
65) Body Image in Matrescence: Navigating Postpartum Changes and Self-Worth with llena Standring
Your body didn't just change; it underwent a profound transformation to bring life into the world. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Ilena Standring returns to join Maren for a warm, honest, and direc...
11 Sep 202456min

64) Matrescence and Identity: Harriet’s 6-Month Postpartum Journey
What happens when the expert becomes the student? In this episode, seasoned postpartum doula Harriet returns for a warm, honest, and direct 6-month check-in on her own journey through matrescence. Aft...
4 Sep 202441min

DamGoode Bookclub 4) Matrescence Explained: The Identity Crisis of Motherhood with Lucy Jones
Why does becoming a mother feel like losing yourself and finding a stranger at the same time? In this episode of the DamGoode Bookclub, Elizabeth, Maren, and Eva take a warm, honest, and direct look a...
2 Sep 20241h 8min

63) Relocating to the Netherlands: Managing Emotional Stress and Finding Belonging
Moving to a new country is a massive logistical feat, but it’s the emotional transition that often takes the longest to settle. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren are joined by relocation...
28 Aug 202432min

62) Starting School in a New Language in the Netherlands: Tips for Multilingual Families
Entering the Dutch school system is a major milestone, but for multilingual families, it often sparks concerns about language "attrition" at home. In this fan-favorite revisit, Eva and Maren sit down ...
26 Aug 202446min

61) School Transition Anxiety: How Parents' Own Memories Shape Their Child’s First Day with Dr Naomi
As the summer ends and the school year approaches, the "back-to-school" nerves aren’t reserved just for the children. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren are joined by resident psychologis...
21 Aug 202431min

DamChats 24) Journaling exercise - with the Brief Parental Self-Efficacy Scale
In this episode, Eva and Maren guide parents through a powerful journaling exercise using the Brief Parental Self-Efficacy Scale, a tool designed to help parents assess their current strengths and pin...
19 Aug 202429min

60) Starting School in the Netherlands: A Teacher’s Guide to First-Day Success with Isabel Cruz
Your child’s first day of school is just as big a deal for you as it is for them. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren welcome back educator Isabel Cruz to take a warm, honest, and direct l...
14 Aug 202441min





















