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Family life
- Kids squeaky shoes - A great idea to give as a gift? (5 replies)
- The very hungry caterpillar is 35 years old - Does anybody not know this kids' book? (31 replies)
- Giving birth in Schwabmünchen hospital - Benefits as opposed to other larger clinics (5 replies)
- Child support payments - Various questions and answers (10 replies)
- Recognition of school reports between states - Acceptance of pupils moving from NRW to Bavaria (0 replies)
- Where babies come from in Germany - A picture book guide for children (48 replies)
- Day-to-day custody of kids after a marriage split - Info on what rights a father has (14 replies)
- Opinions on schools in Germany - Public, private, bilingual, and international (0 replies)
- Family cars suitable for three kids - Suggested makes and models (23 replies)
- Child orders "free" SMS service via Internet - Info about parents' liability for the bill (50 replies)
- Preschools, playgroups, day cares, Kindergartens - Explanations on the differences between each (12 replies)
- Nationality options for a child born in Germany - eg. how to choose British citizenship, not German (22 replies)
- German child subsidies take effect January 1, 2007 - Expectant parents attempt to delay birth (5 replies)
- Immunisations for babies - General info and advice (10 replies)
- Opening a nursery school - e.g. Montessori - Info about licensing requirements (0 replies)
- Taking a Maxi-Cosi child seat on a flight - Airline rules about carrying car seats on board (10 replies)
- English-language toys and books for babies - Recommended items and titles (9 replies)
- How to celebrate Advent with children - Activity ideas for the 24 days to Christmas (0 replies)
- Finding child care and a Kindergarten in Germany - Info on how easy it is, and how to go about it (3 replies)
- Tooth fairy in Germany - Info on how much she pays for children's teeth (44 replies)
- Health insurance for a new born child - Recommended companies and other general advice (7 replies)
- Vitamin K for newborns - Standard practice in Germany? (26 replies)
- Childminding in exchange for room and board - General info, advice, and legal implications (7 replies)
- Placing a child's seat on the front seat of a car - ...and switching the airbag off - is this legal? (35 replies)
- Advice on bureaucracy for an unmarried father - Registration, child support, living abroad (44 replies)
- Choosing a surname for your baby - Taking either the father or mother's name (77 replies)
- Single parenting in Germany - How and where to claim financial support (16 replies)
- Appropriate age for children to start skiing - ...and other advice on teaching kids to ski (29 replies)
- Prenatal vitamins - Info about their availability in Germany (21 replies)
- Explaining chadors and burqas to young children - Helping kids understand cultural differences (142 replies)
- Sick leave during a temporary job - Employees rights and labour law in Germany (4 replies)
- Allowing children to walk to school unaccompanied - Do you, as a parent, fear kidnapping attempts? (13 replies)
- How to know when you're in labour - The idiot's guide to giving birth (16 replies)
- Labour and delivery fears - How much is normal? (38 replies)
- Child custody and moving to another country - Must the non-custodial parent give permission? (7 replies)
- Internet access and control software for parents - Some recommendations (0 replies)
- Questions to ask a prospective child carer - Advice on hiring the right person (1 replies)
- Losing weight that was gained during pregnancy - Suggestions on how to do this (35 replies)
- Do you know when your child was conceived? - Just for fun (19 replies)
- Should children be christened or not? - Opinions (79 replies)
- Young children watching TV - How much do you think is too much? (20 replies)
- Injections for a baby after moving to England - ...differences to the German immunisations system (6 replies)
- Experiences with having a second baby - Stories about the 2nd child (33 replies)
- Buying a games console for a child - Playstation advice (39 replies)
- Marking system in German Grundschule - Monitoring your child's progress/standing (7 replies)
- Biting baby and breast feeding - Tips for dealing with babies that bite too hard (23 replies)
- Sending children to Übergangsklasse - Intensive German lessons - experiences and opinion (100 replies)
- Public feeding of carnivores at the zoo - Should children be allowed to watch? (17 replies)
- Regulations regarding hiring an au pair - Visa obligations and other advice (10 replies)
- Snoring babies - Is this normal? (24 replies)