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Articles and tips that matter to you in Germany.

Elective C-section on request? Law and health insurance

Hospital birth, birth centre or home birth? Pros and cons

Student jobs (Schülerjob) in Germany: legal rules and maximum working hours

Emergency guardianship for children (Sorgerechtsverfügung): when should you consider it?

Paediatric burn unit: standards and air evacuation

Is kindergarten attendance (Kindergartenpflicht) mandatory before primary school (Grundschule)?

Educator shortage (Erziehermangel): fast-track training initiatives

School types in Germany: Grundschule, Hauptschule, Realschule, Gesamtschule and Gymnasium

Children’s Rights Charter in the German Basic Law (Grundgesetz)

Professional football camps and scholarships for talented players

Unified Abitur after 12 years: cross-state project

Educational benefits of students’ participation in the Schülerparlament

Kurzzeitpflege benefits for children with disabilities

Pediatric oncology centers: family support during treatment

Bilingual German–Arabic schools: pioneering models

STEM summer camps: funded via the Bildungspaket

Fit4Future Kids initiative for children in Bavaria

The “Kinderrechte ins Grundgesetz” initiative explained in a child-friendly way

Why is homeschooling legally prohibited in Germany?

How to register your child with a new pediatrician after moving

How do you find a midwife and register with her early?

Bicycle rules for children under the new StVO regulations

The Law Banning Corporal Punishment: History and Implementation

Differences in school enrollment (Einschulung) between the federal states: What should you expect in Bavaria?

Prenatal diagnostics: Which tests are covered by health insurance?

Congenital hypothyroidism screening: results and treatment options

Early hearing screening in newborns (Neugeborenen-Hörscreening)

J1 pre-adolescent check-up: What teenagers and their parents need to know

The Eingewöhnung period in Kita: Berlin and Hamburg models

Special programmes for treating speech disorders in bilingual children

Paediatric orthopaedic treatment: Gait correction and spinal curvature management

Mutter-Kind or Vater-Kind cure breaks: When are you entitled to them?

Paediatrician (Kinderarzt) or family doctor (Hausarzt)? Criteria for choosing

Preventive dental care for children: funded FU check-ups (FU-Termine)

Free book boxes (Bücherbox): Encouraging reading and knowledge sharing

Birth certificate (Geburtsurkunde): Step-by-step issuance within one week

Medical certificate for the assessment of abuse (ärztliches Zeugnis)

UV protection policy in daycare (Kita) to protect children from the sun

Raising Kindergeld in line with inflation: Outlook 2026–2030

Free preventive dental care up to age 18: legal framework and statutory insurance coverage

DMP care program for children with bronchial asthma (Asthma bronchiale)

Kita fees based on income – calculation examples for each federal state

Driving licence at 17 (Führerschein mit 17) – requirements

School ski trip (Skifreizeit): who pays the costs and who provides the insurance?

Coding courses for children: where can you find financial support?

The role of the VHS in supporting language learning for young refugees

The role of stepchild adoption (Stiefkindadoption) in blended / reconstituted families

Guide to pregnancy care in Germany: from Besuchspass to Mutterpass

Guide to marketing the talents of gifted children (Talentförderung)

Guide to safe playgrounds (Spielplätze) in every federal state in Germany

Dental Bonusheft for Children: Checkups and Insurance Rewards

Supporting autistic students at school (Autism assistance services)

Language support (Sprachförderung) for non-German-speaking children in Germany

Holiday travel support for single-parent families (Zuschuss Urlaub)

Support for assistive technologies in digital education for students with disabilities

Online music lessons with therapeutic funding for children with ADHD

Free swimming lessons for refugee children: municipal initiatives

German government plan for the legal right to all-day school care (Ganztagsbetreuung) from 2026

Jugendtelefon: Legal help and counselling directly for children themselves

Emergency medical service for children: When should you call 112?

Free preventive check-up services in Germany’s statutory health insurance (GKV)

Logopädie (speech and language therapy) for speech delay – when does the doctor refer your child?

School bag (Schulranzen): safe weight and doctors’ recommendations

Parents’ rights in Elternabend school meetings

Disabled children’s rights: entitlement to Eingliederungshilfe in Germany

Travel Ban (Ausreisesperre) for Children in Cases of Family Disputes

24h-Kita Childcare – a Solution for Parents Working in Shifts

Sparbuch or ETF-Depot account for your child – tax advantages

Booking an appointment with a child and adolescent psychiatrist (Jugendpsychiater) via 116117

Paediatric Surgery (Kinderchirurgie) – Common Operations and Costs

U3–U9 check-up schedule – dates and contents of each examination

STIKO recommendations 2025: newly introduced vaccines

Expansion of the Deutschland-Ticket for school students – almost free public transport

Organising birthday parties in Kita daycare – food rules

Funding tutoring lessons through the Jobcenter

Assessment of the care level (Pflegegrad) for children – steps and financial support

Changing child custody after divorce – steps and possible outcomes

Changing your tax class (Steuerklasse) after childbirth – how does it affect your net salary?

Changing your tax class (Steuerklasse) after childbirth – how does it affect your net salary?

Insurance coverage for children’s glasses and early eye examinations

HPV vaccination for boys and girls – why and when?

Interactive reading apps approved by Stiftung Lesen

Registering a child in health insurance – procedures for statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) insurance

Epidural anesthesia (PDA) in Germany – costs and risks

Preparing a “birth plan” (Geburtsplan) – birth options step by step

Pupil accident insurance (Schülerunfallversicherung) – coverage during lessons and school trips

The impact of an ageing society on the Kindergrundsicherung (basic child security)

Student ID card (Schülerausweis) – discounts and concessions

Tandem program for cultural integration with a German family

“Jugend forscht” program – encouraging and supporting young scientific talents

Early support program for gifted children in mathematics

“Ferienbetreuung” municipal program – registration and costs

“Jugend forscht” program – promoting young scientific talents

Student exchange programs – an opportunity for school study abroad

The importance of the “Erklärung zur gemeinsamen Sorge” (joint custody declaration) for unmarried parents

Sports clubs for children: Football, gymnastics or swimming – which is the best fit?

The difference between childminder, daycare (Kita) and nursery (Krippe) – which option is right for your child?

The difference between custody (Sorgerecht) and the right to determine the child’s residence (Aufenthaltsbestimmungsrecht)

Physiotherapy after birth complications – therapy based on the Bobath and Vojta concepts

Behavioral therapy – when does health insurance cover it?

Emergency department (Notaufnahme) for children – which documents should you bring?

The “golden hours” after birth – policies and practice in German hospitals

Psychological support for refugee children after traumatic experiences

The medical on-call service 116117 for children outside regular practice hours

The “Elterntelefon” hotline – support for parents under stress

The legal right to U3 childcare – entitlement to early childhood care for under-3s

Talking about sex in German culture – resources for parents

Expanding Kita places in rural areas – the joint federal-state plan

Plant-based nutrition for children at school – guidelines

School volunteering and parental involvement (Elternmitarbeit) – how it can reduce Kita fees

Vaccination against meningitis before school trips

Religious education or ethics – how do you choose the right subject for your child?

Insurance for high-risk sports (climbing, skiing)

Insurance for household accidents – is the Schülerunfall (student accident insurance) enough?

Accident insurance for accidents at home – is the statutory student accident insurance (Schülerunfallversicherung) enough?

Home accident insurance – is the Schülerunfall insurance sufficient?

How can you report a potential assault without revealing your identity?

Neonatal intensive care units (NICU): care for premature babies and the limits of survival

The best children’s hospitals in Germany according to FOCUS 2025

Anxiety disorders in children: early warning signs

Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia) in adolescents

Obtaining a German passport for newborns with dual citizenship

Gaming addiction in children – specialized clinics

Managing Type 1 Diabetes at School: Emergency Plan

Choosing a primary school outside the catchment area (Sprengelwechsel)

The Apgar Test: What Are Its Criteria and What Do They Mean for Your Baby?

Procedures for domestic and international adoption in Germany

The impact of the “Schuldenbremse” on the education budget

Kita fee subsidies: municipal support based on household income

Welcome Classes: Integrating Newly Arrived Migrant Students into the School System

Paternity acknowledgment before birth: required documents and appointments

Visitation rights after separation: your right to stay in contact with your child

Joint or sole custody: How the Jugendamt (Youth Welfare Office) decides

School social work: The role of the school social worker

Foster families and emergency care (Bereitschaftspflege): short-term emergency placement for children

Mutterschaftsgeld (maternity benefit): conditions for receiving maternity pay

Music school: lesson fees and instruments that are exempt from tax

Mediation service at the Jugendamt (Youth Welfare Office) when parents separate

Kita voucher in Berlin: step-by-step guide to applying online

Kinderzuschlag: income support for low-income families

Kinderschutzgesetz: the German law for the protection of minors

Child passport (Kinderreisepass) and a child travelling alone with one parent

Kindergeld 2025: amounts and how to apply online

Youth hostels (Jugendherberge): accommodation rules and family programs

Youth court assistance (Jugendgerichtshilfe): support for adolescents in conflict with the law

The Jugendamt: When does it intervene to protect the child?

Child vaccination card: explanation of symbols and vaccine codes

Hort and after-school centers: registration times and costs

Hilfen zur Erziehung (§27 SGB VIII): types of educational support

Helios or university hospital? Comparison of pediatric departments

Sibling bonus (increased allowance for siblings)

Full-day school and long school day: benefits and challenges

Ferienpass (discount card for school holidays)

Family centers (Familienzentren): free services parallel to kindergarten/daycare

Family card: benefits/discounted entry to museums and parks

Parental leave for mothers before birth: when does it start and how to plan it?

Elterngeld and ElterngeldPlus: part-time work and working hours

Elternbrief: official information letters for new parents

School enrollment and school entry examination: what is tested?

Digitalization in schools: iPad classes and screen-time risks

Cyberbullying in schools: support hotlines and legal intervention

Education and Participation Package: vouchers for activities and school canteens

Care/guardianship authorization (Betreuungsvollmacht) for relatives when parents travel

Staff–child ratio: how many caregivers per child in your federal state?

Baukindergeld: housing purchase subsidy for families

Admission interview in the maternity ward: what questions can you expect?

Allergy pass for children: diagnosis and treatment of food allergies

ADHD: diagnosis and treatment within the German healthcare system

“U1” and “U2” before leaving the hospital: what exactly is examined?