by Julie Sharon-Wagschal | Covid, Health, Life in Amsterdam, Mental Health
Feeling cooped up? Want some alone time but cannot get away from your partner and/or children? Is your partner getting on your nerves? Are your children not working independently enough? Are your words being misinterpreted and are you putting out little fires all day?...
by Annick Noirfalisse | Covid, Health, Mental Health
When Annick Noirfalisse’s daughter was still struggling with symptoms four months after being diagnosed with COVID-19, she became curious about the post COVID-19 syndrome also known as ‘Long-COVID’. Here she shares what she has learned about...
by Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Bicycling, Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
It is estimated that an average of 26 bikes are stolen each day in Amsterdam. The aggravation, financial impact, and sense of violation that this can bring is clear from the many mamas who report their losses on our Facebook page. In response, we have rallied...
by Hazel West | Children, Summer, The Mamas Recommend
On hot days, let the kids cool off in one of Amsterdam’s many outdoor pools or paddling pools. Here is a list of the Mamas’ favourites. When summer arrives in the city, Amsterdam’s pierenbadjes (paddling pools) start filling up. As a general...
by Simone Davies | Family Travel, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam, Quick Travel Guides, The Mamas Recommend, Travel
So you have family visiting or you want to take the kids exploring beyond the city limits – look no further. These are the favourite tried-and-tested day trips from Amsterdam by the Amsterdam Mamas. Enjoy! Dutch Cities and Towns There are many beautiful cities and...