Parenting with Sisu

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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Parenting in Finland

Parenting with Sisu

11/30/20 • 26 min

Parenting 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?

The Finnish way

Parenting with Sisu

11/16/20 • 20 min

Why 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.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4981537/

Porridge health benefits: https://www.ifmch.com/benefits-oatmeal-babies/

Finnish candy day: https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/27/suppl_3/ckx187.405/4556373

This is us

Parenting with Sisu

11/02/20 • 27 min

Welcome 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

Parenting with Sisu

10/08/20 • 2 min

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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 is required every morning, and young children ride the metro alone.

You can find us on your favorite podcast app, as well as on our blog! Don’t forget to also follow us on social media, to get all the newest updates and behind-the-scenes content that you don’t want to miss!

Pregnancy stories: Preeclampsia

Parenting with Sisu

03/29/21 • 31 min

Today 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 symptoms for the mom, the condition also bears risks for the baby since it is often not perfectly supplied with what it needs to grow.

Pregnancy stories: Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Parenting with Sisu

01/04/21 • 20 min

This 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 support

https://www.hyperemesis.org/who-we-help/family-friends/support-for-mothers-families/

Getting ready for magical euphoria or the worst pain of your life: child birth - PART 2

Parenting with Sisu

02/01/21 • 39 min

Some 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 support systems are offered through Neuvola and other channels.

LINKS
Key websites for information and services regarding pregnancy, childbirth and parenting:

Naistalo website for info about pregnancy and childbirth
https://www.terveyskyla.fi/naistalo/raskaus-ja-synnytys

Perhetuki (Family support) website by Helsinki city
https://www.hel.fi/sote/perheentuki-en

Neuvola (maternity clinic)
https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/socia-health/family/maternity/

Open neuvola (maternity clinic)
https://www.hel.fi/helsinki/en/socia-health/family/maternity/open-clinics/

Private midwifery service in Tampere
https://www.vauvantai.fi/inenglish

Childbirth

Birth preparation classes and doula services
https://doules.fi

Positive Birth movement
https://www.motherstransition.com

Info about childbirth (including videos in English)
https://www.hus.fi/en/treatments-and-examinations/labor

HUS orientation visits to the hospital
https://www.hus.fi/en/treatments-and-examinations/choice-maternity-hospital-and-orientation-visits

Interpreter during childbirth
https://www.infofinland.fi/en/living-in-finland/settling-in-finland/do-you-need-an-interpreter

Pain relief options
https://www.terveyskyla.fi/naistalo/raskaus-ja-synnytys/synnytys/synnytyskivun-hoito/synnytyskivun-l%C3%A4%C3%A4kkeellinen-hoito

HUS support for pregnant women
https://www.hus.fi/hoidot-ja-tutkimukset/raskausajan-vastaanotot

https://www.infofinland.fi/en/living-in-finland/health/when-you-are-expecting-a-baby

Pregnancy stories: Twins

Parenting with Sisu

02/15/21 • 53 min

Welcome 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://monikkoperheet.fi/

Detailed info on everything regarding having twins in Finland
https://www.hyvakysymys.fi/en/course/a-good-start-to-parenting-multiples-online-course-for-parents-expecting-twins-or-triplets/support-for-parenting-multiples/

Kela benefits for multiple-birth families
https://www.kela.fi/web/en/multiple-birth-families

Multiple pregnancy info
https://www.odotusaika.fi/en/worried/multiple-pregnancy/

Compass Psychology New Mothers Group
https://compasspsychology.fi/new-mothers-group-helsinki/

A korvapuusti in the oven - Being pregnant in Finland

Parenting with Sisu

12/14/20 • 38 min

What 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 regarding pregnancy in Finland, visit our website: www.parentingwithsisu.com

First Foods - When, what and how to make it fun!

Parenting with Sisu

05/10/21 • 61 min

Today 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 for fun
https://www.childrensnutrition.co.uk/full-blog/criticalnutrients

Baby Led Weaninghttps://solidstarts.com/baby-led-weaning/

Science based FB group for BLW and combo feeding
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1505873949509904

Choking hazards (based on age)
https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/foods-and-drinks/choking-hazards.html

Great resources for tackling picky eating (includes great tips for all parents to know)
https://instagram.com/eat2grow.kids.nutrition?igshid=stir5hzaclhf

https://instagram.com/kids.nutritionist?igshid=1p6pxvtf45m8i

https://instagram.com/feedingpickyeaters?igshid=1b7z8l3fhrvd7

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