by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Quick Start, The Mamas Recommend
Living in Amsterdam can often feel like living in a small town. We can forget that we live in a major city with all the benefits it offers and, unfortunately, the darker side too. The most important tool we have in fighting crime in our community is to be...
by Myrte van Lonkhuijsen | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy, The Mamas Recommend
“Breast is best”, we are told, but what can you do when your body does not seem to concur? Lactation consultant Myrte van Lonkhuisjen explains why it’s OK to get help and where in Amsterdam you can find the resources you need. Breastfeeding is...
by Donna Bardsley | Children, Education, Podcast
Have you ever heard about all the ways bilingualism is beneficial for kids, but also that it’s the cause of so many problems for kids? Why is that? And if you’re raising children with multiple languages, have you wondered how will this paradox work out for your child?...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee and Margaret Smet | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Summer
The Amsterdamse Bos is more than just a giant wooded park; it is home to numerous child-friendly attractions. Here are 10 great activities to get you started. In the 1930s, the City of Amsterdam employed more than 20,000 people to create the Amsterdamse Bos, planting...
by Katherine Perretta | Education, Podcast, Teenagers
This episode covers everything you need to know about choosing a secondary school education in the Netherlands, or at least in Amsterdam. We examine the streaming system, CITO exam, and some aspects of the process that are unique to Amsterdam. We talk with a...