How popular is your name - or your baby's name - in Germany? New data from the Society for German Language reveals what parents are calling their children.
Finance Minister Christian Lindner, of the pro-business Free Democrats (FDP), says he expects the next increase for child allowance or Kindergeld to take place next year, as bickering among German coalition parties continues.
As mental illnesses and behavioural disorders among children and teenagers continue to rise, it can be difficult for international parents in Germany to know where to find resources.
Many foreigners in Germany want their children to grow up in a bilingual or even multilingual home. We want to hear from our readers on how they are doing it and any advice they have.
The birth of a child is one of the most important moments in any person's life. But in Germany it also requires you to complete a substantial amount of paperwork - all at a time when you're operating on minimal sleep.
The breakdown of a marriage can mean emotional turmoil, strained finances and hefty legal expenses. But for parents in Germany it also means learning how to share custody of children and balance each parent’s relationship with the child.
It's been promised for two years, yet has yet to be officially written into law: when will an EU directive giving men two paid weeks off work following the birth of their child go into effect in Germany?
The German government is changing the rules around surnames to give more freedom to families and some ethnic groups in particular. Here's what you need to know.
As of April 2024, Germany has capped both the limit to receiving Elterngeld, and the number of months two parents can receive the payment at the same time.
The number of births in Europe have dropped dramatically in recent years, new statistics reveal. But which countries have seen the biggest drop in the birthrate?
As Germany celebrates International Women’s Day, many foreign parents say the government should consider new measures to improve gender equality within households.
In the market for childcare? Data shows Kita (daycare) spots for young children are not only a challenge to find, but also a costly decision for families in Germany.
It's the midst of flu season, both for employees and their kids. If your child falls ill, here's what you need to know about receiving paid time off in Germany.
Germany has said that new fathers and co-mothers will have two weeks of paid paternity leave after the birth of their child - starting in 2024. Yet a concrete date for the plan still hasn't been announced.
From receiving greater tax benefits to more easily being able to take off work to care for a sick child, these are some of the biggest changes for families in Germany in 2024.
Germany is planning to cut entitlement to Elterngeld for higher earners - but after an uproar, fewer people will be affected. Here's a look at the latest planned changes.
A new study has found that Germany is short around 430,000 kita or daycare places, despite the legal right of parents to childcare spaces for any child they have under three years of age.
Schools and nurseries in Germany could have to close their doors due to too many staff members calling in sick with seasonal infections, the primary school association has warned.
Children should be regularly tested on their German language skills to check they aren't falling behind in their early years of schooling, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has said.
Parents in Germany are currently required to submit a sick note for their child on the first day of illness to receive paid time off work. But Health Minister Karl Lauterbach announced on Sunday that a more lenient policy is coming.
An increasing number of teachers are teaching at German schools without a recognised qualification, according to Germany’s Statistical Office on Wednesday.
A significant number of teachers working part-time in Germany would be prepared to work more hours, according to a recent study - but only for better overtime pay.
