by Dafna Eccles | Ask the Expert, Home Sweet Home, Legal
Renting expert Dafna Eccles returns with more advice on your renting-related questions. Q. Who pays for maintenance and repairs of the house, the tenant or the landlord? Tenants are responsible for small, inexpensive repairs that don’t require specialist skills,...
by Clarissa Gosling | Children, Education
The transition from preschool to “real” school is a big milestone for both children and their parents. It can be particularly challenging when navigating an unfamilIar educational system. Fortunately, Clarissa Gosling is here to explain the ins...
by Tanya Kovarsky | Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, Spring
As a diverse community, Amsterdam Mamas is eager to hear about the celebrations and festivals of our members. Soon, the Jewish members of our community will celebrate the feast of Pesach, or Passover. Tanya Kovarsky explains Passover’s...
by Amanda van Mulligen | Mental Health
You might have heard that Dutch women don’t get depressed. Well, according to blogger Amanda Van Mulligen, it’s a little more complicated (and interesting) than that. All the studies and blog posts you read say otherwise, but I can assure you that Dutch...
by ARISE NL | Do You Need Help, Health, Legal, New to Amsterdam
Domestic violence is something we hope no one ever has to go through. For parents in our community who find themselves in an abusive situation, the stress is often compounded by being in a foreign system and language. ARISE NL, a non-profit support organisation, has...