Connecting Health & Community: The Healthy Here Event in Amstelveen
Join us as we spotlight Healthy Here’s upcoming event on November 1st in Amstelveen — a free community gathering designed to help internationals connect directly with the Dutch health system. No huisarts (GP) referral needed for this one!This event is all about breaking barriers — meeting trusted Dutch health professionals face to face, asking questions in plain English, and finding the support you need to navigate healthcare in the Netherlands with confidence. Whether you’re new here or have been around for years, Healthy Here is creating a space for connection, clarity, and community wellbeing.Tune in to learn more about what to expect, who’s involved, and how this event is shining a light on another incredible member of our growing international community.Free to attend. Open to everyone. Because better health starts with being seen, heard, and understood.Health Fair Amstelveen 2025
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Say What You Mean: Honest conversations that save relationships with Angela from the Expat Parenting Collective
In this episode, host Eva and Angela from the Expat Parenting Collective dive into what it really takes to build strong relationships as international couples and expat families.They talk openly about the challenges of love, communication, and parenting abroad, and why no relationship is ever easy — especially when you’re juggling cultural differences, distance from family, and life in a new country.This episode is a reality check for expat partners and global parents, reminding us that relationships are partnerships — not just with our spouses, but with our children too. With honesty and warmth, Eva and Angela share how to stay connected, communicate better, and create a sense of home wherever you are. Listen to learn:How to strengthen relationships while living abroadCommunication tips for expat couples and international familiesThis topic came about from Angela's post earlier in August you can find hereYou can access The Expat Parenting Collective free ebook on how to support yourself as part of an expat/immigrant couple living far from your core suport network here
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Science fun in Amsterdam West with The Science Camp plus GIVEAWAY!
This episode marks our very first collaboration — and it’s all about family science fun in Amsterdam! Dam Parenting is teaming up with The Science Camp, who have just launched their brand-new science learning space in Amsterdam West, (Kinkerstraat 70). Together, we dive into how hands-on science activities inspire kids, spark creativity, and bring families together.To celebrate the opening of The Science Camp’s new location, we’re giving away special family passes and prizes — perfect for parents looking for exciting things to do with kids in Amsterdam.PRIZES UP FOR GRABSThe Toddler Lab - Wednesdays 0930 - 1030The Science Weekend (October 4th) 2 sessions 10:00 - 11:15 (ages 4-6) Crazy Chemistry:Learn about chemical reactions with colorful and explosive experiments.13:00 - 14:15 (ages 7-10)Astronomy Adventures14:15 - 15:30 (ages 7-10) Journey through space and learn about stars, planets, and the universe.1 day ticket to the Science Camp in the Herfst VakantieLocation: Henrick de Keijserplein 45From 9:00 - 15:00Age: 5 - 10 yearsPrice: €70 per day ( available Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday) Follow them on Instagram
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Happy International Podcast Day
Happy International Podcast Day! In this special episode, Eva takes a moment to reflect on the podcast’s journey—150+ episodes, 20k+ downloads—and the international family community it has helped build in the Netherlands. From sharing stories and expert insights to destigmatising topics like mental health, matrescence, and birth choices, this podcast is a growing village. Listeners are invited to celebrate, connect, and help shape what comes next.
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Why BBABBY Fair Is the Support Event Every Parent Needs
It takes a village to raise a child — but what about the village that supports you before, during, and after birth? In this episode, host Eva sits down with Maria from @MamaMariacoach , the organiser of the BBABBY Fair — a first-of-its-kind support fair for parents and parents-to-be.Unlike traditional baby fairs filled with products and prams, the BBABBY Fair brings together over 60 professionals, each offering the kind of wisdom, guidance, and support they once wished they had. From pregnancy to postpartum, birth partners to nutrition, this is where you’ll meet your community face-to-face.You’ll also hear familiar voices from the podcast, including Dr. Naomi Gibson, Toni from The Little Birth Company sharing her NICU story, Claudia from Ludica Support Network, and Amélie on nutrition before and during pregnancy — all part of this incredible village.Whether you’re planning to start a family, are already pregnant, or navigating life with little ones, the BBABBY Fair is your chance to learn, connect, and find the support you deserve.Join us as we explore the story behind BBABBY, why this event matters so deeply, and how it’s reshaping the way we think about community in parenting.Get your ticket here
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