by Amy Newton | New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
When moving to the Netherlands, what are the best things to bring? What things are better left at your place of origin? The Mamas make their recommendations, gained from experience. Moving between cities or even houses is hard. Moving countries can be...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Children, Children's Activities
In Amsterdam, it rains a lot. But who cares when there are so many lovely (and child-friendly) indoor things to do? Here are Emmy’s top ten rainy-day recommendations. 1. Museums If you’re caught out in the rain you can do much worse than visit one of...
by Ana Rial | Children, The Mamas Recommend
Best foot forward! From first steps to seasonal shoes, here is a compilation of the Mamas’ favourite shoe shops for kids in and around Amsterdam. The Top Five: Familius Heemstedestraat 40, Zuid A big thumbs up to this peculiar store in the...
by Donna Bardsley | Podcast
Host Donna Bardsley is joined by Emmy McCarthy, Cessna Kleinmoedig Veeris, and Jane Costello at the Amsterdam Mamas Headquarters. Emmy talks about being British while asking people for money, and we discuss why Amsterdam Mamas concentrates on local issues rather...