DAMChats 14) Daycare, Nannies, and Beyond: How to Build Your Support System in the Netherlands
Dam Parenting15 Apr 2024

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 parenthood. From the competitive hunt for a gastouder or nanny to the decision to hire a cleaner or use a meal delivery service, we explore why paying for support is a practical necessity rather than a sign of laziness.

We pull back the curtain on the social media pressure to be a "perfect" parent who does it all, and instead, focus on what actually serves your family’s unique needs and mental health. Whether it’s reclaiming an hour for yourself or finding reliable childcare in a city with year-long waiting lists, we discuss how outsourcing can actually provide you with more high-quality time to spend with your children. It’s time to stop comparing and start building the village you deserve.

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Am I Losing My Child to Another Language? Multilingual Parenting in the Netherlands with Mimi

Am I Losing My Child to Another Language? Multilingual Parenting in the Netherlands with Mimi

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Asian Motherhood Abroad: Identity, Career, and Raising Culturally Rooted Kids

Asian Motherhood Abroad: Identity, Career, and Raising Culturally Rooted Kids

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Head Lice in Dutch Schools: Facts, Treatments, and Ending the Stigma

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How to Support Your Multilingual Child’s Emotional Needs at Schoolwith Mimi

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Joy as a Parenting Resource: Science-Backed Tools to Prevent Burnout with Eva

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...

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Redefining Success: How to Pivot Your Career After Becoming a Parent with Ellen

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