Moving with Children Part I: Searching for our Next Home in Germany
Searching for a new home in Germany with young children adds a layer of emotional complexity most relocation checklists forget to mention.
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Kids Activities
Cooling Down in the Summer Time with Kids | Quick Guide to Water Parks in Frankfurt
Frankfurt gets surprisingly hot in summer — and navigating it with a toddler requires a plan. Here are our family's favorite water parks and splash spots.
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How I Traveled through 7 Countries During my Child's First Year
I worried becoming a mom would mean the end of travel. Instead, my daughter and I visited 7 countries during her first year of life.
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Top Resources in Frankfurt for Expat Families
Frankfurt has the highest percentage of immigrants of any German city — and a surprisingly rich range of resources for international families to match.
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10 IAQs Every First-Time Parent Abroad Should Be Asking
Shopping for baby items and prenatal classes felt obvious — but there were 10 questions about having a child in Germany I never thought to ask.
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Parental Leave | Utilizing This Time for Personal Growth
Parental leave forced me to confront my relationship with productivity — and taught me more about myself than any professional course ever had.
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We Have a Spot for Kita, now what? Tips for Preparing Your Family for Nursery School
Getting the Kita spot is just the beginning — preparing your child (and yourself) for the first days of nursery school takes real work.
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How Living in Germany Shaped My Identity and View on Parenting
Living abroad in Germany reshaped how I see myself — and how I want to raise my daughter. Here's what shifted, and why.
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Parenting Abroad Prep | How a Midwife Helped Me Heal Postpartum
After an emergency C-section, my midwife was the most important person in my postpartum recovery — and every expat parent in Germany should know how to find one.
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