by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Child Care, Children, New to Amsterdam
Living in Amsterdam means that you have access to a large range of childcare, Dutch, English, bilingual. We chose to send our son to a Dutch daycare even though we don’t speak Dutch ourselves. Here’s why… When we got to his first birthday my son and...
by Ruth Oei-Abraham | Book Reviews
A book about cycling. What could be a more appropriate read if you live in Amsterdam? More people in the Dutch capital own a bike than a car, and it is likely their most useful and beloved possession. Ruth Oei-Abraham reviews Ride With Me –...
by Eline Hausel | Education
Are you looking for a school for your children? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the choices? Eline Hausel has some tips for navigating the Amsterdam educational scene. When moving to The Netherlands with children, your first plan might be to send them to an...
by Anastasia Drost | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
Summer holidays are upon us and whether it’s day trips, weekend getaways, traveling far, or staying closer to home, Amsterdam Mamas can help. Here’s a handy guide to destinations near and far. Trips Near … Even when you think you’ve got every single day of...
by Catarina Queiroz | The Mamas Recommend, Travel
Our Mamas have shared some of their favourite holiday destinations within the Netherlands. Find out some of our suggested getaways that don’t take you too far! Are you desperately in need of a break but don’t want to go through the hassle and stress of dragging...