If you're a parent in Amsterdam, you're going to want to do what the locals do and transport your children by bike. Whether you're a mama or a papa you're going to need what is known in this country as a moederfiets, or mother's bike. Local mama, Lana Huf-Germain, is here to give you the low-down on this sturdy child-transporting two-wheeler. Finding the Perfect Mother's Bike! You have figured out for yourself a way to cycle through Amsterdam with confidence. You know how to

It can be hard enough raising a teenager, but once they get to driving age, a whole new fear comes into play: is my teenager truly ready to sit behind the wheel of a 1500KG killing machine? Rest assured, with the right driving school, a thorough knowledge of the Netherlands' rules of the road, and a lot of faith, it is possible. It just doesn’t come cheap! Of the 1.3 million people in the Netherlands who take their driving test every year, only 41% pass one their first try ac

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. First-time mamas need to investigate different kinds of nursing bra openings and fabrics to get comfortable with the whole process. Experienced mamas don't always find the same bras work the next time around. We

An estimated 15 million babies are born too early every year; that's more than 1 in 10 babies. This can happen due to a variety of physical problems such as preeclampsia, Hellp syndrome, or a problem with the placenta, but it can also happen for no known reason. What happens in the Netherlands when babies are born prematurely? Your child will be taken to the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). This is a highly sterile environment where specially-trained nurses will care for

It can be hard enough raising a teenager, but once they get to driving age, a whole new fear comes into play: is my teenager truly ready to sit behind the wheel of a 1500KG killing machine? Rest assured, with the right driving school, a thorough knowledge of the Netherlands' rules of the road, and a lot of faith, it is possible. It just doesn’t come cheap! Of the 1.3 million people in the Netherlands who take their driving test every year, only 41% pass one their first try ac