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15 Dec-29 Dec: Firsts and lasts (#27)
Alex Siega
December 15, 2025 • Read time: 7 minutes
Happy end of year, APP community!
This is the last newsletter issue of 2025, as we’ll be taking a break and skipping our 29 Dec issue. I hope y’all have a lovely end of year and new year. We’ll be back in mid Jan 💌
But with lasts come firsts… and today marks our first Expert Spotlight! This was a series some time in the making. APP comes into contact with a lot of amazing parents who became postpartum professionals (for our Fourth Trimester Program and beyond), and we’ve been exploring a way to highlight their expertise while also celebrating their journey as parents, too.
Krishna of Krish Yoga
🌟 Expert Spotlight: Krishna Hassomal
Krishna is a hypnobirthing teacher and yoga instructor supporting moms from pregnancy through to parenthood. Her background is scientific — she has a PhD in theoretical chemistry and previously worked in decomissioning and nuclear waste 🤯. She now works on her practice, Krish Yoga, full-time alongside everything that comes with being a mom to 4 children (including twins!).
Krishna and I met while wrangling our puddle-loving toddlers in Rembrandtpark. We started talking about all things parenthood, which led us to discover we both serve the postpartum community here in Amsterdam. (Then in true village fashion, I later met her husband with the kids at the new play area at Taal Coffee in Oud West 😂)
Through my work and my personal experience, I've seen the importance of learning how to ask for help (it's a skill!), communicating and reaching out to others, and to slow down and rest more often — which often seems impossible when you have a baby to care for.
Read more about her journey — both personal and professional — at the link below, including her “One Ask” for how APP parents can support her. You can also follow her on Instagram at @krish_yoga.
Live music at the Funky Xmas Market — my toddler loves fanfare 😄
🗓️ What’s happening around town
Looking for something fun to do with your little one? Here's a selection of upcoming activities and events for babies, toddlers, and their parents. Want more? See all events on our Community Calendar.
APP & Friends
Sat 20 Dec @ 16:00-18:30 — Oud West
A cosy, creative workshop for parents to pause and look back on the year that’s been. You’ll be gently guided by a psychologist and fellow mom through simple but insightful hands-on exercises to explore what’s been hard, what’s mattered most, and what you want to carry forward. No creative experience or talent needed! We love Eva & the Joy Embassy here at APP ❤️
Celebrating winter
16-23 Dec @ 11:00-17:00 — Osdorp
Head to Osdorp Ice Rink for a picturesque skate with your little one, overlooking the beautiful Sloterplas lake.
Sun 21 Dec @ 12:00-18:00 — Westerpark
You’ll find original gifts, tasty snacks, special products, live music, mulled wine and of course hot chocolate at this Sunday market variation that’s quickly becoming an Amsterdam institution.
Kids skate for €1 at Jaap Eden
Wed 17 Dec @ 12:00-17:00 — Park de Meer
On Wednesday afternoon, youth tickets to this epic outdoor ice skating rink are discounted to just €1!
Until 3 Jan — RAI
A truly giant celebration of winter in the heart of Amsterdam. Skate on the indoor and outdoor rinks, discover spectacular new attractions, enjoy live performances, and savor the winter atmosphere with delicious food and drinks.
West
Christmas Edition Toddler Discovery Lab (3-4y)
Tue & Wed 16 & 17 Dec @ 09:30-10:30 — Oud West
This (Christmas themed!) interactive workshop invites parents to join in as toddlers explore sensory activities that spark curiosity and creativity.
Sat, Sun 20, 21 Dec @ 10:00-17:00 — Bos en Lommer
Join Tante Lien at KIEM Lokaal for a creative children's party full of fun crafts and games for all ages.
Sat 20 Dec @ 15:00-16:00 — Oud West
She wanders through the forest and encounters all sorts of strange, unfamiliar fairytale characters… Yet in this new take on the classic tale, she never meets the wolf. A performance for ages 3+ in De Hallen.
Sun 21 Dec @ 11:00-12:00 — Sloterpark
Sing, dance, and join in with Sjonnie and Sjaan's exciting song program! Maybe Sjonnie will even do a trick if Sjaan approves…
Center
Spot animals at the Royal Palace
From 17 Dec — Dam Square
Sculptor Artus Quellinus has hidden hundreds of animals within the palace's sculptures! The palace has put together a family trail to explore, along with activities will help you see the sculptures in a different light and discover the stories of the Palace.
Sun 28 Dec @ 13:30-14:30 — Leidseplein
We love a good (not-sold-out) baby concert 🥁 Join Bing and his friends for a day of fun in this joyous interactive musical designed for ages 1+.
East
Sun 21 Dec @ 14:00-17:00 — Bijlmer
Dream, draw, paste and help build the artwork of the Wish World for free! There’s also a (paid) performance starting at 10:00.
Sun 28 Dec @ 17:00-22:30 — Plantage
As soon as the sun sets, the zoo transforms into a mystical place, offering a unique adventure for families. Make sure you book your tickets in advance for this one!
South
Sat 20 Dec @ 20:00-21:00 — Schinkelbuurt
Two children’s performance houses come together in this epic joint performance where children actively participate and search for solutions together. It's a plea for live and let live, minds that work just a little differently, greenery, grass, and tile-flipping. Designed for ages 4+, but I’m sure little ones could come, too.
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Until next time,
Alex from the Amsterdam Parent Project (APP)