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I enjoyed life on my high horse, I really did. “Oh, I just let my first son run around naked and he basically had it figured out by that night.” Sure, it was a lot of work. And I was eight months pregnant with my second. And life with a newborn and a toddler who-absolutely-had-to-pee-right-this-second […]

We Failed Potty Training And I Think That’s Okay?

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Ruth is the owner of Mama Ruth Lactation Consulting and was a nurse in the US for 10 years in the Neonatal ICU and High Risk Obstetrics Clinic. She also has a certification in NICU Nursing and a Masters degree in Nursing Education. I met Ruth at a MamaSocial brunch in my first two weeks […]

Headshots with Mama Ruth Lactation Consultant

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This three year old’s birthday party was GORGEOUS! See how Nori Picnics styled this Teddy Bear Tea Party in Amsterdam.

Nori Picnics | Birthday Party in Amsterdam

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This is not going to be a fun blog post. My anxiety did not magically cure itself. Instead, it’s something I keep at bay with a thousand redirections and intentional thought patterns and occasionally therapy. And while I’m so much better now than I was when my son was born five years ago, I still […]

My Experience with Postpartum Anxiety

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If you are looking for a multilingual babysitter in the Netherlands, you are in the right place! I have a background in linguistics as part of my degree, and I know how important it is for a child’s caregivers to be able to communicate with them in a language they are comfortable in. The Netherlands […]

Multilingual Babysitters in the Netherlands

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Get to know Amsterdam Nannies, Stacy and Bryony, owners of Bumble and Tumble, and learn about the heart behind their business!

Interview with Amsterdam Nannies

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cherry blossom amsterdam 2024

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If you’re traveling to Amsterdam with toddlers and are worried about exploring a new city with little ones and their not-so-little luggage (and bladders), or you’re worried about Amsterdam’s “adult” reputation, rest assured that Amsterdam is one of the top kid friendly cities in Europe.

Amsterdam with Toddlers

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Here are your digital privacy options when it comes to your family photography session, laid out by a family photographer.

Digital Privacy and Family Photography

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baby girl at christmas

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Having a baby or moving to a new country is ten times harder without friends. Here’s how I made mom-friends in Amsterdam!

Amsterdam Mamas Group

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Wanting to achieve an elevated portrait look for your Amsterdam fall family photos? Planning outfits for your autumn family photoshoot in Amsterdam doesn’t have to be hard if you follow my three tips!

2023 Fall Family Outfit Guide

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