Growing Up Smartphone-Free in the Netherlands: The Movement Parents Need to Know
It starts with a simple request from a child to "put the phone away" and grows into a national conversation. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we explore the grassroots movement Smartphonevrij Opgroei...
21 Helmi 30min
Am I Losing My Child to Another Language? Multilingual Parenting in the Netherlands with Mimi
For International Mother Language Day 2026, we are tackling a vulnerable and rarely discussed topic: the grief of watching the societal language overtake your home language. As international parents i...
18 Helmi 24min
Asian Motherhood Abroad: Identity, Career, and Raising Culturally Rooted Kids
Asian motherhood in the Netherlands comes with a unique set of pressures—from cultural expectations and career demands to the quiet, constant work of belonging. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva i...
11 Helmi 19min
Children’s Mental Health: Building Emotional Safety and Resilience with Dr. Faye Poole
Children’s mental health is frequently discussed only when something feels "wrong," but what if it’s actually something we support through our daily relationships? In this episode of Dam Parenting, re...
4 Helmi 23min
Head Lice in Dutch Schools: Facts, Treatments, and Ending the Stigma
It’s the email every parent in the Netherlands dreads. In this warm, honest, and direct solo episode, Eva tackles the "itchy" reality of head lice with a mix of personal stories and hard facts. We’re ...
31 Tammi 6min
How to Support Your Multilingual Child’s Emotional Needs at Schoolwith Mimi
Starting school in a foreign language is a significant cognitive challenge, but it’s the emotional challenge that often weighs heaviest on our children. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva is joined...
28 Tammi 30min
Joy as a Parenting Resource: Science-Backed Tools to Prevent Burnout with Eva
Between the "to-do" lists and the emotional demands of raising children abroad, joy can feel frivolous—but it’s actually sustaining. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with Eva, psychologis...
21 Tammi 39min
Redefining Success: How to Pivot Your Career After Becoming a Parent with Ellen
Parenthood doesn't just change your schedule; it changes your soul. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva is joined by Ellen Johnson, founder of Evergreen Coaching & Consulting, for a warm, honest, an...
14 Tammi 33min
