67) Understanding Matrescence: Reflections on the Transition to Motherhood
Dam Parenting25 Sep 2024

67) Understanding Matrescence: Reflections on the Transition to Motherhood

The transition to motherhood is as profound as adolescence, yet the term "Matrescence" is still missing from many mainstream parenting conversations. To wrap up our month-long deep dive, Eva and Maren take a warm, honest, and direct look at what they’ve learned from experts like Dr. Naomi Gibson and Ilena Standring. This episode is a raw reflection on the emotional and physical upheaval of becoming a mother while navigating life abroad.

We discuss our key takeaways, the glaring gaps in current research, and why the "village" is more than just a nice-to-have—it’s a biological necessity. Whether you are currently in the thick of this identity shift or looking back on your journey, this conversation serves as a powerful reminder that the struggles you feel aren't personal failures; they are part of a massive developmental leap. Join us as we reflect on how to carry this conversation forward and ensure no mother in our community feels alone in her transformation.

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Multilingual Parenting: Letting Go of Language Guilt and Comparison

Multilingual Parenting: Letting Go of Language Guilt and Comparison

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From "I Can't" to "I Can't Yet": Building Self-Belief in Your Child

From "I Can't" to "I Can't Yet": Building Self-Belief in Your Child

Resilience isn't something children are just born with; it’s a skill built through connection, effort, and emotional safety. In this warm, honest, and direct episode, Eva and Maren are joined by child...

25 Dec 202530min

How to Set Boundaries with Family (Without the Guilt) as an International Parent

How to Set Boundaries with Family (Without the Guilt) as an International Parent

Parenting in the Netherlands often means navigating a "village" that is thousands of kilometers away. In this warm, honest, and direct conversation, Eva and Angela from the Expat Parenting Collective ...

24 Dec 202526min

Parenting Stress Management: How Emotional Regulation Helps Your Child Thrive

Parenting Stress Management: How Emotional Regulation Helps Your Child Thrive

It’s the ultimate parenting paradox: to calm a distressed child, you have to be calm yourself—even when you’re anything but. In this warm, honest, and direct episode, Eva is joined by resident child p...

23 Dec 202528min

Raising Resilient Children: Growth Mindset, Emotions & Self-Belief

Raising Resilient Children: Growth Mindset, Emotions & Self-Belief

Child psychologist Faye joins Eva and Maren to explore how children develop resilience, self-belief, and emotional awareness. This episode covers growth mindset, effort-based praise, emotional vocabul...

22 Dec 202540min

Going Home for the Holidays: Navigating Identity Shifts and Family Dynamics

Going Home for the Holidays: Navigating Identity Shifts and Family Dynamics

Why does returning to your childhood home often feel like stepping back into an old version of yourself? In this insightful episode, Eva is joined by resident psychologist Dr. Naomi Gibson to explore ...

21 Dec 202538min

Jetset Gabrielle’s Guide to Family Travel: Lowering Stress on the Journey

Jetset Gabrielle’s Guide to Family Travel: Lowering Stress on the Journey

Does the thought of a long-haul flight or a cross-border car trip with your kids make you want to stay home? In this warm, honest, and direct episode, Eva sits down with family travel content creator ...

20 Dec 202535min

Overstimulated at Christmas: Supporting Your Child’s Regulation During the Holidays

Overstimulated at Christmas: Supporting Your Child’s Regulation During the Holidays

While the world focuses on festive magic, many parents are quietly bracing for the impact of broken routines and big family expectations. In this warm, honest, and direct episode, Eva is joined by chi...

17 Dec 202521min

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