by Mèdia Donyadari-van Westering | Learning Dutch, The Mamas Recommend
Thinking about learning Dutch? Media Donyadari-van Westering shares her reasons for taking the plunge, and lists the Mamas’ favourite schools in the area. Why Learn Dutch? The reasons for learning Dutch are different for everyone. I still remember my first days in...
by Hazel West | Birth Stories, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy
Would you let your child be present at the birth of their sibling? Hazel was unsure at first, but her eldest daughter brought something extraordinary and unexpected to the experience. Here is her birth story. Taking a deep breath, I gathered all my strength together...
by Lana Huf-Germain | Home Sweet Home, New to Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
Moving house, whether across the street, to a different city, or even a different country, is inherently stressful! Entrusting your belongings to strangers is difficult, and it’s not cheap. Finding the right moving company can alleviate a lot of that worry, so...
by Chloe de Roos Feinberg | Children's Activities, The Mamas Recommend
Whether you’ve just signed up your daughter or son for a toddler dance class, your child is on their way to being the next lead in Swan Lake, or you and your partner are taking your salsa lessons to the next level, you may find yourself in need of dance clothes or...
by Ana Crisostomo | Restaurants & Eating Out, The Mamas Recommend
Want to entertain at home but don’t feel like cooking? Here are our community’s top recommendations for party caterers in Amsterdam. Thank you Mamas! Antillean and Aruban Bandabou Caters privately or for companies, up to 300 guests. French Ma...