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...
by Amrita Suri | Covid, Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, Spring, Travel
The happy and colourful Indian holiday called Holi is the perfect antidote to the gloom and gray of late winter. Amrita Suri is here to share both the story behind the holiday as well as where you can go to join in the celebration! Holi – The Festival of Colour...
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 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 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...