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Help with starting school! What parents need to know now

July 8, 2026

The first day of school at most Bremen primary schools is August 15th this year. It's a big day for first-graders and their parents, as it marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. Between school cones, photos, and general excitement, parents can quickly feel pressured to make everything perfect.

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Bremen heat portal now online
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Bremen heat portal now online

July 6, 2026

The heat portal is the central information platform for the state of Bremen. It compiles current information, behavioral recommendations, and background information on all aspects of heat.

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You want to get involved in Bremen – but don't know how?

July 2, 2026

The city of Bremen offers numerous opportunities for volunteering – whether with a club or a welfare organization, as a mentor, cultural companion, or guardian. If you would like to volunteer to help children, young people, and families in Bremen, you will find key contact points and relevant networks here.

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Suddenly in need of care? The care support centers in Bremen offer free advice

June 30, 2026

When someone becomes dependent on care, many questions often arise: What support is available? What services does long-term care insurance cover? How can care be organized at home? And which support services are suitable for one's own situation? The care support centers in the state of Bremen are a neutral, free, and independent point of contact for all questions relating to care. They help to maintain an overview and find suitable solutions together.

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ReBUZ Bremen: Help when school becomes difficult

June 23, 2026

Things don't always run smoothly at school. Some children have learning difficulties, others don't feel comfortable in class, struggle with anxiety, or lose their motivation to attend school. Parents, too, sometimes face questions they can't answer on their own. This is precisely where the Regional Counseling and Support Centers in Bremen – ReBUZ for short – provide support.

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What do process guides actually do?
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What do process guides actually do?

June 17, 2026

When a child, adolescent, or young adult has a disability or is at risk of developing one, families are often faced with many questions: What support is available? Who is responsible? What applications need to be submitted? And where do you even begin?

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Abortion? What you should know in Bremen

June 15, 2026

An unwanted pregnancy can trigger many feelings: uncertainty, fear, or feeling overwhelmed. In Bremen, there are counseling centers and medical services that support women and their families – confidentially and without judgment of their personal decisions. No woman has to face this situation alone. We have compiled the most important information for this situation.

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Here's how it works: Initial registration in the daycare portal

June 9, 2026

Are you looking for childcare for your child? You can register your child for a place in a daycare center or with a childminder via the City of Bremen's daycare portal – online at Kitaportal.bremen.de. There are two options to help you with the registration process: You can follow the step-by-step instructions or watch a short explanatory video. Choose the option that suits you best […]

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For the first few months with a baby: 5 good tips on what to do without

June 4, 2026

There's always more and more stuff – but what's really important? We'll give you simple tips that can make your everyday life as expectant or new parents easier. We'll tell you about five things you can easily do without in the early days with a baby, some of which even help protect the environment and your wallet

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Family emergency: First aid for parents
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Family emergency: First aid for parents

June 4, 2026

Turbulent, loud, and full of tasks – family life is often challenging and stressful. Many parents have questions about parenting and living together. Whether it's a toddler, a first-grader, or a teenager going through puberty – every family phase has its own unique challenges to overcome.

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