Am I Losing My Child to Another Language? Multilingual Parenting in the Netherlands with Mimi
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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 in the Netherlands, we celebrate our children’s integration, but it often comes with the fear of losing "relational access." In this warm, honest, and direct episode, Eva and Maren explore what happens when Dutch begins to dominate your child’s friendships, humor, and identity.

We dive into the "8–9 year home language dip" and why the transition to primary school often shifts the power balance of communication. This conversation isn’t about resisting Dutch; it’s about protecting the emotional closeness that your mother tongue provides. We offer practical strategies to maintain your influence, preserve your heritage, and ensure that language never becomes a barrier to intimacy. If you’ve ever felt a pang of sadness when your child answers you in Dutch, this episode is a compassionate reminder that you are not alone.


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Asian Motherhood Abroad: Identity, Career, and Raising Culturally Rooted Kids

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: 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

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

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

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

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

Welcome to Dam Parenting

Welcome to Dam Parenting

Welcome to Dam Parenting in 2026.Here's a brief overview of who we are, what we do and what you can expect from us.

10 Tammi 1min

Managing Parental Anxiety: Nervous System Tools for International Parents with Rachael

Managing Parental Anxiety: Nervous System Tools for International Parents with Rachael

Raising a family far from home brings a mental load that few people talk about openly. In this episode of Dam Parenting, therapist Rachael Forster joins us to take a warm, honest, and direct look at t...

7 Tammi 29min

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