The Identity Shift in Motherhood: Understanding Matrescence
Why is it that 67% of mothers have never heard the word "matrescence," yet almost all of them are living through it? In this powerful and essential conversation, Eva sits down with clinical psychologi...
4 Mar 51min
Parenting a Child with a Rare Disease: Support and Community in the Netherlands
Parenthood rarely follows the script we imagine, but for families navigating a rare disease diagnosis, the shift can feel overwhelming. In this warm, honest, and direct episode for Rare Disease Day, E...
28 Feb 23min
Montessori at Home: Practical Tips for Parents in the Netherlands with Simone Davies
Montessori education is woven into the fabric of Dutch life, but it’s more than just wooden toys and minimalist aesthetics. In this top-10 replay for Montessori Education Week, Eva sits down with Simo...
25 Feb 45min
Growing Up Smartphone-Free in the Netherlands: The Movement Parents Need to Know
It starts with a simple request from a child to "put the phone away" and grows into a national conversation. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we explore the grassroots movement Smartphonevrij Opgroei...
21 Feb 30min
Am I Losing My Child to Another Language? Multilingual Parenting in the Netherlands with Mimi
There's a specific kind of grief that nobody warns you about.Your child is thriving in Dutch. Their friendships are in Dutch. Their jokes are in Dutch. Their inner world is becoming Dutch. And somewhe...
18 Feb 24min
Asian Motherhood Abroad: Identity, Career, and Raising Culturally Rooted Kids
Asian motherhood in the Netherlands comes with a unique set of pressures—from cultural expectations and career demands to the quiet, constant work of belonging. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva i...
11 Feb 19min
Children’s Mental Health: Building Emotional Safety and Resilience with Dr. Faye Poole
Children’s mental health is frequently discussed only when something feels "wrong," but what if it’s actually something we support through our daily relationships? In this episode of Dam Parenting, re...
4 Feb 23min
Head Lice in Dutch Schools: Facts, Treatments, and Ending the Stigma
It’s the email every parent in the Netherlands dreads. In this warm, honest, and direct solo episode, Eva tackles the "itchy" reality of head lice with a mix of personal stories and hard facts. We’re ...
31 Jan 6min
