The Dam Parenting Podcast: Your Village in Audio Form

Raising children abroad comes with its own set of unique joys and challenges—especially when you’re doing it far from family, in a new language, and within a completely different system. That’s where The Dam Parenting Podcast comes in. Created for international, expat, and migrant families living in the Netherlands, this podcast is your friendly, informative, and supportive companion through pregnancy, birth, and parenting in a new country.

More Than Just a Podcast

With over 130 episodes and 20,000+ downloads, The Dam Parenting Podcast is quickly becoming a trusted resource for international parents navigating life in the Netherlands. But it’s more than just a podcast. It’s a supportive community—a virtual village—built by people who truly understand what it’s like to raise children without nearby grandparents, in a multilingual home, while trying to make sense of new systems and cultural expectations. Sometimes, reading endless articles or leaflets can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re already mentally juggling so much. This podcast offers an easier, more digestible way to get to grips with what’s going on around you, wherever you are.

Real Topics, Real Experts, Local Voices

Each episode is grounded in lived experience and guided by local expertise. Whether you’re expecting your first child or settling into school systems, the show offers something for every stage of your parenting journey. You’ll hear from:

• Midwives, doulas, and birth professionals who understand the Dutch system
• Therapists and maternal mental health advocates who know the emotional load parents carry
• Educators, counsellors, and multilingual specialists helping you decode everything from childcare options to language development
• And, importantly, local parents and community members, whose voices make the experience more relatable, grounded, and encouraging

Special Series: Mini Guides for Big Topics

Alongside weekly episodes, the podcast also hosts two monthly mini-series that dive deeper into key topics:

1. The Child Psychologist – A recurring series featuring an experienced child psychologist who delves into the core elements of raising little ones, and answers questions from listeners.
2. Raising Multilingual Children – A beloved series that explores the joys and challenges of nurturing multiple languages in your home. From identity to speech development, these episodes offer both heart and guidance.

These mini-series are tailored to the realities of raising third culture kids—children growing up in cultures different from their parents’—with compassion and practical advice.

From Feeding Bottles to School Bags

The Dam Parenting Podcast covers a wide range of topics including:

• Pregnancy and birthing in the Dutch system
• Postpartum support and maternal wellbeing
• Early childhood development and play
• Navigating daycare, school systems, and healthcare
• Managing family mental health as migrants or expats
• Identity, belonging, and parenting across cultures

There’s no sugar-coating or perfectionism here—just helpful, honest conversations with people who get it.

Built for You, Wherever You Are

Whether you’ve just arrived in the Netherlands or have been here for years, The Dam Parenting Podcast is designed to meet you where you are. You can listen on your commute, during nap time, or while wandering the aisles of your local supermarket.

With guests who live and work in the Netherlands, episodes are packed with practical, culturally relevant advice and a tone that feels more like a friend than a formal guidebook.

Join the Village

In a world where parenting abroad can sometimes feel isolating, The Dam Parenting Podcast offers connection, understanding, and support. It reminds us that while we might be far from home, we don’t have to do this alone.

So if you’re looking for a place to learn, connect, and feel a little less alone in your parenting journey in the Netherlands—this is it.

Listen to your village. Find The Dam Parenting Podcast on all major platforms, or visit damparentingpodcast to explore episodes and resources.

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