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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. […]
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 […]
Reaching a goal with small steps
4/7: Today, for our BRISE series, we spoke with Türkan Erdogan from "ProKind." She accompanies and supports BRISE families and knows that taking small steps makes reaching the goal much more certain. 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 collaboration with the research initiative […]
Listen even more, talk to each other even more
3/7: Today in our BRISE series, a family from Huchting shares their story. The last two posts focused on the scientific background of BRISE. But what do the families actually experience? We visited a BRISE family in Huchting who explained what BRISE is all about and how the support helps them in their daily lives. We […]
"Parents have a great influence on the development of their children."
2/7: Today in our BRISE series, we speak with Dr. Heidemarie Rose, co-founder of the BRISE project, about parenthood, educational equity, beacons of hope, and family-friendly, supportive spaces. Dr. Rose, everyone is talking about the importance of early childhood development. Why is it so important? “We know that a child’s development initially takes place in a very close […]
What is BRISE about?
1/7: Today, in our BRISE series, Dr. Melanie Böckmann and Dr. Birgit Mathes explain what the BRISE initiative is all about, the role of scientific support, and the project's goals. "With BRISE, Bremen is committed to providing even more effective support for children and their families during their early years. […]
Now available on the family blog: The BRISE series
BRISE: A Bremen Lighthouse Project for Greater Equal Opportunities. We at the Bremen Family Network would like to introduce you to the Bremen lighthouse project BRISE. But what exactly is BRISE? And why are we introducing it to you? In our seven-part series, you'll learn everything about the project! BRISE is short for Bremen Initiative for Strengthening Early Childhood Development. With […]