by Leonie Stekelenburg | Mental Health
Bereavement is unthinkable and the grief overwhelming. Leonie tells her story and explains what she learnt about the grieving mind, what helped her get through the worst times, and where you can find help here in the Netherlands. My Life Turned Upside-Down On...
by Audrey Coggins and Annick Noirfalisse | Health, Mental Health
Awareness of mental health is growing in the Netherlands and more people are seeking help to live with serious psychiatric conditions. Naturally, some of these people are parents. Annick Noirfalisse interviews US blogger Jennifer Marshall, about her life as...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Book Reviews, Children, Learning Dutch, The Mamas Recommend
Looking for ideas for a book for your children? Emmy McCarthy shares the Mamas’ recommendations for Dutch literature translated into English. Books play a particularly important role in the lives of international children, linking them with their home...
by Donna Bardsley | Family Travel, Quick Travel Guides, Travel
For this installation of Amsterdam Mama’s Quick Guides, we’re going to Edinburgh, Scotland — a truly magical destination for families. Edinburgh is enchanting. Infused with a royal history, teeming with mystery, with a resiliency...
by Jenna van Aswegen | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
ARTIS is a beloved Amsterdam institution. But don’t let its history lead you to think it is a sleepy place, content to coast on its laurels! It is very much alive with all kinds of living things – animals, people, science, and art! The Royal Amsterdam...