Matrescence & Body Image: Why Motherhood Changes How We See Our Bodies | Ilena Standring
Becoming a mother is a total biological and psychological transformation, yet society often expects us to "bounce back" as if nothing happened. In this archive favorite, Eva continues the conversation...
11 Maalis 54min
Matrescence Explained: Why Mothers Feel Like They are Losing Their Identity
Matrescence isn't a one-time event; it’s an ongoing evolution. In this special archive episode of Dam Parenting, we revisit a powerful conversation with Amsterdam-based doula Ilena Standring that is j...
7 Maalis 1h 3min
The Identity Shift in Motherhood: Understanding Matrescence
Why is it that 67% of mothers have never heard the word "matrescence," yet almost all of them are living through it? In this powerful and essential conversation, Eva sits down with clinical psychologi...
4 Maalis 51min
Parenting a Child with a Rare Disease: Support and Community in the Netherlands
Parenthood rarely follows the script we imagine, but for families navigating a rare disease diagnosis, the shift can feel overwhelming. In this warm, honest, and direct episode for Rare Disease Day, E...
28 Helmi 23min
Montessori at Home: Practical Tips for Parents in the Netherlands with Simone Davies
Montessori education is woven into the fabric of Dutch life, but it’s more than just wooden toys and minimalist aesthetics. In this top-10 replay for Montessori Education Week, Eva sits down with Simo...
25 Helmi 45min
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
