Learn everything you need to know about Elternzeit. What is it? How and when should you apply for it? What about monetary benefits?

Here's what you want to tackle right away when you know you're having a baby – or better still: when you're planning a pregnancy in Berlin.

Here's everything you need to know if you're considering to give birth at a birthing center or doing a home birth in Berlin.

In this article we will talk about 💸 Elterngeld – literally parent money – including what it is, how it works and how to get it.

Learn about what is covered in a birth preparation class, when to take it and where to find one held in English in Berlin or online.

Are you struggling to find a midwife that can support you during pregnancy and the postpartum period? We chat with Sabine, the founder of call a midwife, about how they can help.

Are you curious about how doulas support families during pregnancy and the postpartum period? And how does this differ from the work of midwives? Read on to find out.

What criteria should you keep in mind when choosing your Berlin hospital to give birth at? Also, how can you learn more and why should you pre-register at your chosen hospital?

Here's an overview of all Berlin hospitals, including dates for information sessions, pre-registration information and specialties.

Es gibt so viele verschiedene Informationen, Marken und Modelle zum Thema Babytragen, daher freuen wir uns, dass Dörte Hacker in diesem Artikel ihr Know-How zum Thema Babytragen und Tücher mit uns teilt. 

Did you know how many government programs (soon-to-be) parents can benefit from in Germany? There's a lot and therefore I can be hard to keep track. Here's an overview so you don't get lost.

Read on for an up-to-date list of prenatal/ pregnancy yoga classes in Berlin offered in English. Features both in-person and online classes.

Find out about the different types of work midwives do and how you can find a midwife for your pre-natal, birth and post-natal journey in Berlin.

Are you interested in raising your child with multiple languages? Learn about the different strategies and how to implement them in your day-to-day family life from Kietzee expert Huguette.

Mutterschaftsgeld is one of the benefits available to (expecting) parents in Germany. But what is it exactly and how do you apply for it?

The day is finally here and labor has started – now what? An experienced doula walks us through the next steps.

Are you overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information, brands and models? Here's a guide on how to choose the right stroller for Berlin city dwellers.

Learn about the three options for giving birth in Berlin – hospital, home birth or birthing center. Includes pros and cons for each option.

Ready to apply for Elterngeld? Here is your list of documents to submit with your application.

In addition to Basis Elterngeld, there are two other types of parental allowance in Germany. Here's what you need to know and when this might make sense for you.

Es gibt einige wenige private Kitas in Berlin. Wir haben eine Liste erstellt, inklusive der Kosten.

You're almost there but of course (this is Germany, after all!) there's a couple of bureaucratic hurdles to clear before your child can start Kita.

Are you looking for childcare options while waiting for a Kita spot? We’ve got you covered.

Other Berlin parents need your help! Contribute by adding tips and reviews for your Kita.

Finde heraus, wann du den Kita-Gutschein beantragen solltest und worauf du bei dem Umfang der Betreuung achten musst.

Informiere dich über die Unterschiede zwischen dem Kita-Navigator und der Kita-Suche auf Kietzee.

Hear from Katja, one of the founders of juggleHUB, a co-working space in Prenzlauer Berg that also offers childcare.

Are you prepared for what's coming at you in the first year or two of Kita? I wasn't so here's my advice for fellow parents!

What are all the things that your child will need when starting Kita? Learn about the basics.

Wie Kitas arbeiten und ihre Plätze vergeben.

Find a Kita spot for a 3-year-old – tips & tricks from Kietzee mom Alina.

How to use Work'n'Kid in Friedrichshain, which offers co-working with flexible childcare.

Finde heraus, wie viel es kostet, dein Kind in eine Kita in Berlin zu schicken - Spoiler-Alarm: nicht viel!

So meistern Familien die Eingewöhnungsphase in der Kita.

Learn about the concept, advantages and requirements of an Elterninitiative Kita.

How you can get your private childcare costs reimbursed. (Update: Unfortunately, this program is not currently offered.)

Read about a real life example from a family trying to decide between two different Kitas.

Eine Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung, die dir die Kita-Suche in Berlin erleichtert.

In Berlin eine Kita zu finden, ist ein Marathon, kein Sprint. Erfahre, wie und wann du nachfassen musst.

In diesem Artikel erklären wir, was die verschiedenen Wörter und Begriffe rund um das Thema Kita-Suche in Berlin bedeuten.

Learn what Berlin Kitas focus on to help kids grow and prepare them for school.

Julia Zehavi of JuliaCares helps families with Kita search.

Spoiler-Alarm: Es gibt keine Zauberformel, aber diese Tipps werden dir helfen, deine Kita-Liste zu erstellen.

Die Antwort ist: Es kommt darauf an! Hier erfährst du, welche drei Faktoren du beachten solltest.

Erfahre, warum es so schwer ist, im Winter einen Kita-Platz zu bekommen. Und ein paar Tipps, wie du es trotzdem schaffen kannst.

Kita, Tagesmutter, oder für beides bewerben? Erfahre mehr über diese Alternative zu Kitas.

Hier ist eine Checkliste, die dir die Kita-Suche erleichtert.

Glückwunsch, du wurdest zu einer Kita-Besichtigung eingeladen! Hier erfährst du, welche Fragen du stellen und worauf du achten solltest.

Learn from Mel who managed to get several Kita offers.

A step-by-step English translation guide on how to apply for your Kita-Gutschein.

In diesem Artikel findest du eine Übersicht von Quellen, die offene Kita-Plätze auflisten.

What is the Kita Eingewöhnung and how can you prepare for it?

Was Du neben den Eckdaten noch in deine Kita-Bewerbung schreiben solltest um Deine Chancen auf einen Platz zu erhöhen – mit Beispielanschreiben.

Giulia from Extra Arms explains her agency's offerings, which includes long-term nanny contracts, nanny shares and temporary babysitting arrangements.

Peruse our list of activities for English speaking families with kids of all ages – from babies to teens.

Families in Germany are entitled to Kindergeld. We spoke with Karla and Tarik from Move-In about the application process and how their tool can help international families.

Learn about the different types of postnatal exercise classes. Plus a list of Berlin courses offered in English.

Do you know what the difference is between a nanny and a babysitter? I didn't! But Giulia from Extra Arms tells us all there is to know.

Hear from co-founder of IT'S July, Tal Provizor Narkiss, about the company's matching platform for families.