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Are you a (new) parent in Germany? You can find useful tips, stories, and news about parenting in Berlin, job coaching and self-care for parents and lots of tips for baby and child care.
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Mompreneur - starting a business in Germany
Starting a business in Germany
Are you a new mother and thinking about starting a business? Then this...
Spotlight: The Confused Mother
Spotlight: The Confused Mother
I had the pleasure of speaking to other entrepreneurs and mothers in their...
Struggling with confidence after baby?
Confidence issues after baby
Many mothers have low confidence after having a baby and being away from...
Work-life balance after Elternzeit (parental leave)
Work-life balance after Elternzeit
Your baby is now a toddler, your Elternzeit is ending soon and you’re...
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Parenting in Berlin
Summer activities with children in Berlin
Summer activities with children in and around Berlin
Summer in Berlin is a fantastic time of year for...
How to manage long flights home with babies?
Flight travel with babies/toddlers
As international mothers living in Germany, you probably want to visit...
Mastering the Kita Eingewöhnung
Mastering the Kita Eingewöhnung
Starting daycare is a significant milestone for both children and parents....
How do I get doula support in Berlin?
Doula support in Berlin
Who is a doula? How can she support you during your motherhood journey? And how...
Changes to Elterngeld in 2024
Changes to Elterngeld 2024
Changes to parental allowance, new paternity leave, more regular sick days...
Finding a kita in Berlin
Finding a kita spot for your toddler can be quite a challenge in Berlin. I asked an expert, Lisa Hübner,...
Indoor Activities for to Beat the Winter Blues with children in Berlin
Surviving winter with babies and toddlers in Berlin
Winter in Berlin can be a real challenge for parents...
Support for Parents in Germany: Elterngeld, Kindergeld and more
Financial benefits for new parents in Germany
Germany offers a lot of financial benefits and support...
Mit anderen Wurzeln: An author interview
Stories of Motherhood
Shirin Lausch is the author of a German book “Mit anderen Wurzeln”...
Fresh start: Checklist for moving to Berlin
Fresh start: Moving to Berlin
Berlin is such an international city and many people move here for a fresh...
Investing money for children
Investing for children: the longer the better
With a basic formula of investing being „time * money =...
Job Coaching and Self-care for mothers
Mompreneur - starting a business in Germany
Starting a business in Germany
Are you a new mother and thinking about starting a business? Then this...
Want a thriving relationship after having kids?
Staying together for the kids?
We see relationships fail far too often after kids come into the picture....
AVGS Gutschein or AVGS Voucher for job coaching
AVGS Voucher/ AVGS Gutschein
When I speak to a mother who is looking to restart her career in Germany,...
Struggling with confidence after baby?
Confidence issues after baby
Many mothers have low confidence after having a baby and being away from...
Work-life balance after Elternzeit (parental leave)
Work-life balance after Elternzeit
Your baby is now a toddler, your Elternzeit is ending soon and you’re...
How to find a job in Germany
How to find a job in Germany
I put together a guide for mothers who want to find a new job in Germany...
Job coaching in Berlin for mothers
Job coaching for mothers in Berlin
It can be so empowering to have a job coach by your side as you plan...
Baby brain, mom brain: what is it?
Mom brain or baby brain
What is it and why does it happen to mothers?
What...
Good nutrition for mental well-being for mothers
Good Nutrition for Mental well-being for mothers
Mental health is of great importance especially when...
3 Ways for Effective Self-care for Mothers
Three tips for self-care for mothers
Why self-care won’t get you anywhere and what you should do...
Having small children can make parents exhausted!
Having small children can be exhausting!
All parents know it can be exhausting to have small children....
Mom guilt and the perfect mother
Mom guilt and the idea of the perfect mother
What is it and how can we as mothers deal with it? A conversation...
Transformational healing for mothers
Transformational healing work for mothers
We, mothers, feel guilty about a lot of things because of society’s...
How to stop feeling exhausted when you have small children
How to stop feeling exhausted when you have small children
Mothers with small children feel exhausted...
Baby and Child Care in Germany
Keeping your children cool and safe in the summer in Germany
Keep your kids safe and cool this summer
As a new parent...
Tips for Stress-Free Travel with Babies and Toddlers
Tips for stress free travel with kids
Traveling with...
How to dress babies and toddlers in winter in Germany
How to dress babies and toddlers in winter
Finding...
Creating the best physical space for your kids and family
Creating the best space for your kids and family
An...
It takes a village to raise a child: the importance of community
It takes a village to raise a child: the importance...
A Guide to Introducing Solids to Your Baby
Starting solids for babies
A guide on starting solids,...
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