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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'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
First aid for parents
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.
Summer holidays already planned?
Summer vacation begins in Bremen on July 2nd. But how can the six-week break be effectively combined with family and work life? The Bremen Holiday Compass offers support: at bremer-ferienkompass.de, parents can find an up-to-date overview of supervised holiday programs for school children aged 6 and up.
Are you looking for a midwife in Bremen?
In Bremen, there's the Bremen/Bremerhaven midwife search tool, which helps you find a suitable midwife. The midwifery centers in Gröpelingen, Osterholz, and Vegesack offer neighborhood-based services for pregnant women, (expectant) parents, and families with babies – ensuring you feel well cared for and supported. Every pregnancy brings many questions – and often also […]
New magazine for families with and without a marriage certificate
Families today are more diverse than ever: people live together married, unmarried, with and without children, or as blended families. However, couples are often unaware of the specific rights, entitlements, and obligations that marriage entails – and what applies to couples living together without being married. The magazine "Yes. No. Maybe?" informs families, both married and unmarried, about the most important regulations concerning assets, pensions, alimony, and child custody.
Does my child need early intervention services?
In Bremen, there are various early intervention programs for children who need more attention, support, and encouragement than other children in their early years to develop properly. Your pediatrician is the first point of contact if you are concerned that your child is not developing appropriately for their age. For example, if your child […]
Are you looking for a pediatrician in your area?
Our overview of all pediatricians in the city of Bremen will give you a good starting point. Your child will need their health insurance card for every examination. For preventative checkups, they will need their yellow child health record booklet (U-Heft), and if your child is due for vaccination, they will need their vaccination record. The on-call pediatric service can help you when the doctor's office is closed. […]
What do the Bremen educational counseling centers do?
Did you know that children, teenagers, parents, and other caregivers can contact the city's counseling centers for children, teenagers, and families with any personal or family-related questions? These can include questions about development, parenting, (family) conflicts, or separation and divorce. The counselors typically discuss very personal experiences and […]
What does the youth welfare office actually do?
Have you always wanted to know what the youth welfare office does and what kind of support it can offer you? On "The Youth Welfare Office: Support that makes a difference" you can find out about the work of youth welfare offices and learn more about their services and programs.
Childcare – what you need to know: Bremen's daycare portal
Through the online platform "Kita-Portal", parents and guardians can get an overview of available childcare options, search for a suitable place and register their child digitally for a childcare place.