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...
by Emmy Coffey McCarthy | Book Reviews
Earlier in the summer I was invited by author Catherine Transler to review her forthcoming book “Turning International”. As a serial expat, fascinated by the international lifestyle I and countless others have chosen to lead, I was only too happy to...
by Editorial Team | Cultural Holidays, New to Amsterdam
New country, new traditions! Are you constantly taken by surprise by school activities and Dutch traditions? Feel like you keep missing important events? Worry no more! We’ve put together this fantastic calendar to make life easier for Amsterdam Mamas....
by Stephanie Smith | Health, Mental Health, Pregnancy
Many pregnancies do not make it to full term and the grief for the expectant parents can be hard to bear. One strong mama shares her story and reaches out to other parents who have experienced loss. For more information, read Miscarriage Support in the...