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
Starting Dutch School Without the Words for Feelings, with Mimi
Starting school in a foreign language is a significant cognitive challenge, but it’s the emotional challenge that often weighs heaviest on our children. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva is joined...
28 Jan 30min
Joy as a Parenting Resource: Science-Backed Tools to Prevent Burnout with Eva
Between the "to-do" lists and the emotional demands of raising children abroad, joy can feel frivolous—but it’s actually sustaining. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with Eva, psychologis...
21 Jan 39min
Redefining Success: How to Pivot Your Career After Becoming a Parent with Ellen
Parenthood doesn't just change your schedule; it changes your soul. In this episode of Dam Parenting, Eva is joined by Ellen Johnson, founder of Evergreen Coaching & Consulting, for a warm, honest, an...
14 Jan 33min
Managing Parental Anxiety: Nervous System Tools for International Parents with Rachael
Raising a family far from home brings a mental load that few people talk about openly. In this episode of Dam Parenting, therapist Rachael Forster joins us to take a warm, honest, and direct look at t...
7 Jan 29min
Rejecting New Year Pressure: Honoring the Invisible Labor of Mothers
January 6th marks Nollaig na mBan, or Women’s Christmas—an Irish tradition dedicated to honoring the unseen work women do and reclaiming space for rest after the holiday chaos. In this warm, honest, a...
6 Jan 5min
