We all waited with baited breath waiting to find out if we got our first choice of school.... and we both did. Phew

So what next?

Maren and Eva both received an email from the schools and compared what was asked - and thought it might be an idea to share this with the listeners.

So you are prepared, give you an idea of what to expect when your time comes - or simply - interesting to hear what different schools do.

Celebrating Cesarean Awareness Month we delve into the world of cesarean births with an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN) Dr Deurloo - working in Dialonessenhuis in Utrecht- the oldest hospital in the Netherlands. We uncover the unique approach to cesarean sections (C-sections) in this country, where maternal choice and involvement are central to the birthing experience.

Dr Deurloo sheds light on C-section births in the Netherlands and discusses the processes involved in choices, in the operation theatre and the after care. He delves into how his mother-assisted cesareans came about, how mothers play an active role in the birth process, and how this approach empowers women and promotes a sense of agency in childbirth.

You can find him on Instagram as kldloo

He is also found as an expert for Ouders van nu and How About Mom

We are all on the socials checking out the latest tips and tricks - well Maren and Eva are now sharing and asking to hear from the listeners - what are your Sanity Savers?

Coming from two very different mindsets, Maren and Eva share three things they do themselves, and call out to hear from you also - what are your tips and tricks we can learn from?

Be sure to head on over to Instagram to leave us a note on what you do to help you get through each day.

Join us as we welcome Eowny back to delve into the exciting journey of navigating bilingualism as our children embark on their school years.

Discover invaluable insights on how to seamlessly integrate multiple languages into their educational experience.

Eowny sheds light on strategies for maintaining fluency in home languages while embracing the linguistic diversity of the school environment.

Prepare to be enlightened as we explore approaches to fostering linguistic growth and cultural awareness in this captivating episode with Eowny from On Raising Bilingual Children.

Top blog posts from Eowyn on her website:

Top 5 Tips for parents with children starting school in a new language

Is Your Child Starting School in a New Language? 5 Strategies for Caregivers to Support the Transition

Supporting multilingualism in schools: Spotlight on best practice

Labels are for clothes - not for our kids.

Rounding up the Neurodiversity Celebration week -which wrapped up on Saturday at A Different Story, where Claudia from Ludica Workshops hosted an open house for all to come and get familiar with a community of supportive parents - and the author of JellyPie FireFly would read her wonderful story.

Anne Graham has gone about with her supportive team - including Dam Parenting's own resident psychologist Dr Naomi Gibson, to write up a book - JellyPie Firefly. A book which goes about explaining how 4 letters put together means something for a child to understand.

Awesome - Dynamic - Happy - Different

"I wrote Jellypie to connect with my own daughter about a lifelong reality that she will need to cope with ......... to develop a character that she could identify with, make reference points easier and scenarios more relatable." - Anne Graham.

A reminder of what Anne herself mentions - if you want a copy of the book - you can purchase it through their website - or read out if you want a copy for your own school, community, or groups.

Check out their website here

You can read more (and see the images Anne spoke about) about this amazing book from their kickstarter here

Follow their instagram

We here at Dam Parenting want to celebrate the wonderful doula's out there making a difference in the lives of many families.

We are celebrating World Doula week by showcasing some of the wonderful doula's found all around the Netherlands. They will share where they are originally from, how long their are practising - or if a student doula, the languages they speak and specialisations they may have.

This is a great opportunity for any pregnant families out there to take a listen and maybe find someone who ticks all the boxes and can be there for them in their birthing journey.

We here at Dam Parenting want to celebrate the wonderful doula's out there making a difference in the lives of many families.

We are celebrating World Doula week by showcasing some of the wonderful doula's found all around the Netherlands. They will share where they are originally from, how long their are practising - or if a student doula, the languages they speak and specialisations they may have.

This is a great opportunity for any pregnant families out there to take a listen and maybe find someone who ticks all the boxes and can be there for them in their birthing journey.

Instagram links:

@birthmatters.nl

@natidala

@yogamama_doula_hypnobirthing

@douladorene

@birthwish.nl

@annacatharinheil

We here at Dam Parenting want to celebrate the wonderful doula's out there making a difference in the lives of many families.

We are celebrating World Doula week by showcasing some of the wonderful doula's found all around the Netherlands. They will share where they are originally from, how long their are practising - or if a student doula, the languages they speak and specialisations they may have.

This is a great opportunity for any pregnant families out there to take a listen and maybe find someone who ticks all the boxes and can be there for them in their birthing journey.

Instagram links:

@laviehypnobirthing

@oase_doula

@suto.karina

@doula.madi

@intuitief_bevallen

@siri_empowering_birth

The age old questions: How can I brush my toddlers teeth? How do you brush a toddlers teeth when they refuse? When should I start brushing my babies teeth? What age should a toddler brush their own teeth?

Most parents have goggled some form of question related to dental care and their little ones - so this episode will have all the answers you need. From when to start, what changes there are between baby and toddler teeth brushing, how to help manage oral health, to finding out WHEN do we parents actually stop having to brush our children's teeth.

This isn't a bite sized episode, but it's packed full of expert knowledge and some great tips.