by Annick Noirfalisse | Covid, Health, Mental Health
When Annick Noirfalisse’s daughter was still struggling with symptoms four months after being diagnosed with COVID-19, she became curious about the post COVID-19 syndrome also known as ‘Long-COVID’. Here she shares what she has learned about...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Autumn, Children, Children's Activities
“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness…” Make your own Ode to Autumn with the kids this season with these brilliant ideas from the Amsterdam Mamas. Do a Scavenger Hunt in the Woods Make a list of 10 things your kids have to find (red leaf, acorn, pine cone etc.) and...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Autumn, Children, Cultural Holidays, Life in Amsterdam, Winter
It’s Holiday season! Want to make sure that the kids know it’s Christmas? Here’s how to create that festive feeling and put a smile on their faces. 1. Follow the Lights at the Amsterdam Licht Festival As night falls, so Amsterdam lights up with...
by Alexis Podolny Heald | Career
Our Working Mama Alexis is returning to work after maternity leave and talks you through her first week back at work. Granted I’m celebrating a bit prematurely as it is only Thursday afternoon and I feel like collapsing already, but so far so good! What can I...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Quick Travel Guides, Travel
Possibly the most perfect family day out ever; Deborah Nicholls-Lee explains why a boat trip to Muiderslot castle ticks all the boxes. There are some family outings that leave you frazzled: walking tours where everyone is grumbling about their sore feet,...