by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Book Reviews
Earlier in the summer I was invited by author Catherine Transler to review her forthcoming book “Turning International”. As a serial expat, fascinated by the international lifestyle I and countless others have chosen to lead, I was only too happy to...
by Tanaya Chaturvedi | Children, Health, Pregnancy
Breastfeeding was not a straightforward journey for one Amsterdam mama, but exclusive pumping and supportive medical professionals helped her find a way through. Before I gave birth, I thought breastfeeding would be like the Medela ads: a happy, well-rested mama...
by Ruth | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
Queens Day – the biggest party of the year in The Netherlands and the day when the city of Amsterdam goes crazy. Not an ideal time to go into labour then… Hi, my name is Ruth and I had a home birth. Before you start thinking of me as a granola-eating,...
by Mèdia Donyadari-van Westering | Children, Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Teenagers
“When are we going to Efteling?” Sound familiar? Media Donyadari-Van Westering takes us along on her family’s journey to the famous theme park to discover what the excitement is all about. The Netherlands’ beloved theme...
by Liv Tomkins | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
How to give birth to your second child while taking care of your first one? A mama explains why a home birth was a good option for her to keep the whole family together. When we arrived in Amsterdam, I was 5 months pregnant. I had heard home births were common...