by Donna Bardsley | Children, Podcast
In this episode, we meet an Amsterdam Papa named Victor*, and learn how he and his husband became the parents to twin boys through gestational surrogacy. We find out what their options were as gay (intended) fathers, how they decided on surrogacy,...
by Donna Bardsley | Children, Mental Health, Podcast
All perfect parents raise your hands! Anyone?? This episode is for all the imperfect parents. We introduce our theme for our fourth season, Imperfect in Amsterdam, by talking to parenting coach and Amsterdam Mama Alison Ochs about perfectionism and parenting....
by Debby Poort | Health, Mental Health, New to Amsterdam
Have you noticed that moving abroad has put a strain on your relationship with your partner? Amsterdam psychotherapist Debby Poort explains how to reconnect. Safeguarding Your Relationship Abroad Living abroad offers many exciting experiences as well as a myriad of...
by Katherine Perretta | Health, Mental Health, Podcast, Working Life
I thought that burnout was just a fancy word for ‘I feel a bit stressed and I need the doctor to sign me off work’ and I didn’t really understand the severity of what was happening to me. – Amsterdam Mamas’ Director Emmy McCarthy Have you or someone you...
by Weekend RoundUp Team | Newsletter
Hello Reader, Spring vacation has already started & with beautiful, long sunny days, there is absolutely no end to the list of activities kids can do outside. While the country is getting ready to prepare for Koningsday celebrations, we have curated a list of...