{"id":6726,"date":"2025-08-11T14:46:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T12:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/children-family\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:55:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:55:43","slug":"children-family","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/employee-service-portal-home-page\/children-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Children &#038; Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balancing Family and Career<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-5-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6564\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-5-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-5-2-207x311.jpg 207w, https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-5-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-5-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-5-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/awo-lifebalance-shooting-Tag-1-5-2-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"border-radius:0px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Watching your own children grow up brings parents many happy moments, but also presents a constant stream of <strong>new challenges<\/strong>. Balancing family responsibilities with your professional life isn&#8217;t always easy\u2014especially if you can&#8217;t count on support from your family of origin, friends, or acquaintances, if you don&#8217;t have a social network (or haven&#8217;t built one yet), or if you&#8217;re a single parent.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our resource section on Children &amp; Family provides important information on <strong>all aspects of child care<\/strong> and <strong>balancing family and work<\/strong>. Rest assured: There are many options for help and support for families in Germany.  <strong>You won&#8217;t be left alone.<\/strong>  On the following pages, we&#8217;ll provide you with the necessary basic knowledge and tell you what&#8217;s important.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aur-service-kifa has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background aur-service-kifa is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>With our comprehensive range of counseling and referral services, we support families exactly where they need it most:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-check-list\">\n<li><strong>Appropriate child care:<\/strong> For example, helping to find spots in daycare centers, daycare providers, caregivers, and au pairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergency Child Care<\/strong>: Quick Solutions When Regular Child Care Is Unavailable on Short Notice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arranging vacation and recreational activities and tutoring<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advice on Parental Leave and Parental Benefits<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Counseling<\/strong> <strong>on work-life balance issues:<\/strong> For example, balancing work and family, blended families, and single parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support and parenting coaching on family issues<\/strong>: for example, pregnancy and childbirth, child-rearing, adolescence, school, family conflicts, divorce, and separation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal guidance for all challenging life situations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aur-service-kifa\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">Please contact our experts directly and confidentially\u2014we\u2019d be happy to assist you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aur-service-kifa is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-20be11b6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aur-service-kifa\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/kontakt\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aur-service-kifa\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:08002961133\">Call directly for free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background aur-service-kifa is-style-default\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">All About Pregnancy &amp; Childbirth<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6982 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-first-steps-for-parents\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=balancing-pregnancy-and-work\" target=\"_self\" >Balancing Pregnancy and Work<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Pregnancy often raises questions about one&#8217;s professional situation. In addition to organizing one&#8217;s own work, this involves health&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=balancing-pregnancy-and-work\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6981 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-first-steps-for-parents\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=making-the-most-of-parental-leave\" target=\"_self\" >Making the Most of Parental Leave<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Every parent has the right to take parental leave to care for and raise their child until the&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=making-the-most-of-parental-leave\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6975 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-first-steps-for-parents\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=applying-for-and-using-parental-benefits\" target=\"_self\" >Applying for and Using Parental Benefits<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Parental allowance provides financial support to parents after the birth of a child if they take a break&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=applying-for-and-using-parental-benefits\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6974 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-first-steps-for-parents\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=apply-for-child-benefits-the-child-supplement\" target=\"_self\" >Apply for Child Benefits &#038; the Child Supplement<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The German social welfare system provides financial support to families with children. One of the key benefits is&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=apply-for-child-benefits-the-child-supplement\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Finding the Right Care<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6923 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-support-services\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=choosing-the-right-daycare-center\" target=\"_self\" >Choosing the Right Daycare Center<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">If you, as a parent, are returning to work shortly after the birth or after parental leave, reliable&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=choosing-the-right-daycare-center\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6909 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-support-services\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=understanding-educational-concepts\" target=\"_self\" >Understanding Educational Concepts<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Child care facilities operate based on an educational philosophy that is documented in writing and shapes both daily&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=understanding-educational-concepts\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6894 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-support-services\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=group-structures-in-childcare-facilities\" target=\"_self\" >Group Structures in Childcare Facilities<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Before enrolling your child in a daycare center, it&#8217;s a good idea to take a look at the&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=group-structures-in-childcare-facilities\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7017 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-support-services\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=providing-good-support-during-the-adjustment-period\" target=\"_self\" >Providing Good Support During the Adjustment Period<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Every child experiences the transition to daycare in their own way. The younger the child is, the more&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=providing-good-support-during-the-adjustment-period\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7016 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-support-services\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=learn-about-child-day-care\" target=\"_self\" >Learn About Child Day Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In recent years, child day care\u2014the care of children by child care providers\u2014has continued to develop both in&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=learn-about-child-day-care\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7015 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-support-services\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=organizing-care-in-the-home-environment\" target=\"_self\" >Organizing Care in the Home Environment<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">In addition to institutional childcare options, it is also possible to have children cared for in one&#8217;s own&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=organizing-care-in-the-home-environment\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6868 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-support-services\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=compare-types-of-care\" target=\"_self\" >Compare Types of Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">If you, as a parent, are returning to work shortly after the birth or after parental leave, reliable&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=compare-types-of-care\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">School &amp; Educational Pathways<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6926 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-school\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=understanding-the-german-school-system\" target=\"_self\" >Understanding the German School System<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Germany&#8217;s federal public education system offers a wide variety of school types and educational pathways. These lead to&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=understanding-the-german-school-system\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6922 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-school\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=from-elementary-school-to-secondary-school\" target=\"_self\" >From elementary school to secondary school<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The German education system offers a wide variety of school types and educational pathways tailored to the individual&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=from-elementary-school-to-secondary-school\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7013 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-school\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=learn-about-special-education-schools-specialized-schools\" target=\"_self\" >Learn About Special Education Schools &#038; Specialized Schools<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Special education and resource schools include various types of schools for children with special learning or support needs.&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=learn-about-special-education-schools-specialized-schools\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7024 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-school\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=organizing-after-school-care\" target=\"_self\" >Organizing After-School Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">After-school care complements the school day and provides a reliable structure that extends beyond school hours. It takes&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=organizing-after-school-care\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Balancing Family and Work<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6925 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-work-life-balance\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=coping-with-everyday-life-when-you-have-children-who-need-care\" target=\"_self\" >Coping with Everyday Life When You Have Children Who Need Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Parents may either assume caregiving responsibilities from the moment of birth, or their children may come to need&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=coping-with-everyday-life-when-you-have-children-who-need-care\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6905 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-work-life-balance\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=managing-daily-life-as-a-single-parent\" target=\"_self\" >Managing Daily Life as a Single Parent<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Single parents often have a particular need for reliable child care \u2014especially when there are no family support&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=managing-daily-life-as-a-single-parent\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6916 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-work-life-balance\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=plan-your-vacation-time-carefully\" target=\"_self\" >Plan Your Vacation Time Carefully<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">The long school breaks cannot be fully covered by regular annual leave\u2014especially during summer break, but also at&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=plan-your-vacation-time-carefully\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Child Development &amp; Health<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6924 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-child-development-and-health\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=supporting-a-childs-development\" target=\"_self\" >Supporting a Child&#8217;s Development<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">From birth through puberty, the U1 through U12 well-child checkups monitor your child\u2019s physical, mental, and social development.&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=supporting-a-childs-development\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6906 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-child-development-and-health\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=promoting-health-preventive-care\" target=\"_self\" >Promoting Health &#038; Preventive Care<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Health issues affect children and parents for many years. Regular checkups, early intervention, and a keen eye on&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=promoting-health-preventive-care\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-bottom-color:#e4e4e4;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:6px\">Find Additional Support for Families<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query mobile-swipe-container is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6904 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-support-for-families\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=counseling-and-support-services\" target=\"_self\" >Counseling and Support Services<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Life with children brings many situations that can be challenging or stressful. To a certain extent, that&#8217;s just&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=counseling-and-support-services\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7014 aur_infobereich type-aur_infobereich status-publish hentry tag-support-for-families\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group stretch-vertical linkbox has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><h2 style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3f851305385f89b7fddc50072f4caca0 wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=take-advantage-of-family-health-retreats-recreational-programs\" target=\"_self\" >Take Advantage of Family Health Retreats &#038; Recreational Programs<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Adequate rest is an important prerequisite for balancing work and family life in a healthy and productive way&hellip;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-text\"><a class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/awo-lifebalance.de\/en\/?aur_infobereich=take-advantage-of-family-health-retreats-recreational-programs\">More on this<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Balancing Family and Career Watching your own children grow up brings parents many happy moments, but also presents a constant stream of new challenges. 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