All Episodes
Dam Parenting — 191 episodes
What's actually normal after birth (and what isn't) — pelvic floor physiotherapy in the Netherlands
Late night recording - but for us on Mothers Day
Why Pregnancy Loss Doesn't End When a Healthy Baby Arrives
The Hard Conversations — Postpartum Rage: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What To Do About It
Maternal Menal Health Month - it starts here.
Maternity Rights in the Netherlands: What Every International Parent Needs to Know
You Can't Raise a Multilingual Child Alone — Building Your Language Village in the Netherlands
Why Dutch Supermarket “Healthy” Foods Can Be Misleading | Nutri-Score Explained
Two Births, One Family: How Learning Changed Everything- Vivi & Liam's Birth Stories
Who do i call when my child is sick in the Netherlands | A Youth Doctor explains the system
A Mother-Assisted Cesarean Birth Story | Choosing MAC in the Netherlands
Mother-Assisted C-Section in the Netherlands: Your Rights, Your Birth, Your Choice | Dr. Koen Deurloo
I Thought I’d Feel Better By Now — A Spring Check-In for Tired Parents
Navigating Cancer in the Netherlands as an Expat | Support for English-Speaking Internationals
Autism & Bilingualism: You Don't Have to Choose with Mimi
Matrescence & Body Image: Why Motherhood Changes How We See Our Bodies | Ilena Standring
Matrescence Explained: Why Mothers Feel Like They are Losing Their Identity
The Identity Shift in Motherhood: Understanding Matrescence
Parenting a Child with a Rare Disease: Support and Community in the Netherlands
Montessori at Home: Practical Tips for Parents in the Netherlands with Simone Davies
Growing Up Smartphone-Free in the Netherlands: The Movement Parents Need to Know
Am I Losing My Child to Another Language? Multilingual Parenting in the Netherlands with Mimi
Asian Motherhood Abroad: Identity, Career, and Raising Culturally Rooted Kids
Children’s Mental Health: Building Emotional Safety and Resilience with Dr. Faye Poole
Head Lice in Dutch Schools: Facts, Treatments, and Ending the Stigma
How to Support Your Multilingual Child’s Emotional Needs at Schoolwith Mimi
Joy as a Parenting Resource: Science-Backed Tools to Prevent Burnout with Eva
Redefining Success: How to Pivot Your Career After Becoming a Parent with Ellen
Welcome to Dam Parenting
Managing Parental Anxiety: Nervous System Tools for International Parents with Rachael
Rejecting New Year Pressure: Honoring the Invisible Labor of Mothers
Parenting Abroad in 2026: A New Year Reflection and Podcast Preview
Overstimulated at Christmas: Supporting Your Child’s Regulation During the Holidays
Multilingualism Without the Pressure: A Conversation with Mimi from Growing Up Multilingual
Family Winter Activities in the Netherlands: Markets, Lights, and Traditions
Avoiding Holiday Burnout: A Stress-Free December Guide for Parents
From Only Child to Big Sibling: Tips for a Calm Transition with Faye Poole with Faye from Kerr Psychology
One Parent One Language (OPOL) Explained: Is it the Best Bilingual Strategy? with Mimi
Reducing Resentment: How to Share the Mental Load as an International Couple
The Expat Goodbye: Relocation Grief, Identity, and Finding Home Again with Erin
Quitting the Comparison Trap: Building Parental Confidence in a Digital World
Raising Multilingual Children: How to Align Language Goals as a Couple with Mimi
Hallowe'en 2025 in Amsterdam with Samira from Amsterdam Kids
Navigating the Dutch Weather: Parenting Lessons from the Autumn Break
Navigating Dutch Healthcare: The Healthy Here Event in Amstelveen
Communication for Expat Couples: Preventing Resentment and Building Intimacy
Kids' Science Activities in Amsterdam: Exploring The Science Camp in Amsterdam
Building a Parenting Village in the Netherlands: International Podcast Day Special
More Than Just Baby Gear: Finding Real Support for International ParentsMore Than Just Baby Gear: Finding Real Support for International Parents
Community Childcare in Amsterdam: Celebrating 50 Years of Robbeburg
Giving Birth in the Netherlands: A Story of Courage and Doula Support with Ellen
Multilingual Parenting Strategies: Identity, Legacy, and Intentional Choices with Mimi
Pediatric KNO Surgery in the Netherlands: A Parent's Guide to Tonsils & Grommets
The First 120 Days: Honesty, Hurdles, and Heart in the Dutch Expat Journey
Is it a Meltdown or Sensory Overload? Regulation Tips with Dr. Faye Poole
Connection Over Correction: Why Your Child’s Heritage Language Thrives Through Play with Mimi
Montessori, Waldorf, or Public? How to Pick the Right School for Your Child with Isabel Cruz from Consulting Kaleidoscope
Time Vault with Project Fearless
Life Be Lifing
How to Handle Hitting and Morning Chaos: Child Psychology Advice
Bilingual Language Struggles: Why Your Child Understands but Won't Speak with Mimi
Summers Boredom Busters: Where to go with the kids this summer with Samira
Parenting Abroad: Setting Boundaries with In-Laws and Cultural Expectations
Debunking the Motherbrain Myth: How Caregiving Rewires the Brain with Dr. Elke De Witte
How to Delay Smartphones: Joining the "Opgroeien Smartphonevrij" Movement
How Parental Stress Affects Child Behavior: Regulation Tools for Parents with Faye
Supporting Migrant Mothers: The MiMoment Project and Improving Mental Health Care
Raising Bilingual Kids Without Burnout: Choosing Ease Over Perfection with Mimi
Breaking the Silence: Why Vulnerability is a Superpower for International Dads
Attachment Theory and Maternal Presence: The First 3 Years with Erica Komisar
LGBTQ+ Parenting in the Netherlands: Finding Community and Navigating Support
How to Respond to Tantrums: Co-Regulation and Brain Science with Dr. Faye Poole
Miscarriage & Workplace Rights: The Fight for National Grievance Leave in the Netherlands
Raising Bilingual Kids: Why Your Well-being Matters More Than Perfect Grammar with Mimi
Hyperemesis Gravidarum in the Netherlands: Treatment, Advocacy, and Support
Beyond the Baby Phase: A 14-Month Postpartum Check-In with Harriet
Season 2: Breaking the Stigma: Why Maternal Mental Health is the Heart of Dam Parenting
Why We’re Pausing (and What’s Next): 2025 Podcast News & Updates
2024 Year in Review: 100 Episodes of Parenting in the Netherlands
Conflict Resolution for Couples: Healthy Communication Tools and Strategies with Dr. Naomi Gibson
Parenting in Recovery: Breaking Generational Cycles with MamaMaria
DamGoode Bookclub 6) Surviving Holiday Parenting: A Review of 'Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas'
Relationship Compromise: How to Stop Resenting Your Partner After Kids with Dr. Naomi Gibson
DamChats 27) Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why Parents Stay Up Late and How to Stop
DamChats 26) Over-Scheduled Kids and Burnt Out Parents: How to Stop Doing It All
Raising Resilient Kids: Building a Growth Mindset with Dr Faye Poole from Kerr Psychology
Montessori Parenting at Home: Nurturing Independence with Simone Davies
DamGoode Bookclub 5) Does "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen" Still Work in 2026?
From Birth to Back-to-School: A Year of Expat Parenting Wins and Lessons
ADHD in Dutch Schools: Supporting Executive Function and Learning
Indoor Amsterdam: Top Family-Friendly Cafés and Play Spaces
How to Stop Arguing About Parenting: Values, Goals, and "I" Statements with Dr Naomi Gibson
ADHD or Culture Shock? Navigating Diagnosis as an International Family
Parenting with ADHD: How to Manage Boredom and Sensory Overload in the Baby Years
ADHD in the Netherlands: Navigating Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cultural Stigma
Understanding Matrescence: Reflections on the Transition to Motherhood
Understanding Matrescence: The Psychology of Becoming a Motherwith Dr Naomi (plus journal exercise in notes!)
DamChats 25) How to Reconnect with Your Body: A 10-Minute Journaling Practice for Moms
Body Image in Matrescence: Navigating Postpartum Changes and Self-Worth with llena Standring
Harriet’s 6-Month Postpartum Journey : Matrescence and Identity
DamGoode Bookclub 4) Matrescence Explained: The Identity Crisis of Motherhood with Lucy Jones
Relocating to the Netherlands: Managing Emotional Stress and Finding Belonging
Starting School in a New Language in the Netherlands: Tips for Multilingual Families
School Transition Anxiety: How Parents' Own Memories Shape Their Child’s First Day with Dr Naomi
DamChats 24) Journaling exercise - with the Brief Parental Self-Efficacy Scale
Starting School in the Netherlands: A Teacher’s Guide to First-Day Success with Isabel Cruz
DAMChats 23) Our school preparations for our nearly school-age goers
Raising Empowered Girls: How Project Fearless Builds Confidence and Leadership
DamGoode Bookclub 3) Parenting with Neuroscience: Key Lessons from The Whole-Brain Child
Multilingual Parenting Strategies: Helping Your Child Balance Dutch and Home Languages
DAMChats 20) Spoiling Our Kids: Finding the Balance in an International Household
Family Holiday Survival Guide: Managing Stress and Expectations with Kids with Dr Naomi
DamChats 19) Best Birthday Gifts for 4-Year-Olds: Practical and Fun Ideas for Toddlers
Traveling with Kids: Practical Tips for Smooth Family Vacations
DamGoode Book Club 2) Real Talk on "The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read"
How to Talk to Your Kids About Race: Raising Anti-Racist Children with Isabel Cruz
Village Vibes: Planning a Second Home Birth in the Netherlands: Helen’s Story
Raising Multilingual Children: Myths, Strategies, and Cultural Connection - with Eowyn
DAMChats 18) Saying Goodbye to the Binky: Navigating the Transition with Your Toddler
From You to Us: Real Talk on Raising Kids in the International Community
DamChats 17) Finding a Home in the Netherlands: How to Handle Bidding Wars and Housing Stress
DamGoode Bookclub 1) The Happiest Kids in the World - Unpacking Dutch Parenting
The 3-Month Postpartum Shift: Reality vs. Expectations with Doula Harriet
Nutrition and Mental Health: How Food Impacts Motherhood and Well-being
ADHD in Motherhood: Managing Overwhelmed Routines and Late Diagnosis
How to Heal After Pregnancy Loss: Support and Insights with Ilena Standring
Starting School in the Netherlands: Managing Parental Anxiety and Transitions
Loneliness in Motherhood: Why You Feel Alone Even When You Aren’t with Dr. Naomi
Premature Birth and the NICU Journey: Toni’s Story of Resilience
Breastfeeding and Pumping at Work: A Practical Guide for Working Moms with Mama Ruth
Returning to Work in the Netherlands: Maternity Rights and Career Confidence
41) Mental Health Hygiene: Simple Daily Habits to Reset Your Nervous System
40) Sleep Deprivation and Parenting: A Holistic Approach Without Sleep Training
39) Babywearing 101: Benefits, Safety, and Choosing the Right Carrier with Zyanya
38) Beyond the Baby Gear: How to Plan for a Supported Postpartum Recovery
37) My Birth Story: Choosing a Hospital Birth in the Netherlands
36) The POP-poli Explained: Psychiatric and Mental Health Support During Pregnancy with Prof. Birit Broekman from OLVG
35) Maternal Mental Health: Navigating the First Six Weeks Postpartum with Your Midwife with midwife Chandelle
DAMChats 16) Support for International Parents: Launching the Maternal Mental Health Series
34) Understanding Matrescence: The Physical and Emotional Shift of Motherhood with Ilena Standring
DAMChats 15) The Best Parenting Books for Summer: Introducing the DamGoode Bookclub
33) The Motherhood Identity Shift: Finding Yourself Again with Dr. Naomi Gibson
DAMChats 14) Daycare, Nannies, and Beyond: How to Build Your Support System in the Netherlands
32) Choosing a School in Amsterdam: When to Apply and How the Lottery Works
DAMChats 13) Dutch School Enrollment: What Happens After You Get Your First Choice?
31) Celebrating Cesarean Awareness: Your Options and Agency in the Netherlands with Dr Deurloo
DAMChats 12) How to Stay Sane While Parenting Abroad: 3 Practical Daily Savers
30) Schooling and Multilingualism: Expert Strategies for International Families in the Netherlands
DAMChats 11) Explaining Neurodiversity to Children: "JellyPie Firefly" with Author Anne Graham
BONUS: Doula Week| Finding a Doula in Amsterdam: International Support for Your Birth Journey
BONUS: Doula Week| Finding a Doula in the Northern Netherlands: Birth Support for Internationals
BONUS: Doula Week| Doulas in the South of the Netherlands: Birth Support for International Families
29) Your Child’s First Dentist Visit: Managing Baby and Toddler Teeth in the Netherlands
DAMChats 10) Rethinking Sleep Training: Building Connection and Bonds at Bedtime
28) Parenting Neurodiversity in the Netherlands: Finding Peer Support and Community
DAMChats 9) Overcoming Parenting Perfectionism: Embracing the "Good Enough" Parent
27) How to Embrace "Good Enough" Parenting with Dr. Naomi Gibson
DAMChats 8) The Reality of "Momtrepreneurship": Empowering Business Owners or Belittling Mothers?
26) Montessori at Home with Simone Davies: Author of The Montessori Toddler
DAMChats 7) The Truth About Cheap Baby Clothes: Safety, Chemicals, and Fast Fashion
25) Raising Bilingual Children in the Netherlands: Expert Strategies with Eowyn Crisfield
DAMChats 6) Managing Playdate Expectations: A Guide for International Parents
24) Reparenting Yourself: Healing Past Wounds While Raising Your Children with Dr Naomi Gibson
DAMChats 5) When the Whole House Gets Sick—Flu Season in the Netherlands
23) Children’s Mental Health: Navigating Moves and Life Changes with Kate Berger from the Expat Kids Club
DAMChats 4) What We Learned About Reading
22) The ABCs of Baby Books: Choosing the Right Literature for Every Age with Elizabeth Goode
21) Introducing Baby Allergens: A Guide to Peanuts, Eggs, and Early Exposure with ViniMini
DAMChats 3) Overcoming Mom Guilt: Honest Conversations and Practical Strategies
20) Parental Mental Health: Partner Check-ins and Relationship Self-Care with Dr. Naomi
DAM Chats 2) How to Stop Worrying About "Spoiling" Your Child: A Mindset Shift
19) Giving Birth in Amsterdam: A Guide to the Dutch Maternity System with Ilena Standring
DAM Chats 1) Dealing with Toddler Tantrums: Honest Stories and Survival Strategies
18) Village Vibes: Maren’s Birth Story and the Power of Shared Narratives
17) Pass the Mic: Why We Created Dam Parenting and Where We're Heading
16) Parenting and the Holidays: Navigating Family Dynamics and "Going Home" with Dr Naomi
15) Postpartum Planning in the Netherlands: The First 6 Weeks with Doula Harriet
14) Pregnancy Over 35 in the Netherlands: Expert Advice from an OLVG Gynaecologist
13) Doulas in the Netherlands: Training, Registries, and Finding Your Birth Support
12) Dutch Kraamzorg Explained: Postpartum Care in the Netherlands with Laura
11) Understanding the Dutch Verloskundige: Midwifery Care in the Netherlands
10) You Weren’t Meant to Do This Alone: Redefining the Modern Village with Dr. Naomi Gibson
9) From Coffee to Cocktails: Redefining Modern Motherhood with MamaSocial
8) 9 Best Pregnancy Tracker Apps in 2025: Baby Growth, Symptoms & Features
7) Pregnancy After Loss and Birth Trauma: A Guide to Healing and Empowerment
6) Pregnancy at Work in the Netherlands: HR Advice on Leave and Rights
5) Best Pregnancy Books: Must-Reads for Science, Birth, and Beyond
4) First Trimester Fitness in the Netherlands: Expert Tips for Staying Activer with Kasia & Rianne
3) Pregnancy Nutrition in the Netherlands: Eating for Two with Amélie
2) Early Pregnancy Mental Health: Managing Anxiety and Mixed Emotions with Dr. Naomi Gibson
1) Pregnant in the Netherlands: A Guide to Dutch Prenatal Care and Policies