All Episodes
Dam Parenting — 219 episodes
Dutch School Starter Pack: Groep 1, Gym Days, BSO and the Summer Slide
What to Put in Your Child's Lunch Box for a Dutch School — With a Children's Nutritionist
Why Your Desire Disappeared — And How to Find It Again (With Science)
They Couldn't Find the Right School. So They Built One.
Is My Child's Dutch Getting Worse Over Summer? What Multilingual Families in the Netherlands Need to Know
You're Allowed to Be Exhausted: A Reality Check Before the Summer Holidays
Why Does a Hand Lotion Calm Me Down? Nervous System Regulation with Elif Durgel
What Is Trauma? Big T, Little T, and Why It Might Be You
Obligation Sex Is More Common Than You Think — Here's What It's Really Costing Your Relationship
Queer Parenting in the Netherlands: Why One Dad Built a 250-Family Community From Scratch
Raising Bilingual Children in the Netherlands: What Summer Travel Really Does for Heritage Language Development
Coparenting After Separation in the Netherlands: One Dad's Honest Story
Why Becoming a Dad Made Me Finally Realise I Had ADD - Mens Mental Health Week
Buying a House in the Netherlands: What No One Tells You
Vaccinations in the Netherlands: Everything International Parents Need to Know
‘We’re Housemates Who Share a Bed’ — How Can Emotionally Focused Therapy Help You?
The Word They Used to Silence Women — And How We're Taking It Back
You don't have to do this alone: MamaSocial, mum friendship and maternal mental health in the Netherlands
Delft Mama - The Thing That Actually Helps Expat Isolation
Music, Dance & Mental Health: The Amsterdam Events Where Parents and Kids Can Let Go
Finding Your People Abroad: How Expat Kids Eindhoven Is Fighting Expat Loneliness One Hangout at a Time
Singing for Mental Health: Why Mums Who Sing Together Feel Less Anxious, Less Alone
Starting Solids Anxiety: What to Feed Your Baby with Petit Gourmet Academy
Postpartum Mental Health in the Netherlands: Veronika's Honest Story
Am I Doing Enough? The Mental Load of Raising a Bilingual Child, with Mimi
The Algorithm Isn't Your Friend Postpartum with Eva from the Joy Embassy
ADHD in Motherhood: The Shame, the Chaos & Finding Your Way Back to Yourself
Touched Out, Low Desire & Feeling Like a Feeding Machine: Let’s Talk About Sex After Baby
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
Postpartum Rage: Why New Mothers Get Angry, Who It Lands On, and How to Get Help in the Netherlands
Maternal Menal Health Month - it starts here.
Maternity Rights in the Netherlands: What Every International Parent Needs to Know
No Family Nearby: Finding People Who'll Speak Your Language to Your Child, with Mimi
Why Dutch Supermarket “Healthy” Foods Can Be Misleading | Nutri-Score Explained
From Fearful to Prepared: How Hypnobirthing and a Doula Changed Everything — Vivi and 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
Should We Drop a Language If Our Child Is Autistic? What the Research Says, 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
My Child Answers Me in Dutch: When the School Language Takes Over, with Mimi 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
Starting Dutch School Without the Words for Feelings, with 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
Managing Parental Anxiety: Nervous System Tools for International Parents with Rachael
Rejecting New Year Pressure: Honoring the Invisible Labor of Mothers
Welcome to Dam Parenting
Parenting Abroad in 2026: A New Year Reflection and Podcast Preview
Overstimulated at Christmas: Supporting Your Child’s Regulation During the Holidays
Late Talking in Bilingual Toddlers: How Play Builds Speech, with Mimi
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
OPOL: Does One Parent, One Language Actually Work?
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
Which Language Should We Speak at Home? Making a Family Language Plan, 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
Should You Correct Your Child's Grammar? Heritage Language and 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
Baby Brain is a Lie: How Parenthood Actually Makes You Smarter — with Neuroscientist 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
Too Tired to Keep Speaking My Language: Bilingual Parent Burnout, with Mimi
Breaking the Silence: Why Vulnerability is a Superpower for International Dads
The First 3 Years Matter: Attachment, Presence and Your Child's Development
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
Raising a Multilingual Child in the Netherlands: Balancing Dutch and Your Home Language
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: The Happiest Kids in the World: What Dutch Parenting Gets Right
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) Losing Your Identity in Motherhood: How to Find Yourself Again with Dr Naomi
DAMChats 14) Daycare, Nannies, and Beyond: How to Build Your Support System in the Netherlands
32) Amsterdam School Lottery Explained: How to Choose and Apply
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) Multilingual Children and Dutch Schools: What International Families Need to Know
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: Practical Tips for Toddlers with Simone Davies
DAMChats 7) The Truth About Cheap Baby Clothes: Safety, Chemicals, and Fast Fashion
25) Bilingual Children in the Netherlands: How to Raise Them with Confidence
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 the Amsterdam: What International Parents Need to Know 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 in the Netherlands: What to Expect in the First 6 Week
14) Pregnancy Over 35 in the Netherlands: What You Need to Know
13) Finding a Doula in the Netherlands: What International Parents Need to Know
12) Kraamzorg Explained: Postpartum Care in the Netherlands for International Families
11) Dutch Verloskundige Explained: Midwife Care in the Netherlands
10) Building Your Village as an Expat Parent in the Netherlands with Dr Naomi
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) Maternity Leave in the Netherlands: Your Rights as an International Employee
5) Best Pregnancy Books: Must-Reads for Science, Birth, and Beyond
4)Exercising During Pregnancy in the Netherlands: First Trimester Guide
3) Pregnancy Nutrition in the Netherlands: What to Eat and What to Avoid
2) Pregnancy Anxiety in the Netherlands: Managing Mixed Emotions in Early Pregnancy
1) Pregnant in the Netherlands: Your Complete Guide to Dutch Prenatal Care