Introducing Baby Allergens: A Guide to Peanuts, Eggs, and Early Exposure with ViniMini
The window between 4 and 6 months is a critical phase for your baby’s development, but for many parents, it’s also a source of major stress. In this vital episode of Dam Parenting, we sit down with Jo...
24 Jan 202445min
DAMChats 3) Overcoming Mom Guilt: Honest Conversations and Practical Strategies
Mom guilt is the uninvited companion that follows us from the nursery to the office. Whether it’s the guilt of taking ten minutes for yourself or second-guessing every parenting decision you make, it’...
22 Jan 202417min
Parental Mental Health: Partner Check-ins and Relationship Self-Care with Dr. Naomi
In honor of Parental Mental Health Day, Dam Parenting is tackling a topic that often goes unspoken: the mental health of the partnership. When life gets busy in the Netherlands, it’s easy to let your ...
17 Jan 202443min
DAM Chats 2) How to Stop Worrying About "Spoiling" Your Child: A Mindset Shift
Are we spoiling them or just meeting their needs? In this second episode of our DAM Chat series, Eva and Maren tackle the age-old dilemma of spoiling versus nurturing. We take a warm, honest, and dire...
15 Jan 202415min
Giving Birth in the Amsterdam: What International Parents Need to Know with Ilena Standring
Giving birth in a new country is a monumental milestone, but the Dutch "Birthscape" can often feel confusing for international parents. In this episode of Dam Parenting, we welcome back doula and coac...
10 Jan 202455min
DAM Chats 1) Dealing with Toddler Tantrums: Honest Stories and Survival Strategies
Dive into the chaos and charm of toddlerhood with Maren and Eva in this debut episode of DAM Chats. We’re taking a warm, honest, and direct look at the nitty-gritty of toddler tantrums—from the epic m...
8 Jan 202419min
Village Vibes: Maren’s Birth Story and the Power of Shared Narratives
Birth is often shrouded in idealized narratives, but in our first "Village Vibes" episode, we’re stripping away the mystery to reveal the raw reality. Host Maren kicks off this special series by shari...
3 Jan 202446min
Pass the Mic: Why We Created Dam Parenting and Where We're Heading
Seventeen episodes in, and we are feeling more grateful than ever for this incredible international community. In this special episode of Dam Parenting, Eva and Maren take a moment to "pass the mic" b...
27 Dec 202315min
