Silvia Expat Mama

Motherhood, Nutrition & Life Across Cultures

Love · Roots · Faith

Nourishing little bodies, honouring our roots and embracing motherhood with faith and love.

Welcome to My World!

Hola! I'm Silvia, a Colombian mother raising my daughter in a Colombian-Romanian family, currently based in the Netherlands.

Living between cultures has shaped the way I experience motherhood, celebrate our traditions and understand the importance of passing on our roots to the next generation.

My journey as a mother abroad inspired me to create Silvia Expat Mama, a space where motherhood, child nutrition, cultural identity and faith come together.

Here, I share evidence-informed educational resources on infant and child nutrition, Baby-Led Weaning (BLW), responsive feeding and positive relationships with food, alongside honest reflections on raising a family far from home.

Because motherhood is not just about raising children. It is also about growing alongside them, discovering who we are and keeping the things that matter close to our hearts.

The Heart Behind Silvia Expat Mama

Love · Roots · Faith

Three pillars guide my motherhood journey, my work and the way I connect with other families.

Love  Nurturing with Connection and Compassion

Love is at the heart of everything I do.

I believe that raising and nourishing children involves much more than providing nutritious meals. It also means creating moments of connection, building trust, respecting their individual development and supporting them with patience and understanding.

Through responsive feeding and a positive approach to mealtimes, I hope to encourage families to build healthy relationships with food, free from unnecessary pressure.

Roots  Honouring Where We Come From

As a Colombian mother raising a family with Romanian roots while living abroad, I've learned that our cultural identity is a beautiful part of the legacy we give our children.

Food, language, family traditions, music and everyday experiences help us connect with our heritage.

I believe our children can embrace the cultures around them while remaining connected to the roots that make their stories unique.

Faith Guided by God's Grace

My Christian faith is central to my life and the way I approach motherhood.

I believe the gifts and talents we receive through God's grace are blessings we have not earned, but opportunities to serve others with love.

Faith gives purpose to my work, guides my decisions and reminds me to approach motherhood with gratitude, compassion and trust in God, including during its challenging and uncertain moments.

Meet Silvia

Mother · BLW Educator · Child Nutrition & Family Wellness

Originally from Colombia, I have a professional background in International Relations and Political Studies.

Motherhood inspired me to expand my educational journey into infant and child nutrition, feeding behaviours, Baby-Led Weaning and family wellbeing.

I believe that parents deserve access to clear, practical and evidence-informed information that helps them make confident decisions while respecting their children's individual needs.

My work brings together my experiences as a mother, my educational background and my commitment to lifelong learning.

My Education & Professional Development

I am a trained Baby-Led Weaning Educator through Edulacta and continue pursuing advanced studies in Infant and Child Nutrition.

My professional development also includes education through Harvard Medical School Executive Education in Nutrition and Wellness Coaching, encompassing the following areas:

• Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching

• Health and Wellness: Designing a Sustainable Nutrition Plan

• Nutrition and Wellness Coaching

These learning experiences have deepened my understanding of nutrition, sustainable lifestyle habits, behaviour change and approaches to supporting overall wellbeing.

I am particularly interested in the connection between early childhood nutrition, responsive feeding, family habits and the development of positive relationships with food.

I remain committed to continuing my education as scientific understanding evolves.

What You'll Discover Here

Child Nutrition & Baby-Led Weaning

Discover evidence-informed educational content about introducing solid foods, BLW, food textures, feeding safety, nutritional needs and encouraging food exploration during infancy and early childhood.

My goal is to help parents better understand their children's feeding journey while respecting their development and individual needs.

Responsive Feeding & Positive Relationships with Food

Healthy eating habits begin with more than the food on the plate.

Here, we explore responsive feeding, hunger and fullness cues, food acceptance, picky eating and ways to create positive mealtime experiences without unnecessary pressure.

Motherhood Abroad

Motherhood can be beautiful, overwhelming, joyful and challenging, sometimes all in the same day.

Living far from our home countries adds another layer of experiences: missing family, adapting to different cultures, navigating unfamiliar systems and discovering new ways of raising our children.

I share reflections on the realities of expatriate motherhood and the importance of connection, identity and belonging.

Food, Culture & Little Explorers

I believe food is one of the most beautiful ways to discover the world.

Through recipes, cultural traditions and family experiences, we can introduce our children to different flavours while helping them connect with their own heritage.

Food becomes a bridge between generations, countries and memories.

Free Workshops & Educational Resources

I believe knowledge becomes more meaningful when it is shared.

Through educational content, practical resources and occasional free online workshops, I aim to support parents with reliable information about feeding, nutrition and family wellbeing.

My goal is to encourage learning in a welcoming environment where families feel respected and supported.

Beyond Silvia Expat Mama

Building Communities with Love

My passion for education and connection extends beyond my personal platform.

I am also the founder of SA Love by Grace Stichting, a Netherlands-based nonprofit organisation inspired by Christian values and dedicated to education, community development and compassionate service.

Through Expat Kids in Eindhoven, I have helped create opportunities for international families to connect, share experiences and develop a sense of belonging while raising children abroad.

These initiatives reflect my belief that every gift and talent can become an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Let's Grow Together

Motherhood is a journey of discovery, growth and continuous learning.

Whether you're beginning your baby's feeding journey, navigating childhood nutrition, raising children between cultures or simply looking for encouragement as a mother abroad, I hope you'll find something meaningful here.

I invite you to explore the blog, discover educational resources and connect with our growing community.

Rooted in Love. Proud of Our Roots. Guided by Faith.

With love,

Silvia

Silvia Expat Mama

Instagram: @silviaexpatmama