• Myths Parental Allowance in Germany – Elterngeld

    Parental allowance in euros

    Elterngeld and Elternzeit in Germany is a great benefit when comparing to some other countries, but claiming for Elterngeld can be a pain in the neck. There is so much to understand, to decide and to fill out. And there are quite a number of Elterngeld myths spreading here in Germany. Between Germans but also between foreign parents like me. Let's check the 3 Big Parental Allowance Myths in Germany.

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    How much Parental Allowance in Germany? Calculate Elterngeld!

    Navigating the complexities of parenthood can be an overwhelming task, especially when it comes to financial planning. In Germany, a country known for its robust social support system, parental allowance (Elterngeld) plays a crucial role in providing financial assistance to…

  • Motherhood

    Expat mothers: experiences

    Expat mothers refer to women who are living in a foreign country away from their home country while raising their children. Being an expat mother comes with its own unique set of challenges and experiences. Here are some aspects to…

  • Elternzeit in Germany

    Elternzeit (Parental leave) in Germany

    Elternzeit is a very special time, and has a lot of magic moments! Being able to spend more time with your children is in my opinion priceless. However, having a baby in a foreign country can be pretty scary and…

  • types of Elterngeld in Germany

    Types of Elterngeld in Germany

    Parental Allowance (aka Elterngeld) is a financial benefit for parents with babies or toddlers in Germany. It aims to enable parents to take time to be with their child, by helping families to continue securing their financial income and there…

  • Elterngeld in Germany

    Parental allowance in Germany – Elterngeld in Germany

    Parental Allowance (aka Elterngeld) is a financial benefit for parents with babies or toddlers in Germany. It aims to enable parents to take time to be with their child, by helping families to continue securing their financial income, but Elterngeld…

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    First trimester pregnant in Germany

    Pregnancy is a very special and even magic period. There is a whole new life growing inside our belly. However, having a baby in a foreign country can be pretty scary and/or overwhelming. Here you can find what to expect…

  • worst baby boy names in Germany

    The worst German boy names | Never use these names

    Here is a list of German boy names I would never name my children. Not specifically because I don't like them (even if some I really don't :P) But because I just can't pronounce these names right in a relaxed…

  • german girl names

    The worst German girl names | Never use these names

    Here is a list of German girl names I would never name my children. Not specifically because I don't like them (even if some I really don't :P) But because I just can't pronounce these names right in a relaxed…

  • Multicultural Christmas traditions

    Multicultural Christmas & Raising children

    Christmas is a great opportunity to show our kids that our cultures are not in competition, they complete each other! A blog post about our multicultural Christmas traditions and the thoughts behind them.

  • midwife in germany

    Look for a midwife in Germany as soon as possible

    It is not overreacting to look for a midwife in Germany as soon as you know about your pregnancy. Trust me, if you want to be dure you have a midwife during your pregnancy and post partum, be sure you…