The Amsterdam Mamas Podcast

In this episode, we talk to Amsterdam cycling aficionado Henry Cutler, founder of WorkCycles, about biking in Amsterdam, including the surprising reason why scooters share the bike paths and why there can never be too many cyclists in Amsterdam. We also answer a listener question about bringing grandparents to live in the Netherlands, introduce our new co-host Nerissa, and say goodbye to Donna.

http://www.amsterdam-mamas.nl/articles/sharing-bike-path-bikes-and-scooters-amsterdam

In this episode, we cover the Dutch secondary school system including the streaming procedure, CITO exam, and some particular aspects of the process that are unique to Amsterdam.

In this episode, we share an interview from the Hiraeth Podcast about migration and the search for home. Host Monica Perez Vega talks to guest Kristina about the different forms of migration she has experienced, including coming to the Netherlands as both a refugee and an expat.

Show Notes: http://www.amsterdam-mamas.nl/articles/around-world-search-home

Hiraeth Magazine: http://hiraethmagazine.com/

In this episode, we shine a light on the experience of burnout in the Netherlands, and hear three perspectives on burnout from our community, including Amsterdam Mamas' director Emmy McCarthy's story.

Show notes: http://www.amsterdam-mamas.nl/articles/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-burnouts

In this episode, we discuss eating disorders and body image issues in teens, globally and in the Netherlands.

Show notes: http://www.amsterdam-mamas.nl/articles/teens-body-image-and-eating-disorders

In this episode, we talk to Eowyn Crisfield about the concept of language status and how it affects the outcomes of bilingual education.

Show notes: http://www.amsterdam-mamas.nl/articles/privilege-paradox-bilingual-education

In this episode, we talk to parenting coach, and former teacher and social worker, Alison Ochs about perfection and parenting. We explore the pitfalls, cultural taboos, and the reality of parenting while also being human. We also poke a little fun at our own imperfect podcast with a few totally legit listener emails.

Show notes: http://www.amsterdam-mamas.nl/articles/so-youre-not-perfect-now-what

In this bonus segment, Katherine and Donna discuss some decluttering advice from a recent FB discussion, as well as the strangest thing you can recycle in Amsterdam.

In this episode, we talk to a stay-at-home dad and working mom about parenting and gender roles.

Show notes:

In this episode, we talk with an Amsterdam Mama of seven children to find out what it’s like to navigate city living with a larger-than-average family. We also discuss the decision to close the Village Card.