Balancing Family and Career
Watching your own children grow up brings parents many happy moments, but also presents a constant stream of new challenges. Balancing family responsibilities with your professional life isn’t always easy—especially if you can’t count on support from your family of origin, friends, or acquaintances, if you don’t have a social network (or haven’t built one yet), or if you’re a single parent.
Our resource section on Children & Family provides important information on all aspects of child care and balancing family and work. Rest assured: There are many options for help and support for families in Germany. You won’t be left alone. On the following pages, we’ll provide you with the necessary basic knowledge and tell you what’s important.
All About Pregnancy & Childbirth
Die Zeit rund um Schwangerschaft und Geburt bringt viele Veränderungen und Fragen mit sich. Die folgenden Artikel begleiten Sie in dieser besonderen Lebensphase und bieten Orientierung für einen guten Start ins Familienleben.
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Balancing Pregnancy and Work
Pregnancy often raises questions about one’s professional situation. In addition to organizing one’s own work, this involves health…
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Making the Most of Parental Leave
Every parent has the right to take parental leave to care for and raise their child until the…
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Applying for and Using Parental Benefits
Parental allowance provides financial support to parents after the birth of a child if they take a break…
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Apply for Child Benefits & the Child Supplement
The German social welfare system provides financial support to families with children. One of the key benefits is…
Finding the Right Care
Die Wahl einer passenden Betreuung ist eine wichtige Entscheidung für Kinder und Eltern. Die folgenden Artikel unterstützen Sie dabei, Betreuungsmöglichkeiten kennenzulernen und eine passende Lösung für deine Familie zu finden.
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Choosing the Right Daycare Center
If you, as a parent, are returning to work shortly after the birth or after parental leave, reliable…
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Understanding Educational Concepts
Child care facilities operate based on an educational philosophy that is documented in writing and shapes both daily…
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Group Structures in Childcare Facilities
Before enrolling your child in a daycare center, it’s a good idea to take a look at the…
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Providing Good Support During the Adjustment Period
Every child experiences the transition to daycare in their own way. The younger the child is, the more…
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Learn About Child Day Care
In recent years, child day care—the care of children by child care providers—has continued to develop both in…
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Organizing Care in the Home Environment
In addition to institutional childcare options, it is also possible to have children cared for in one’s own…
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Compare Types of Care
If you, as a parent, are returning to work shortly after the birth or after parental leave, reliable…
School & Educational Pathways
Kinder erleben auf ihrem Bildungsweg viele wichtige Übergänge und neue Herausforderungen. Die folgenden Artikel helfen Ihnen dabei, Ihr Kind in den verschiedenen Entwicklungs- und Bildungsphasen gut zu begleiten.
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Understanding the German School System
Germany’s federal public education system offers a wide variety of school types and educational pathways. These lead to…
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From elementary school to secondary school
The German education system offers a wide variety of school types and educational pathways tailored to the individual…
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Learn About Special Education Schools & Specialized Schools
Special education and resource schools include various types of schools for children with special learning or support needs.…
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Organizing After-School Care
After-school care complements the school day and provides a reliable structure that extends beyond school hours. It takes…
Balancing Family and Work
Familie und Beruf unter einen Hut zu bringen, ist oft eine tägliche Herausforderung. Die folgenden Artikel geben Ihnen praktische Anregungen, um den Familienalltag zu organisieren und Beruf und Privatleben gut miteinander zu vereinbaren.
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Coping with Everyday Life When You Have Children Who Need Care
Parents may either assume caregiving responsibilities from the moment of birth, or their children may come to need…
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Plan Your Vacation Time Carefully
The long school breaks cannot be fully covered by regular annual leave—especially during summer break, but also at…
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Managing Daily Life as a Single Parent
Single parents often have a particular need for reliable child care —especially when there are no family support…
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Strengthening Media Literacy in Everyday Family Life
Key Points at a Glance Smartphones, tablets, streaming services, and video games—media are now an integral part of…
Child Development & Health
Jedes Kind entwickelt sich in seinem eigenen Tempo und stellt Eltern immer wieder vor neue Fragen. Die folgenden Artikel unterstützen Sie dabei, die Entwicklung Ihres Kindes zu begleiten, seine Gesundheit zu fördern und Herausforderungen im Familienalltag gut zu meistern.
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Supporting a Child’s Development
From birth through puberty, the U1 through U12 well-child checkups monitor your child’s physical, mental, and social development.…
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Promoting Health & Preventive Care
Health issues affect children and parents for many years. Regular checkups, early intervention, and a keen eye on…
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Supporting Children’s Emotional Development
Key Points at a Glance Joy, anger, fear, pride, or disappointment—children experience many different emotions every day. Some…
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Guiding Children in Their Use of Social Media
Key Points at a Glance Whether it’s videos, photos, chats, or short clips—social media plays an important role…
Find Additional Support for Families
Besondere Beratungs- und Unterstützungsangebote zu finden, ist nicht immer einfach. DIe folgenden Artikel geben Ihnen Orientierung.
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Counseling and Support Services
Life with children brings many situations that can be challenging or stressful. To a certain extent, that’s just…
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Take Advantage of Family Health Retreats & Recreational Programs
Adequate rest is an important prerequisite for balancing work and family life in a healthy and productive way…
