Parenting with Sisu
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -The podcast for an international perspective on family life in Finland. Are you a parent living in Finland, an international parent maybe, struggling with finding sufficient information in english, wondering about how things work here? Or are you thinking about moving to Finland, finding your luck in the happiest country in the world? We from the “Parenting with sisu” podcast are international parents living in Finland for many years, raising our kids in an international community. We would like to share our experiences with you, give you tips on where to find info and help and how to network
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Episodes
Car Seat Safety
May 24, 2021 07:49 - 41 minutes - 35.1 MBToday Eleonora and Rabea are talking about one topic that we feel is very important, but is very often left out, here in Finland - which is car seat safety. We will be talking about what the laws and recommendations are here in Finland, why rear facing saves lives and what are the most common myths regarding car seat safety among parents. CAR SEAT RECOMMENDATIONS Newborn - 15kg* baby car seat (*until the baby grows out of the seat's maximum limits - weight OR height, whatever comes fi...
First Foods - When, what and how to make it fun!
May 10, 2021 07:38 - 1 hour - 48 MBToday we are talking about one of the most discussed topics of parenting - introducing solid food. We will be talking about when to start and why, different feeding options that you can choose from and how eating out with small kids works in Finland. Links: Signs of readiness https://solidstarts.com/starting-solids/readiness/ When to starts, how and with what: https://www.hel.fi/static/liitteet/sote/perheentuki/imevaisikaisen-ruokaopas-2016-englanti.pdf Food before one is not just fo...
Father Special
April 19, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBToday we have a very special episode, focusing solely on the fathers’ side of Parenting with Sisu. Listen to the stories of Ville, a Finn with an expat wife, and Peter, an expat himself, and how they went through their partner's pregnancy, birth, how they have coped in their role of being a father and what it means to be a father in Finland. LINKS: Confirmation of paternity https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/socia-health/family/law/child-welfare-officers/paternity Paternity allowance https...
Pregnancy stories: Preeclampsia
March 29, 2021 07:15 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBToday we are going to talk with our guest Mareike, who had preeclampsia with both kids, which is also known as pregnancy poisoning. A condition which is still not fully discovered and can not be prevented nor be treated as such. The symptoms are amongst others high blood pressure, protein in the urine, pain in the upper stomach, water in the extremities, headache and nausea. Ultimately it might lead to kidney failure, water in the lungs and other serious issues for the mom. Besides the...
Postpartum Doula
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis week we are talking with postpartum doula Danielle, founder of Mothers Transition, about the mental side of postpartum, about private postpartum services and her tips and tricks for a relaxed and enjoyable time after giving birth. Amongst other things, we talk about postpartum depression and how it is different from the regular baby blues that many moms experience after birth. If you need help from mental health care, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mieli https://mieli.fi/en or Äimä htt...
Postpartum in Finland
March 01, 2021 14:15 - 47 minutes - 49.8 MBToday we will be talking about the postpartum journey in Finland - who and where you can get help from and how you can make yourself as comfortable as possible. Links Psychologist services by the maternity clinics https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/administration/administration/services/service-description?id=3214 PPD https://www.hel.fi/sote/perheentuki-en/pregnancy-and-childbirth/after-childbirth/postpartum-depression/ Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale https://www.fresno.ucsf.edu/p...
Pregnancy stories: Twins
February 15, 2021 12:59 - 53 minutes - 27.8 MBWelcome back to another episode from our series Pregnancy stories, where international moms living in Finland tell about their pregnancies. We are here with Brenna, a mother of two boys - twin boys. She will be sharing her story about her twin pregnancy, the birth and how much it changed her family’s everyday life. LINKS Facebook group for expat moms of twins/multiples in Finland https://www.facebook.com/groups/3840175559413898/ Finnish association for multiple-birth families https://...
Getting ready for magical euphoria or the worst pain of your life: child birth - PART 2
February 01, 2021 07:50 - 39 minutes - 30.8 MBSome women say childbirth is a euphoric experience, while others argue it is the worst pain of their life. There are as many child birth stories as there are babies, but presumably all women wish and hope that their story will be a positive one. Some parents can’t wait to start a new life with a baby, while others may worry about their life changing too much. In this episode, we want to go through all different ways how you can prepare for this joyous occasion in Finland and what kind...
Getting ready for magical euphoria or the worst pain of your life: child birth - PART 1
February 01, 2021 07:49 - 52 minutes - 41 MBSome women say childbirth is a euphoric experience, while others argue it is the worst pain of their life. There are as many child birth stories as there are babies, but presumably all women wish and hope that their story will be a positive one. Some parents can’t wait to start a new life with a baby, while others may worry about their life changing too much. In this episode, we want to go through all different ways how you can prepare for this joyous occasion in Finland and what kind of ...
Stressing over baby’s essentials? Chill, you’re in Finland!
January 25, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 31.4 MBThinking about what to buy for the baby can be exhausting. There are sooo many things in the stores and online that seem handy or cute. But what do you really need and what is just there to make you spend money? If you are still wondering the same, TUNE IN, as in this episode we'll be sharing our experience trying to navigate through the essentials in Finland. LINKS: Maternity (Kela) box https://www.kela.fi/web/en/maternity-package-2020 Vaavi crib on wheels https://vaavi.fi/ Baby S...
Pregnancy stories: Hyperemesis Gravidarum
January 04, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 17.1 MBThis episode is the first from our new series called: Pregnancy stories, where international moms living in Finland tell about their pregnancies. Our guest Jess is sharing her pregnancy story, which is very special - Jess went through two pregnancies, during which she experienced Hyperemesis gravidarum, also known as severe morning sickness. LINKS: Hyperemeesi Ry - local support in Finland (website not available in English) https://hyperemeesi.fi/fi/etusivu/ HER Foundation - online supp...
Holiday Special 2020
December 21, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 27.6 MBKulkuset, kulkuset, riemuin helkkäilee! There’s no Christmas in Finland without the countless casseroles and ham! Or is there? How do expats from around the world celebrate the holiday season in Finland?
A korvapuusti in the oven - Being pregnant in Finland
December 14, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 29.7 MBWhat should you expect when you find out that you’re pregnant in Finland? In this episode we will explain what you need to know about the Finnish maternity clinic system, discuss our experiences and go through various issues to consider. You may be wondering where to call first, what are the routines during pregnancy, what not to eat and when to tell your employer. Tune in to listen to us talk about navigating through the first months of pregnancy in Finland! For all the links regardin...
Parenting in Finland
November 30, 2020 11:33 - 26 minutes - 19.8 MBParenting looks different in every culture around the world. Our ideas on how to raise kids stem largely from our culture. But what happens when you raise your kids in a different culture from your own? In this episode, we discuss how we perceive Finnish parenting, and what kind of effect has the Finnish culture had on our parenting styles?
Bonus episode: Parenting with Sisu
November 27, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes - 6.2 MBSisu is an old Finnish term that is used to typify the Finnish spirit and is said to be integral to understanding the Finnish culture. The power of sisu is real! It helps Finns through the toughest of situations. It’s a secret ingredient that adds a kick to life! So what is it exactly, and how does it relate to parenting? Tune into our bonus episode, and get to know how we feel about sisu and how it affected us as parents.
The Finnish way
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.6 MBWhy oh why so much milk? What’s the magic in porridge? Is fresh air worth it even in freezing temperatures? Oh, those mighty overalls and cute little silk hats. These are just some of our Finnish favourites we stopped to wonder about in this episode. In this episode we talk about... Milk myths debunked (unfortunately only in Finnish): https://maitomyytit.fi/ https://www.valio.fi/hyvinvointi/maito-ja-ravitsemus/ Benefits of full fat milk for small children: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.g...
This is us
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 21.8 MBWelcome to the “Parenting with Sisu” podcast! Three hosts. Three moms. Three approaches to parenting. That's us - Eleonora, Katja and Rabea!
Parenting with Sisu Teaser
October 08, 2020 09:56 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBComing soon, to your podcast feed! Parenting with Sisu Join our hosts as they discuss everything about parenting in Finland - from personal ups and downs as international mothers, to tutorials for navigating the healthcare system. Are you a parent living in Finland, struggling to find resources? Are you considering moving to Finland, the happiest country in the world? Or did you just always want to know about Finnish parenting culture, where babies sleeping outside in the cold, porridge i...