Dam Parenting

Dam Parenting

Parenting in the Netherlands as an international family can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. DAM Parenting is a weekly podcast supporting international parents through pregnancy, birth, and parenthood in the Dutch system. With 165+ episodes, we explore everything from giving birth in a system you may not fully understand to raising third-culture kids in multilingual homes. Featuring real birth stories, expert insights, and honest conversations, this is your space for clarity, reassurance, and community. You are not alone.

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49) Nutrition and Mental Health: How Food Impacts Motherhood and Well-being

49) 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 Mai 202416min

48) ADHD in Motherhood: Managing Overwhelmed Routines and Late Diagnosis

48) 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 Mai 202428min

47) How to Heal After Pregnancy Loss: Support and Insights with Ilena Standring

47) 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 Mai 202430min

46) Starting School in the Netherlands: Managing Parental Anxiety and Transitions

46) 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 Mai 202427min

45) Loneliness in Motherhood: Why You Feel Alone Even When You Aren’t with Dr. Naomi

45) Loneliness in Motherhood: Why You Feel Alone Even When You Aren’t with Dr. Naomi

Motherhood is often painted as a time of constant connection, but the reality for many is a profound sense of isolation. In this candid episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren sit down with resident p...

21 Mai 202435min

44) Premature Birth and the NICU Journey: Toni’s Story of Resilience

44) Premature Birth and the NICU Journey: Toni’s Story of Resilience

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses premature birth and the NICU experience. Please listen with care.We all carry a vision of the "perfect birth," but what happens when the reality is a neonatal i...

20 Mai 202453min

43) Breastfeeding and Pumping at Work: A Practical Guide for Working Moms with Mama Ruth

43) Breastfeeding and Pumping at Work: A Practical Guide for Working Moms with Mama Ruth

The transition back to work is a massive milestone, but for breastfeeding mothers, it comes with its own set of logistical and emotional hurdles. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with bre...

15 Mai 202418min

42) Returning to Work in the Netherlands: Maternity Rights and Career Confidence

42) Returning to Work in the Netherlands: Maternity Rights and Career Confidence

The first day back at work after maternity leave is a life-changing milestone that rarely gets the emotional credit it deserves. In this empowering episode of Dam Parenting, we’re joined by Angela fro...

14 Mai 202423min

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