Parenting in the Netherlands as an international family can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone.
DAM Parenting is a weekly podcast supporting international parents through pregnancy, birth, and parenthood in the Dutch system. With 165+ episodes, we explore everything from giving birth in a system you may not fully understand to raising third-culture kids in multilingual homes. Featuring real birth stories, expert insights, and honest conversations, this is your space for clarity, reassurance, and community. You are not alone.
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Children’s Mental Health Isn’t a Crisis to Fix — It’s a Relationship to Build (with Dr Faye Poole) (00:23:38)
Children’s mental health is often talked about only when something is “wrong.” But what if mental health isn’t a problem to fix — and instead something we’re supporting every single day through relati...
Head Lice, Shame & School Kids: The Facts Parents Actually Need (00:06:57)
Head lice. Nits. Luizen. If your child has ever come home scratching their head, this episode is for you.In this solo episode, Eva shares a very real parenting story , breaks down the facts about how ...
Why Emotional Language Matters for Multilingual Children Starting School with Mimi (00:30:01)
Starting school in a new language is not just a cognitive challenge — it’s an emotional one. In this episode of the DAM Parenting Podcast, Eva is joined by Mimi from Growing Up Multilingual, residenti...
Joy as a Parenting Resource: Why It Matters More Than We Think with Eva (00:39:36)
Joy isn’t frivolous — it’s sustaining. This episode explores how joy supports resilience, regulation, and emotional wellbeing in parenting.This episode explores how parents can create more joy and con...
When Your Career No Longer Fits Your Life After Parenthood with Ellen (00:33:47)
Parenthood changes priorities.What happens when your life changes — but your work doesn’t?After becoming a parent, relocating, or stepping back from paid work, many people experience a quiet sense of ...
Welcome to Dam Parenting (00:01:49)
Welcome to Dam Parenting in 2026.Here's a brief overview of who we are, what we do and what you can expect from us.
Calm in the Chaos: Managing Stress as an International Parent with Rachael (00:29:02)
Parenting abroad comes with an invisible stress load — new systems, cultural differences, mental load, and the constant feeling of needing to keep up. For many international parents, this shows up as ...
Nollaig na mBan: Why January Is for Pausing, Not Pushing (00:05:44)
January 6th marks Nollaig na mBan — Women’s Christmas — a traditional Irish day that honours women’s unseen work and the need for rest after the intensity of Christmas.In this short DAM Parenting epis...
Day 12 of parenting abroad episodes (00:07:30)
First off - please excuse the quality! I only got to record this after arriving back from holidays, unpacked, dinner, and kid put in bed! And fireworks - oh man i didn't realise you could hear them on...
Love & Communication Abroad: Strengthening Relationships as "Expat" Parents (00:23:51)
Eva and Angela explore the realities of relationships abroad — cultural differences, distance from support networks, and the emotional labour of parenting internationally. A grounded conversation abou...
True Compromise in Relationships: Parenting Without Resentment (00:37:41)
This episode dives into what true compromise really looks like in relationships. Dr. Naomi Gibson shares tools for communication, teamwork, and emotional honesty — helping couples move from tension to...
Fatherhood & Mental Health: Breaking the Silence (00:44:04)
Recorded during Men’s Mental Health Week, this episode features two fathers sharing their experiences with NICU stays, ADHD, burnout, and emotional overload. It’s an honest conversation about the real...
The Motherbrain Myth: How Parenthood Actually Changes the Brain (00:45:58)
Does pregnancy really make women less capable — or is that a myth? Neuroscientist Dr Elke De Witte breaks down how parenthood reshapes the brain and why “motherbrain” deserves a rethink.Neuroscientist...
Multilingual Parenting Without Pressure: Letting Go of the ‘Shoulds’ (00:21:24)
This episode explores the emotional side of raising multilingual children — from guilt and comparison to burnout and fear. Mimi offers gentle, practical guidance to help families build sustainable, fl...
Family Holidays with Kids: Managing Expectations & Emotional Load (00:30:04)
As holidays approach, parents often carry invisible pressure. This episode explores how to manage expectations, balance rest with responsibility, and approach family holidays with more realism and com...
In-Laws, Culture & Boundaries: Parenting Without Guilt Abroad (00:26:52)
Eva and Angela from the Expat Parenting Collective unpack the emotional and cultural challenges of parenting abroad — from isolation and postpartum expectations to setting boundaries with in-laws. Thi...
Why Managing Your Own Stress Helps Your Child Thrive (00:28:41)
This episode explores one of the most important parenting skills: managing your own stress before responding to your child’s meltdown. Our resident Child Psychologist Dr. Faye Pool from Kerr Psycholog...
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...
Going Home for the Holidays: Parenting, Identity & Family Expectations (00:38:50)
Returning home for the holidays can stir up complex emotions — especially when you’re parenting abroad. In this episode, resident psychologist Dr. Naomi Gibson helps parents understand the emotional s...
Traveling with Kids: How to Prepare, Pack & Stay Calm on Family Trips (00:35:50)
Traveling with kids can feel overwhelming before you even leave the house. In this episode, Eva speaks with family travel content creator Jetset Gabrielle about how to prepare yourself mentally and pr...
When Christmas Overwhelms Your Child: How to support calm & regulation (00:21:26)
Christmas is almost here — and while everyone else is planning outfits and presents, you’re worrying about something else entirely: how your child is going to cope.The noise.The travel.The broken rout...
Play, Connection, and Language with Mimi from Growing up Multilingual (00:22:23)
How do children really learn to speak — especially when they’re growing up with more than one language?In this episode of Dam Parenting, host Eva sits down with our resident linguist Mimi from Growin...
Christmas markets, Lights and activities for the family with Samira from Amsterdamkids (00:12:06)
Looking for family-friendly Christmas activities in the Netherlands? In this episode, Samira from AmsterdamKids joins us to share a wide range of ideas for things to do with your family during the f...
December Without the Meltdown: A Parent-to-Parent Reset (00:06:37)
This week, Eva takes us through the whirlwind of November–December parenting in the Netherlands — the sugar, the traditions, the cultural juggling, and the pressure to buy all the things. But instead ...
Welcoming a Second Baby: Helping Your Oldest Child Adjust with Confidence and Calm with Faye from Kerr Psychology (00:30:46)
Bringing home baby number two is a big moment — not just for you, but for the little one who’s about to become a big sibling. This highly requested episode dives into what parents can do to guide thei...
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