by Reema Nagpal | Climate Series, Living Sustainably, Spring, Sustainability Series
Happy Earth Day, Amsterdam families! Living here, surrounded by canals, bikes, and green initiatives, it’s easy to feel we’re on the right track with sustainability. And in many ways, we are! But there’s a concept called Earth Overshoot Day that gives us a...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Autumn, Children, Children's Activities
“Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness…” Make your own Ode to Autumn with the kids this season with these brilliant ideas from the Amsterdam Mamas. Do a Scavenger Hunt in the Woods Make a list of 10 things your kids have to find (red leaf, acorn, pine cone etc.) and...
by Pauline Montanus | Legal, Money
As an expat living in the Netherlands it is, in most cases, possible to get a legal divorce in the Netherlands that will also be recognized in your own country. International and family law expert, Pauline Montanus, explains how to file for divorce in the Netherlands...
by Mary Petiet | Children, Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
The Amsterdam Mamas Recommend awards shine a spotlight on the best family activities, events, and services in the city for all budgets, ages, and interests. Nominated by parents, voted for by parents. Presenting the winner of the category Best Day...
by Amy Newton | New to Amsterdam, Quick Start
When moving to the Netherlands, what are the best things to bring? What things are better left at your place of origin? The Mamas make their recommendations, gained from experience. Moving between cities or even houses is hard. Moving countries can be...