17) Pass the Mic: Why We Created Dam Parenting and Where We're Heading
Dam Parenting27 Des 2023

17) Pass the Mic: Why We Created Dam Parenting and Where We're Heading


Seventeen episodes in, and we are feeling more grateful than ever for this incredible international community. In this special episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren take a moment to "pass the mic" back to the listeners and reflect on the journey so far. We dive into the heart of why we started this podcast: to bridge the gap for parents navigating the Netherlands without their traditional support systems and to provide a platform for expert wisdom that actually resonates with expat life.

We share our personal motivations, the biggest lessons we’ve learned from our guest experts, and—most importantly—where we are going next. This is a warm, honest, and direct conversation about the power of shared knowledge and the "village" we are building together, one episode at a time. Whether you’ve been with us since episode one or you’re just joining the community, tune in to hear how we plan to keep supporting your parenting journey in the years to come.


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DAMChats 15) The Best Parenting Books for Summer: Introducing the DamGoode Bookclub

DAMChats 15) The Best Parenting Books for Summer: Introducing the DamGoode Bookclub

Summer is finally hitting the Netherlands, and we have something special to keep you company during those sunny park days or long travel stretches. In this episode of DAMChats, Eva and Maren are joine...

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33) The Motherhood Identity Shift: Finding Yourself Again with Dr. Naomi Gibson

33) The Motherhood Identity Shift: Finding Yourself Again with Dr. Naomi Gibson

Becoming a parent doesn't just add a new role to your life—it completely rewrites your identity. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Maren and Eva sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Naomi to discus...

17 Apr 202446min

DAMChats 14) Daycare, Nannies, and Beyond: How to Build Your Support System in the Netherlands

DAMChats 14) Daycare, Nannies, and Beyond: How to Build Your Support System in the Netherlands

Raising a family abroad means you don't have the luxury of "dropping the kids at Grandma's." In this honest and direct episode of DAMChats, Eva and Maren tackle the stigma around outsourcing parenthoo...

15 Apr 202417min

32) Choosing a School in Amsterdam: When to Apply and How the Lottery Works

32) Choosing a School in Amsterdam: When to Apply and How the Lottery Works

In Amsterdam, the search for a primary school doesn't start at age five—it begins long before your child’s third birthday. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we’re joined by Isabel Cruz of Kaleidoscope...

10 Apr 202442min

DAMChats 13) Dutch School Enrollment: What Happens After You Get Your First Choice?

DAMChats 13) Dutch School Enrollment: What Happens After You Get Your First Choice?

The wait is finally over! Eva and Maren both held their breath alongside thousands of other parents in the Netherlands, and today they’re sharing the big news: they both secured their first-choice sch...

8 Apr 202417min

31) Celebrating Cesarean Awareness: Your Options and Agency in the Netherlands with Dr Deurloo

31) Celebrating Cesarean Awareness: Your Options and Agency in the Netherlands with Dr Deurloo

In honor of Cesarean Awareness Month, we’re peeling back the curtain on surgical births in the Netherlands. Join Eva and Maren as they sit down with Dr. Deurloo, a renowned OBGYN at Utrecht’s Diakones...

3 Apr 202448min

DAMChats 12) How to Stay Sane While Parenting Abroad: 3 Practical Daily Savers

DAMChats 12) How to Stay Sane While Parenting Abroad: 3 Practical Daily Savers

We’ve all seen the "perfect" morning routines on social media, but what does sanity actually look like in a real, international household? In this episode of DAMChats, Eva and Maren get warm, honest, ...

1 Apr 202412min

30) Schooling and Multilingualism: Expert Strategies for International Families in the Netherlands

30) Schooling and Multilingualism: Expert Strategies for International Families in the Netherlands

When your child starts school in the Netherlands, the "Dutch wave" can feel like it’s washing away your home language. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we welcome back Eowyn Crisfield for a warm, hon...

27 Mar 202445min

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