67) Understanding Matrescence: Reflections on the Transition to Motherhood
Dam Parenting25 Syys 2024

67) Understanding Matrescence: Reflections on the Transition to Motherhood

The transition to motherhood is as profound as adolescence, yet the term "Matrescence" is still missing from many mainstream parenting conversations. To wrap up our month-long deep dive, Eva and Maren take a warm, honest, and direct look at what they’ve learned from experts like Dr. Naomi Gibson and Ilena Standring. This episode is a raw reflection on the emotional and physical upheaval of becoming a mother while navigating life abroad.

We discuss our key takeaways, the glaring gaps in current research, and why the "village" is more than just a nice-to-have—it’s a biological necessity. Whether you are currently in the thick of this identity shift or looking back on your journey, this conversation serves as a powerful reminder that the struggles you feel aren't personal failures; they are part of a massive developmental leap. Join us as we reflect on how to carry this conversation forward and ensure no mother in our community feels alone in her transformation.

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DAMChats 5) When the Whole House Gets Sick—Flu Season in the Netherlands

DAMChats 5) When the Whole House Gets Sick—Flu Season in the Netherlands

It’s official: the flu in the Netherlands has hit epidemic levels, and our households were not spared. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren take a warm, honest, and direct look at the reali...

12 Helmi 202416min

23) Children’s Mental Health: Navigating Moves and Life Changes with Kate Berger from the Expat Kids Club

23) Children’s Mental Health: Navigating Moves and Life Changes with Kate Berger from the Expat Kids Club

Change is the only constant in expat life, but that doesn't make it easy—especially for our children. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with Kate Berger from the Expat Kids Club to take a ...

7 Helmi 202446min

DAMChats 4) What We Learned About Reading

DAMChats 4) What We Learned About Reading

On today's episode of DAMChats Eva's voice is back and together with Maren, they discuss the latest episode with Elizabeth Goode from Goode Writes and Reads, and the insights they garnished from the e...

5 Helmi 202413min

22) The ABCs of Baby Books: Choosing the Right Literature for Every Age with Elizabeth Goode

22) The ABCs of Baby Books: Choosing the Right Literature for Every Age with Elizabeth Goode

Reading to your child is one of the simplest yet most profound acts of parenting, but where do you start when the board book aisle feels overwhelming? To celebrate De Nationale Voorleesdagen⁠ , we sit...

31 Tammi 202438min

21) Introducing Baby Allergens: A Guide to Peanuts, Eggs, and Early Exposure with ViniMini

21) Introducing Baby Allergens: A Guide to Peanuts, Eggs, and Early Exposure with ViniMini

The window between 4 and 6 months is a critical phase for your baby’s development, but for many parents, it’s also a source of major stress. In this vital episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with Jo...

24 Tammi 202445min

DAMChats 3) Overcoming Mom Guilt: Honest Conversations and Practical Strategies

DAMChats 3) Overcoming Mom Guilt: Honest Conversations and Practical Strategies

Mom guilt is the uninvited companion that follows us from the nursery to the office. Whether it’s the guilt of taking ten minutes for yourself or second-guessing every parenting decision you make, it’...

22 Tammi 202417min

20) Parental Mental Health: Partner Check-ins and Relationship Self-Care with Dr. Naomi

20) Parental Mental Health: Partner Check-ins and Relationship Self-Care with Dr. Naomi

In honor of Parental Mental Health Day, Dam Parenting is tackling a topic that often goes unspoken: the mental health of the partnership. When life gets busy in the Netherlands, it’s easy to let your ...

17 Tammi 202443min

DAM Chats 2) How to Stop Worrying About "Spoiling" Your Child: A Mindset Shift

DAM Chats 2) How to Stop Worrying About "Spoiling" Your Child: A Mindset Shift

Are we spoiling them or just meeting their needs? In this second episode of our DAM Chat series, Eva and Maren tackle the age-old dilemma of spoiling versus nurturing. We take a warm, honest, and dire...

15 Tammi 202415min

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