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Out of postpartum recovery, into exercise!
More than half of women between the ages of 30 and 75 have experienced urine leakage while laughing or sneezing. Urinary incontinence, also known as bladder weakness, is a widespread condition in society. Approximately 50 percent of women suffer from it, many of them only between 30 and 39 years old. A trained pelvic floor is essential for […]
How pelvic floor training gives us the chance to find our stable center
More than half of women between the ages of 30 and 75 have experienced urine leakage while laughing or sneezing. Urinary incontinence, also known as bladder weakness, is a widespread condition in society. Approximately 50 percent of women suffer from it, many of them only between 30 and 39 years old. A trained pelvic floor is essential for […]
School Suddenly!
One minute they're in diapers, the next they're off to primary school – many parents will know this feeling: the first day of school arrives suddenly, bringing with it many changes for the whole family. In Bremen, most school enrollment ceremonies will take place on August 27th this year. But what becomes more important in family life when […]
How families can cope well with a separation: 7 building blocks for success
When I open the envelope, the room falls silent. Luiz's* mother and Luiz's father are waiting eagerly for me to read aloud the messages that their seven-year-old son has given me for his parents. (*Name changed by the editors) Luiz's parents have been separated for a year. Things didn't work out for them together – and after a […]
For the first few months with a baby: 5 good tips on what to do without
There's always more and more stuff – but what's really important? We at the Bremen Family Network are giving you simple tips today that can make your everyday life as new parents easier. These five things are easy to do without in the early days with a baby, and some even help protect the environment and your wallet: 1. […]
Additional needs, child support advances, child supplement & more – Our tips for low-income families
Pregnancy, or at the latest when a baby is born, brings many changes: These include not only coming together as a family and as parents, but also other important issues that concern mothers and fathers: How long will I stay home as a mother or father? Is the living space still adequate? When will I actually start receiving child benefit? […]
Constant companionship – A life with depression
Everyone gets sad, annoyed, or simply exhausted sometimes. For some people, however, this state persists for an extended period. In this case, it's referred to as a depressive mood, ranging from mild to severe depression, as the German Depression Foundation formally describes it. No two cases are alike. One in five to six German adults develops […]
Identify developmental problems early – utilize resources
7/7: Today, for our BRISE series, we spoke with Dr. Thorsten Macha. He has been a family mentor since the very beginning and visits BRISE families in their everyday lives. As a psychologist, he has been studying child development for 25 years. Dr. Macha, you are a psychologist. How did you come to your profession? “At school […]
"Having a contact person in everyday life can be so relieving!"
6/7: For our BRISE series, we spoke with family midwife Sabine Ballenberger about grandmothers, play areas, and everyday situations – and about how important picture books can be for babies. We meet with Sabine Ballenberger, a family midwife with "ProKind." The "ProKind" home visit program of the German Red Cross (DRK) Bremen branch supports families in challenging circumstances. For several years, there has been a […]
"Parents don't get an instruction manual for their child!"
5/7: In our BRISE series, we meet another family participating in BRISE. They live in Tenever, and we're curious to hear about their experiences. In Tenever, we meet Keanu* (almost 3), his little sister Ella* (3 months), and their mother Denise* (21). Together with Denise's mother, the three are already waiting for […]