by Ruth Oei-Abraham | Book Reviews
A book about cycling. What could be a more appropriate read if you live in Amsterdam? More people in the Dutch capital own a bike than a car, and it is likely their most useful and beloved possession. Ruth Oei-Abraham reviews Ride With Me –...
by Anisha Abraham | Children, Covid, Health, Life in Amsterdam, Mental Health
How do we keep our children positive and productive during Coronavirus lockdowns? Dr. Anisha Abraham shares a fun and intelligent way to help our kids cope. I have been getting lots of questions from parents and caregivers about how to help kids handle online...
by Anna Csanadi and Deborah Nicholls-Lee | Life in Amsterdam, The Mamas Recommend
It can be hard finding a talented hairdresser in a new city. Fortunately, the mamas are here to help with this curated list of our favourite salons in Amsterdam. And don’t miss our recommendations for children’s cuts too! Best for Cheap Cuts...
by Amy Miller | Children, Life in Amsterdam, New to Amsterdam
Want to furnish your child’s bedroom but lack time and energy to shop at brick and mortar stores? Here’s a handy list of eight great online furniture stores in the Netherlands. Now that my daughter Helena is no longer a baby, I’m...
by Lana Huf-Germain | Children, Pregnancy, The Mamas Recommend
Here’s a list of stores that sell nursing bras, with some extra emphasis on finding larger sizes based on our mamas’ experiences. Finding a good nursing bra can be challenging. Pregnant mamas never know ahead of time how big their breasts will become after childbirth....