Mastering the Kita Eingewöhnung Starting daycare is a significant milestone for both children and parents. This period, often referred to as Eingewöhnung or "daycare adaptation" is scary for most parents…
Flight travel with babies/toddlers As international mothers living in Germany, you probably want to visit your families living in your home country. This often involves long flights, which can be…
Doula support in Berlin Who is a doula? How can she support you during your motherhood journey? And how can you get doula support in Berlin? To understand all of this,…
Financial benefits for new parents in Germany Germany offers a lot of financial benefits and support for expecting and new parents. In this blog post, I will give you an…
Changes to Elterngeld 2024 Changes to parental allowance, new paternity leave, more regular sick days for children and more. Since many months, there has been quite a buzz about sweeping…
Stories of Motherhood Shirin Lausch is the author of a German book "Mit anderen Wurzeln" which tells the motherhood stories of 40 international mothers, comparing their experiences in Germany and their…
Investing for children: the longer the better With a basic formula of investing being „time * money = capital“, the decades of life kids have in front of them make…
Finding a kita spot for your toddler can be quite a challenge in Berlin. I asked an expert, Lisa Hübner, founder of Kietzee, for her tips on what to expect when you're looking for childcare options in Berlin.
Summer activities with children in and around Berlin Summer in Berlin is a fantastic time of year for families with small children to explore the great outdoors. Here are some…
Surviving winter with babies and toddlers in Berlin Winter in Berlin can be a real challenge for parents of babies and toddlers. Between the short days, cold weather, and rain,…