by Editorial Team | Child Care, Children, New to Amsterdam
All childcare in the Netherlands needs to be approved and registered by the Ministry of Health. There is a national database of registered childcare which you can reference at any time. To understand how to use it, read on. All childcare facilities in the Netherlands...
by Ruth | Birth Stories, Pregnancy
Queens Day – the biggest party of the year in The Netherlands and the day when the city of Amsterdam goes crazy. Not an ideal time to go into labour then… Hi, my name is Ruth and I had a home birth. Before you start thinking of me as a granola-eating,...
by Emma van Nifterick | Legal, Money, New to Amsterdam
Receiving gift packages or buying favorite items online from our home countries can be part of daily life for international families, but the costs involved can be surprising and confusing. Fortunately, Emma van Nifterick is here to walk us through...
by Editorial Team | Health, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy, Quick Start
Are you pregnant? The American Woman’s Club of Amsterdam (AWCA) recently compiled an informative brochure containing an extensive list of resources for pregnant mamas-to-be in the Netherlands. We are pleased to feature a selection from their “Having a Baby...
by Leslie Sherriff | Family Travel, Travel
Are you ready to visit Maastricht? Whether you’re visiting for a day, a weekend, or perhaps even longer, you will not lack for things to see and do as a family. I never cease to be amazed at the variety of activities available to families in Maastricht and more...