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From Operations Manager to Burnout to Creativity & Motherhood

by Editorial Team | Career, Mental Health

One brave mama shares how she used her burnout to find time for herself and create a new way of living. I am sure many of you have read the famous novel Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. There is a scene where the female protagonist starts crying in the bathroom...

How to Choose the Best Name for Your International Child

by Catriona Black | Children, Legal, Pregnancy

Are you searching to find a name that works both in Dutch and English? Never fear, the Mamas are to the rescue! Check out our essential list of names that are easy to pronounce for both Dutch and English speakers, and some names to avoid! Let us help you work out how...
I Did the NT2 Exam and Here are My Tips

I Did the NT2 Exam and Here are My Tips

by Clarissa Gosling | Career, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam

Maybe the poffertjes and pindakaas have got to you, or your kids can’t imagine life without a bakfiets … Whatever the reason, if you’re planning to stay in the Netherlands a while, you might be considering taking the NT2 exam. Thankfully,...
Going Zero Waste in Amsterdam? YES!

Going Zero Waste in Amsterdam? YES!

by Erica Isaacson | Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably

Zero waste … with kids? In a major city? Yes! Zero waste isn’t about being perfect. It’s about doing lots of little things as consistently as you can. Erica Isaacson shares manageable strategies for Amsterdam families to reduce waste. I decided to start down the...
One Parent’s Story: I had a Burnout but I am Now Stronger than Ever

One Parent’s Story: I had a Burnout but I am Now Stronger than Ever

by Deborah Nicholls-Lee and Amber Rahim | Mental Health, Working Life

A nervous breakdown or ‘burnout’ can affect anybody but is especially challenging for international parents living away from family. Read Amber Rahim’s riveting tale of how it happened to her and how she found her way out.  The Fall When I...
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