30) Schooling and Multilingualism: Expert Strategies for International Families in the Netherlands
When your child starts school in the Netherlands, the "Dutch wave" can feel like it’s washing away your home language. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we welcome back Eowyn Crisfield for a warm, hon...
27 Mars 202445min
DAMChats 11) Explaining Neurodiversity to Children: "JellyPie Firefly" with Author Anne Graham
Labels belong on clothes, not on our kids. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we are joined by Anne Graham, the author of JellyPie Firefly, to discuss how we can help children navigate a neurodiverse d...
25 Mars 202426min
BONUS: Doula Week| Finding a Doula in Amsterdam: International Support for Your Birth Journey
Navigating pregnancy and birth in a foreign country is a monumental life event, and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. In celebration of World Doula Week, this bonus episode of Dam Parenting showcases...
24 Mars 202414min
BONUS: Doula Week| Finding a Doula in the Northern Netherlands: Birth Support for Internationals
At Dam Parenting, we believe every birthing person deserves a "village" that understands their needs, especially when navigating a foreign healthcare system. In this special bonus episode for World Do...
23 Mars 202410min
BONUS: Doula Week| Doulas in the South of the Netherlands: Birth Support for International Families
Pregnancy and birth are transformative, but doing it in a foreign country requires an extra layer of support. In this bonus episode of Dam Parenting, we continue our celebration of World Doula Week by...
22 Mars 20248min
29) Your Child’s First Dentist Visit: Managing Baby and Toddler Teeth in the Netherlands
How do you brush a toddler’s teeth when they absolutely refuse? When should that first dental check-up actually happen? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we’re diving deep into the world of pediatric ...
20 Mars 202445min
DAMChats 10) Rethinking Sleep Training: Building Connection and Bonds at Bedtime
Bedtime is often the most exhausting part of a parent's day. We’re tired, our kids are wired, and social media tells us they "should" be falling asleep independently by now. In this episode of DAMChat...
18 Mars 202418min
28) Parenting Neurodiversity in the Netherlands: Finding Peer Support and Community
With an estimated 1 in 5 people being neurodiverse, why does the journey of parenting an autistic or ADHD child often feel so lonely? In this episode of Dam Parenting, we are joined by Claudia Carter,...
13 Mars 202440min
