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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 175+ episodes, we explore everything from giving birth in a system you may not fully understand to raising third-culture kids in multilingual homes. Fe... more

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Feeling like an exhausted parent before the summer holidays have even started? You're allowed to be. This short, one-take episode — no editing, no polish, on purpose — is a reality check on parent burnout, the mental load, and why holidays with young... more

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You catch a smell. A lotion, a tea, something cooking. And in under a second — before you've even thought about it — you're home.

That's not nostalgia. That's not weakness. That is your nervous system doing something remarkable.

This week we're joi... more

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Have you ever reacted to something and thought — why did I react like that? Or carried a weight you couldn't quite name?

Today we're breaking down what trauma actually is — plainly, warmly, and without the jargon. Because if you're living in the Net... more

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This episode is brought to you by MamaSocial, who connect mums across the Netherlands so you actually have a community to lean on. Brunches, mingles, networking, whatever you need — MamaSocial will be hosting something near you. Check out their websi... more

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Recent Guests

Adina Petre
Clinical psychologist and trauma therapist; immigrant from Romania
Episode: What Is Trauma? Big T, Little T, and Why It Might Be You
Debby Poort
Sex and intimacy counselor based in Amsterdam
Yellowwood (yellowwood.nl)
Episode: Obligation Sex Is More Common Than You Think — Here's What It's Really Costing Your Relationship
Dr. Marenne van Hengle Budde
Physician at Youth Healthcare in Amsterdam, expert on the Dutch National Immunisation Programme
Youth Healthcare Amsterdam
Episode: Vaccinations in the Netherlands: Everything International Parents Need to Know
Dr. Faye Pool
Resident child psychologist at Kerr Psychology
Kerr Psychology
Episode: Singing for Mental Health: Why Mums Who Sing Together Feel Less Anxious, Less Alone
Dr. Naomi Gibson
Psychologist, speaker, and expert in maternal mental health
Independent
Episode: The Hidden Mental Load of Raising Multilingual Children (And Why It's Not the Languages)
Ferlina van Laerhoven
Employment lawyer, founder of Fair Line Law
Fair Line Law
Episode: Maternity Rights in the Netherlands: What Every International Parent Needs to Know
Dr. Marenne Van Hangel Budde
Youth health care doctor
Youth healthcare system (JGZ)
Episode: Who do i call when my child is sick in the Netherlands | A Youth Doctor explains the system
Koen Deurloo
Gynecologist at the Diakonessenhuis Utrecht, perinatologist
Diakonessenhuis Utrecht
Episode: Mother-Assisted C-Section in the Netherlands: Your Rights, Your Birth, Your Choice | Dr. Koen Deurloo
Ilena Standring
Doula in Amsterdam who supports mothers into motherhood, with honest and transformative perspectives on matrescence
Independent doula
Episode: Matrescence Explained: Why Mothers Feel Like They are Losing Their Identity

Hosts

Eva
Host and frequent co-host collaborating on Dam Parenting episodes with focus on postpartum, parenting abroad, and community building.
Maren
Co-host known for hosting and guest discussions around parenting, identity, and cross-cultural dynamics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • A great place for English-speaking support for new parents throughout the Netherlands (and further)

    This rocks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noddy2795
    Netherlands9 months ago
  • Support just for us

    Everything is social media based so having this platform has been great for audio learners like myself. Thank you for this invaluable resource

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Expat dad
    United Statesa year ago
  • For All Parents

    While some episodes may be Netherlands specific, every parent can find support in this podcast. Eva and Robin are easy to listen to; it feels like hanging out with friends-Really talented, really helpful friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    el.spring
    United States2 years ago
  • Loved listening

    A great resource for parents in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and even further afield

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bon_bear
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Best resource there is!

    This podcast has been so helpful and continuously putting out valuable informative for our village. Thank you ladies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Foda63
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate honest, supportive discussions and diverse guest perspectives.
Conversations feel like advice from friends rather than lectures.
Highly useful for navigating Dutch systems and parenting abroad.
Growing sense of community and practical support for expat families.

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What Is Trauma? Big T, Little T, and Why It Might Be You
Q: So before we get into it, can you just tell people a little bit about who you are and how you ended up in the Netherlands, and why trauma became your focus?
Adina describes her background as Romanian, moving to the Netherlands, and discovering trauma through clinical work that focused on root causes rather than symptoms, which shaped her focus on psychological trauma and its long-term effects.
Why Becoming a Dad Made Me Finally Realise I Had ADD - Mens Mental Health Week
Q: How did the diagnosis change your approach to parenting and family life?
It brought relief and clarity, allowed me to stop masking, and helped me accept neurodiversity as a part of who I am. Medication and therapy, combined with self-advocacy, improved my presence with my kids and my overall capacity to cope.
Why Becoming a Dad Made Me Finally Realise I Had ADD - Mens Mental Health Week
Q: For dads listening who recognize themselves, what's the very first thing you want them to do?
Stop blaming yourself, acknowledge that help is available, and make the first contact with the house arts to start the diagnostic journey. Don't wait for everything to be perfect; you can seek in-between support during the process.
Raising Bilingual Children in the Netherlands: What Summer Travel Really Does for Heritage Language Development
Q: What should parents do if their child says they feel stupid or withdraws in certain settings?
Validate the child's feelings, remind them of their multilingual assets, and shift the conversation from pressure to understanding, offering a different perspective and reinforcing that their abilities span multiple languages.
Raising Bilingual Children in the Netherlands: What Summer Travel Really Does for Heritage Language Development
Q: What practical steps can parents take this summer to benefit their child's heritage language?
Focus on consistency over intensity with low-pressure, daily language use; create genuine needs for speaking the home language through meaningful interactions, follow the child's interests, and sign them up for activities or groups in the home language.

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The show targets international families navigating parenthood in the Netherlands, often exploring birth experiences, multilingual parenting, and the practicalities of the Dutch system. Episodes frequently feature collaborations with parenting experts, psychologists, legal professionals, and fellow expatriates, offering actionable guidance on topics like postpartum mental health, language development, work rights, and cultural adjustment. A standout trait is the emphasis on community, boundaries, and realistic expectations for families abroad, with a focus on practical strategies and shared experiences rather than idealized outcomes.

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Recent guests on Dam Parenting include:

1. Adina Petre
2. Debby Poort
3. Dr. Marenne van Hengle Budde
4. Dr. Faye Pool
5. Dr. Naomi Gibson
6. Ferlina van Laerhoven
7. Dr. Marenne Van Hangel Budde
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