Dam Parenting
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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. 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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What's actually normal after birth (and what isn't) — pelvic floor physiotherapy in the Netherlands
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May 11, 2026 |
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Late night recording - but for us on Mothers Day
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May 09, 2026 |
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Why Pregnancy Loss Doesn't End When a Healthy Baby Arrives
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May 06, 2026 |
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The Hard Conversations — Postpartum Rage: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What To Do About It
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May 04, 2026 |
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Maternal Menal Health Month - it starts here.
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May 01, 2026 |
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Maternity Rights in the Netherlands: What Every International Parent Needs to Know
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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You Can't Raise a Multilingual Child Alone — Building Your Language Village in the Netherlands
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Why Dutch Supermarket “Healthy” Foods Can Be Misleading | Nutri-Score Explained
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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Two Births, One Family: How Learning Changed Everything- Vivi & Liam's Birth Stories
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Who do i call when my child is sick in the Netherlands | A Youth Doctor explains the system
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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A Mother-Assisted Cesarean Birth Story | Choosing MAC in the Netherlands
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Apr 04, 2026 |
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Mother-Assisted C-Section in the Netherlands: Your Rights, Your Birth, Your Choice | Dr. Koen Deurloo
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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I Thought I’d Feel Better By Now — A Spring Check-In for Tired Parents
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Navigating Cancer in the Netherlands as an Expat | Support for English-Speaking Internationals
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Autism & Bilingualism: You Don't Have to Choose with Mimi
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Matrescence & Body Image: Why Motherhood Changes How We See Our Bodies | Ilena Standring
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Matrescence Explained: Why Mothers Feel Like They are Losing Their Identity
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Mar 07, 2026 |
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The Identity Shift in Motherhood: Understanding Matrescence
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Parenting a Child with a Rare Disease: Support and Community in the Netherlands
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Feb 28, 2026 |
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Montessori at Home: Practical Tips for Parents in the Netherlands with Simone Davies
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Growing Up Smartphone-Free in the Netherlands: The Movement Parents Need to Know
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Feb 21, 2026 |
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Am I Losing My Child to Another Language? Multilingual Parenting in the Netherlands with Mimi
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Asian Motherhood Abroad: Identity, Career, and Raising Culturally Rooted Kids
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Children’s Mental Health: Building Emotional Safety and Resilience with Dr. Faye Poole
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Head Lice in Dutch Schools: Facts, Treatments, and Ending the Stigma
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Jan 31, 2026 |
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How to Support Your Multilingual Child’s Emotional Needs at Schoolwith Mimi
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Joy as a Parenting Resource: Science-Backed Tools to Prevent Burnout with Eva
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Redefining Success: How to Pivot Your Career After Becoming a Parent with Ellen
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Welcome to Dam Parenting
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Jan 10, 2026 |
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Managing Parental Anxiety: Nervous System Tools for International Parents with Rachael
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Rejecting New Year Pressure: Honoring the Invisible Labor of Mothers
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Parenting Abroad in 2026: A New Year Reflection and Podcast Preview
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Overstimulated at Christmas: Supporting Your Child’s Regulation During the Holidays
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Multilingualism Without the Pressure: A Conversation with Mimi from Growing Up Multilingual
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Family Winter Activities in the Netherlands: Markets, Lights, and Traditions
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Avoiding Holiday Burnout: A Stress-Free December Guide for Parents
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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From Only Child to Big Sibling: Tips for a Calm Transition with Faye Poole with Faye from Kerr Psychology
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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One Parent One Language (OPOL) Explained: Is it the Best Bilingual Strategy? with Mimi
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Reducing Resentment: How to Share the Mental Load as an International Couple
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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The Expat Goodbye: Relocation Grief, Identity, and Finding Home Again with Erin
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Quitting the Comparison Trap: Building Parental Confidence in a Digital World
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Raising Multilingual Children: How to Align Language Goals as a Couple with Mimi
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Hallowe'en 2025 in Amsterdam with Samira from Amsterdam Kids
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Navigating the Dutch Weather: Parenting Lessons from the Autumn Break
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Navigating Dutch Healthcare: The Healthy Here Event in Amstelveen
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Oct 12, 2025 |
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Communication for Expat Couples: Preventing Resentment and Building Intimacy
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Kids' Science Activities in Amsterdam: Exploring The Science Camp in Amsterdam
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Building a Parenting Village in the Netherlands: International Podcast Day Special
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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More Than Just Baby Gear: Finding Real Support for International ParentsMore Than Just Baby Gear: Finding Real Support for International Parents
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Sep 27, 2025 |
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Community Childcare in Amsterdam: Celebrating 50 Years of Robbeburg
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Giving Birth in the Netherlands: A Story of Courage and Doula Support with Ellen
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Multilingual Parenting Strategies: Identity, Legacy, and Intentional Choices with Mimi
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Pediatric KNO Surgery in the Netherlands: A Parent's Guide to Tonsils & Grommets
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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The First 120 Days: Honesty, Hurdles, and Heart in the Dutch Expat Journey
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Is it a Meltdown or Sensory Overload? Regulation Tips with Dr. Faye Poole
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Connection Over Correction: Why Your Child’s Heritage Language Thrives Through Play with Mimi
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Montessori, Waldorf, or Public? How to Pick the Right School for Your Child with Isabel Cruz from Consulting Kaleidoscope
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Time Vault with Project Fearless
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Life Be Lifing
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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How to Handle Hitting and Morning Chaos: Child Psychology Advice
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Bilingual Language Struggles: Why Your Child Understands but Won't Speak with Mimi
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Summers Boredom Busters: Where to go with the kids this summer with Samira
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Parenting Abroad: Setting Boundaries with In-Laws and Cultural Expectations
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Debunking the Motherbrain Myth: How Caregiving Rewires the Brain with Dr. Elke De Witte
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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How to Delay Smartphones: Joining the "Opgroeien Smartphonevrij" Movement
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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How Parental Stress Affects Child Behavior: Regulation Tools for Parents with Faye
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Supporting Migrant Mothers: The MiMoment Project and Improving Mental Health Care
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Raising Bilingual Kids Without Burnout: Choosing Ease Over Perfection with Mimi
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Breaking the Silence: Why Vulnerability is a Superpower for International Dads
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Attachment Theory and Maternal Presence: The First 3 Years with Erica Komisar
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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LGBTQ+ Parenting in the Netherlands: Finding Community and Navigating Support
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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How to Respond to Tantrums: Co-Regulation and Brain Science with Dr. Faye Poole
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May 28, 2025 |
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Miscarriage & Workplace Rights: The Fight for National Grievance Leave in the Netherlands
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May 24, 2025 |
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Raising Bilingual Kids: Why Your Well-being Matters More Than Perfect Grammar with Mimi
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May 21, 2025 |
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum in the Netherlands: Treatment, Advocacy, and Support
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May 14, 2025 |
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Beyond the Baby Phase: A 14-Month Postpartum Check-In with Harriet
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May 07, 2025 |
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Season 2: Breaking the Stigma: Why Maternal Mental Health is the Heart of Dam Parenting
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May 01, 2025 |
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Why We’re Pausing (and What’s Next): 2025 Podcast News & Updates
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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2024 Year in Review: 100 Episodes of Parenting in the Netherlands
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Conflict Resolution for Couples: Healthy Communication Tools and Strategies with Dr. Naomi Gibson
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Parenting in Recovery: Breaking Generational Cycles with MamaMaria
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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DamGoode Bookclub 6) Surviving Holiday Parenting: A Review of 'Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas'
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Relationship Compromise: How to Stop Resenting Your Partner After Kids with Dr. Naomi Gibson
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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DamChats 27) Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why Parents Stay Up Late and How to Stop
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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DamChats 26) Over-Scheduled Kids and Burnt Out Parents: How to Stop Doing It All
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Raising Resilient Kids: Building a Growth Mindset with Dr Faye Poole from Kerr Psychology
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Montessori Parenting at Home: Nurturing Independence with Simone Davies
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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DamGoode Bookclub 5) Does "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen" Still Work in 2026?
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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From Birth to Back-to-School: A Year of Expat Parenting Wins and Lessons
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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ADHD in Dutch Schools: Supporting Executive Function and Learning
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Indoor Amsterdam: Top Family-Friendly Cafés and Play Spaces
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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How to Stop Arguing About Parenting: Values, Goals, and "I" Statements with Dr Naomi Gibson
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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ADHD or Culture Shock? Navigating Diagnosis as an International Family
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Parenting with ADHD: How to Manage Boredom and Sensory Overload in the Baby Years
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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ADHD in the Netherlands: Navigating Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cultural Stigma
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Understanding Matrescence: Reflections on the Transition to Motherhood
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Understanding Matrescence: The Psychology of Becoming a Motherwith Dr Naomi (plus journal exercise in notes!)
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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DamChats 25) How to Reconnect with Your Body: A 10-Minute Journaling Practice for Moms
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Body Image in Matrescence: Navigating Postpartum Changes and Self-Worth with llena Standring
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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Harriet’s 6-Month Postpartum Journey : Matrescence and Identity
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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DamGoode Bookclub 4) Matrescence Explained: The Identity Crisis of Motherhood with Lucy Jones
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Relocating to the Netherlands: Managing Emotional Stress and Finding Belonging
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Starting School in a New Language in the Netherlands: Tips for Multilingual Families
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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School Transition Anxiety: How Parents' Own Memories Shape Their Child’s First Day with Dr Naomi
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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DamChats 24) Journaling exercise - with the Brief Parental Self-Efficacy Scale
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Starting School in the Netherlands: A Teacher’s Guide to First-Day Success with Isabel Cruz
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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DAMChats 23) Our school preparations for our nearly school-age goers
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Raising Empowered Girls: How Project Fearless Builds Confidence and Leadership
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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DamGoode Bookclub 3) Parenting with Neuroscience: Key Lessons from The Whole-Brain Child
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Multilingual Parenting Strategies: Helping Your Child Balance Dutch and Home Languages
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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DAMChats 20) Spoiling Our Kids: Finding the Balance in an International Household
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Family Holiday Survival Guide: Managing Stress and Expectations with Kids with Dr Naomi
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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DamChats 19) Best Birthday Gifts for 4-Year-Olds: Practical and Fun Ideas for Toddlers
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Traveling with Kids: Practical Tips for Smooth Family Vacations
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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DamGoode Book Club 2) Real Talk on "The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read"
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Race: Raising Anti-Racist Children with Isabel Cruz
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Village Vibes: Planning a Second Home Birth in the Netherlands: Helen’s Story
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Raising Multilingual Children: Myths, Strategies, and Cultural Connection - with Eowyn
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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DAMChats 18) Saying Goodbye to the Binky: Navigating the Transition with Your Toddler
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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From You to Us: Real Talk on Raising Kids in the International Community
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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DamChats 17) Finding a Home in the Netherlands: How to Handle Bidding Wars and Housing Stress
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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DamGoode Bookclub 1) The Happiest Kids in the World - Unpacking Dutch Parenting
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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The 3-Month Postpartum Shift: Reality vs. Expectations with Doula Harriet
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May 29, 2024 |
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Nutrition and Mental Health: How Food Impacts Motherhood and Well-being
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May 28, 2024 |
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ADHD in Motherhood: Managing Overwhelmed Routines and Late Diagnosis
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May 27, 2024 |
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How to Heal After Pregnancy Loss: Support and Insights with Ilena Standring
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May 23, 2024 |
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Starting School in the Netherlands: Managing Parental Anxiety and Transitions
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May 22, 2024 |
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Loneliness in Motherhood: Why You Feel Alone Even When You Aren’t with Dr. Naomi
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May 21, 2024 |
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Premature Birth and the NICU Journey: Toni’s Story of Resilience
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May 20, 2024 |
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Breastfeeding and Pumping at Work: A Practical Guide for Working Moms with Mama Ruth
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May 15, 2024 |
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Returning to Work in the Netherlands: Maternity Rights and Career Confidence
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May 14, 2024 |
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41) Mental Health Hygiene: Simple Daily Habits to Reset Your Nervous System
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May 13, 2024 |
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40) Sleep Deprivation and Parenting: A Holistic Approach Without Sleep Training
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May 09, 2024 |
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39) Babywearing 101: Benefits, Safety, and Choosing the Right Carrier with Zyanya
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May 08, 2024 |
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38) Beyond the Baby Gear: How to Plan for a Supported Postpartum Recovery
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May 07, 2024 |
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37) My Birth Story: Choosing a Hospital Birth in the Netherlands
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May 06, 2024 |
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36) The POP-poli Explained: Psychiatric and Mental Health Support During Pregnancy with Prof. Birit Broekman from OLVG
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May 02, 2024 |
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35) Maternal Mental Health: Navigating the First Six Weeks Postpartum with Your Midwife with midwife Chandelle
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May 01, 2024 |
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DAMChats 16) Support for International Parents: Launching the Maternal Mental Health Series
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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34) Understanding Matrescence: The Physical and Emotional Shift of Motherhood with Ilena Standring
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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DAMChats 15) The Best Parenting Books for Summer: Introducing the DamGoode Bookclub
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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33) The Motherhood Identity Shift: Finding Yourself Again with Dr. Naomi Gibson
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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DAMChats 14) Daycare, Nannies, and Beyond: How to Build Your Support System in the Netherlands
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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32) Choosing a School in Amsterdam: When to Apply and How the Lottery Works
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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DAMChats 13) Dutch School Enrollment: What Happens After You Get Your First Choice?
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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31) Celebrating Cesarean Awareness: Your Options and Agency in the Netherlands with Dr Deurloo
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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DAMChats 12) How to Stay Sane While Parenting Abroad: 3 Practical Daily Savers
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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30) Schooling and Multilingualism: Expert Strategies for International Families in the Netherlands
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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DAMChats 11) Explaining Neurodiversity to Children: "JellyPie Firefly" with Author Anne Graham
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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BONUS: Doula Week| Finding a Doula in Amsterdam: International Support for Your Birth Journey
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Mar 24, 2024 |
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BONUS: Doula Week| Finding a Doula in the Northern Netherlands: Birth Support for Internationals
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Mar 23, 2024 |
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BONUS: Doula Week| Doulas in the South of the Netherlands: Birth Support for International Families
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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29) Your Child’s First Dentist Visit: Managing Baby and Toddler Teeth in the Netherlands
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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DAMChats 10) Rethinking Sleep Training: Building Connection and Bonds at Bedtime
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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28) Parenting Neurodiversity in the Netherlands: Finding Peer Support and Community
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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DAMChats 9) Overcoming Parenting Perfectionism: Embracing the "Good Enough" Parent
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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27) How to Embrace "Good Enough" Parenting with Dr. Naomi Gibson
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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DAMChats 8) The Reality of "Momtrepreneurship": Empowering Business Owners or Belittling Mothers?
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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26) Montessori at Home with Simone Davies: Author of The Montessori Toddler
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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DAMChats 7) The Truth About Cheap Baby Clothes: Safety, Chemicals, and Fast Fashion
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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25) Raising Bilingual Children in the Netherlands: Expert Strategies with Eowyn Crisfield
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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DAMChats 6) Managing Playdate Expectations: A Guide for International Parents
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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24) Reparenting Yourself: Healing Past Wounds While Raising Your Children with Dr Naomi Gibson
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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DAMChats 5) When the Whole House Gets Sick—Flu Season in the Netherlands
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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23) Children’s Mental Health: Navigating Moves and Life Changes with Kate Berger from the Expat Kids Club
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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DAMChats 4) What We Learned About Reading
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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22) The ABCs of Baby Books: Choosing the Right Literature for Every Age with Elizabeth Goode
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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21) Introducing Baby Allergens: A Guide to Peanuts, Eggs, and Early Exposure with ViniMini
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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DAMChats 3) Overcoming Mom Guilt: Honest Conversations and Practical Strategies
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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20) Parental Mental Health: Partner Check-ins and Relationship Self-Care with Dr. Naomi
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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DAM Chats 2) How to Stop Worrying About "Spoiling" Your Child: A Mindset Shift
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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19) Giving Birth in Amsterdam: A Guide to the Dutch Maternity System with Ilena Standring
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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DAM Chats 1) Dealing with Toddler Tantrums: Honest Stories and Survival Strategies
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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18) Village Vibes: Maren’s Birth Story and the Power of Shared Narratives
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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17) Pass the Mic: Why We Created Dam Parenting and Where We're Heading
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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16) Parenting and the Holidays: Navigating Family Dynamics and "Going Home" with Dr Naomi
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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15) Postpartum Planning in the Netherlands: The First 6 Weeks with Doula Harriet
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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14) Pregnancy Over 35 in the Netherlands: Expert Advice from an OLVG Gynaecologist
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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13) Doulas in the Netherlands: Training, Registries, and Finding Your Birth Support
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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12) Dutch Kraamzorg Explained: Postpartum Care in the Netherlands with Laura
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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11) Understanding the Dutch Verloskundige: Midwifery Care in the Netherlands
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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10) You Weren’t Meant to Do This Alone: Redefining the Modern Village with Dr. Naomi Gibson
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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9) From Coffee to Cocktails: Redefining Modern Motherhood with MamaSocial
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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8) 9 Best Pregnancy Tracker Apps in 2025: Baby Growth, Symptoms & Features
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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7) Pregnancy After Loss and Birth Trauma: A Guide to Healing and Empowerment
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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6) Pregnancy at Work in the Netherlands: HR Advice on Leave and Rights
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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5) Best Pregnancy Books: Must-Reads for Science, Birth, and Beyond
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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4) First Trimester Fitness in the Netherlands: Expert Tips for Staying Activer with Kasia & Rianne
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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3) Pregnancy Nutrition in the Netherlands: Eating for Two with Amélie
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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2) Early Pregnancy Mental Health: Managing Anxiety and Mixed Emotions with Dr. Naomi Gibson
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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1) Pregnant in the Netherlands: A Guide to Dutch Prenatal Care and Policies
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Oct 31, 2023 |