by Mèdia Donyadari-van Westering | Children, Living Sustainably, Shopping, The Mamas Recommend
Our guide to the best second-hand clothing shops to buy and sell children’s clothing in Amsterdam. Just before my son’s 3rd birthday, I noticed that the shirt he wore just a week earlier was now too small. The sleeves (which hadn’t I just stopped rolling...
by Bessie Phyffer | Child Care, Children, Covid, Life in Amsterdam, Mental Health, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Finding someone you can trust with your child is challenging for all parents. When you are a single parent in a new country with work-related travel, it’s even harder. When your child is transgender, it adds another layer of concern. Oh, and there’s a pandemic, too! ...
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 Donna Bardsley | Health, Mental Health, Podcast, Teenagers
Eating disorders and body image issues can affect both boys and girls, can start at a surprisingly young age, and can result in severe health problems. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Anisha Abraham about eating disorders and body image issues in teens,...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Children, Living Sustainably
On the 21st of April Amsterdam Mamas helped to host the Great Cloth Diaper Change 2012. Part of a world record breaking attempt to change as many cloth diapers at the same time around the globe as possible. Here at Amsterdam Mamas we love our cloth bums!...