
From You to Us: Real Talk on Raising Kids in the International Community
Being an international parent in the Netherlands means facing a unique set of hurdles, and sometimes you just need to know you’re not the only one struggling with them. In this warm, honest, and direc...
12 Kesä 202420min

DamChats 17) Finding a Home in the Netherlands: How to Handle Bidding Wars and Housing Stress
Becoming a parent is unpredictable enough without the added stress of the Amsterdam housing market. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren dive deep into a topic that has sparked endless conv...
10 Kesä 202427min

DamGoode Bookclub: The Happiest Kids in the World: What Dutch Parenting Gets Right
Why are Dutch children consistently ranked as some of the happiest in the world? In this first installment of the DamGoode Bookclub, hosts Eva and Maren are joined by award-winning librarian and autho...
3 Kesä 202430min

The 3-Month Postpartum Shift: Reality vs. Expectations with Doula Harriet
What happens when the "new baby" excitement fades and the long-term reality of motherhood sets in? In this follow-up episode of Dam Parenting, we reconnect with Amsterdam-based postpartum doula Harrie...
29 Touko 202437min

Nutrition and Mental Health: How Food Impacts Motherhood and Well-being
When life gets overwhelming, self-care is often the first thing to go—and nutrition usually follows. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren sit down with Amélie to take a warm, honest, and di...
28 Touko 202416min

ADHD in Motherhood: Managing Overwhelmed Routines and Late Diagnosis
Motherhood is overwhelming for everyone, but for mothers with ADHD, the mental load can feel like a daily battle against executive dysfunction. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we are joined by Emm...
27 Touko 202428min

How to Heal After Pregnancy Loss: Support and Insights with Ilena Standring
Trigger WarningPregnancy loss is a deeply personal journey that is far too often navigated in silence. In this installment of our Maternal Mental Health series, Eva and Maren sit down with specialist ...
23 Touko 202430min

Starting School in the Netherlands: Managing Parental Anxiety and Transitions
When our children start school, we focus so much on their backpacks and big feelings that we often forget our own. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we’re joined by relocation counselor and coach Erin...
22 Touko 202427min



















