by Catarina Queiroz and Lisa Benoist | Life in Amsterdam, Summer
We’ve compiled the best local beach and lake destinations for families, based on recommendations from our Mamas. This information dates from 2021. Please check zwemwater.nl for the latest information. A summer’s day at the beach is the best activity for...
by Amrita Suri | Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably
Welcome to Amsterdam Mamas’ new series “Living Sustainably”. In this series, we will share information and strategies for living sustainably in Amsterdam and beyond. Amrita Suri kicks it off by sharing strategies for avoiding the...
by Pauline Montanus | Legal, Money
Marriage isn’t just about love: it’s probably the most important legal contract you’ll ever enter into. We urge all our mamas and papas to make sure they understand the legal ins-and-outs of what they are signing up to. New Dutch Matrimonial...
by Amanda van Mulligen | Health, New to Amsterdam, Pregnancy
Here we give you some of the facts about giving birth in the Netherlands so you can think about how best to approach the experience. Becoming a mother is one of life’s most wonderful experiences. However, being pregnant can bring up many questions and doubts,...
by Lori Evans | Health, The Mamas Recommend
The often blustery weather in the Netherlands is tough on the skin all year and colder weather brings the most trying times for busy hands. Lori Evans has compiled recent information from the Amsterdam Mamas online community to bring you top choices for hand care and...