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What to Bring When Moving to the Netherlands

by Amy Newton | New to Amsterdam, Quick Start

When moving to the Netherlands, what are the best things to bring? What things are better left at your place of origin? The Mamas make their recommendations, gained from experience. Moving between cities or even houses is hard. Moving countries can be...
What Is a Speelotheek and Where Can You Find One?

What Is a Speelotheek and Where Can You Find One?

by Lori Evans | Children, Life in Amsterdam

Had enough of toy clutter and expense but want to keep stimulating your child’s inquisitive nature? Lori Evans learns about borrowing toys from a speelotheek, with insights and experiences from Madhu Mulbagal. The Speelotheek – A Library for Toys! Children love...
Helping Your Child Integrate Into Dutch School

Helping Your Child Integrate Into Dutch School

by Margaret Kearns | Education, New to Amsterdam

After moving from Ireland to Amsterdam and placing her three children in a Dutch public school, one of our mamas shares her tips for other parents placing their non-Dutch speaking children in the Dutch school system.  When we packed...
Setting Up a Freelance Business in the Netherlands

Setting Up a Freelance Business in the Netherlands

by Rameen Bilal | Career, Money, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start

Are you thinking about setting up your own freelance business in the Netherlands? Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered! As parents, freelancing often feels like the answer to all our woes. The flexible hours mean you might spend more time with your...
10 Signs You are Parenting Dutch-Style

10 Signs You are Parenting Dutch-Style

by Amanda van Mulligen | Children, Life in Amsterdam

How much has the Netherlands rubbed off on your parenting style? Quite a bit? Helaas pindakaas…. 1. Your baby was born at home. Or you at least nurtured the idea of giving birth to your baby at home until Mother Nature intervened and forced you to sulkily head...
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