A Journey Through Motherhood*: With Afloat By Your Side
A Journey Through Motherhood*: With Afloat By Your Side

Discover how Afloat e.V., a non-profit organisation, supports immigrant mothers* and parents across Germany with a growing range of free peer-led support groups. From pregnancy and postpartum to parenting toddlers, school-age children, and navigating peri/menopause, Afloat offers mental health and emotional support at every stage of the motherhood* journey.

With online and in-person groups tailored for Spanish-speaking, Black Moms*, neurodivergent parents*, and fathers*, our inclusive, empathetic spaces help break isolation, reduce stress, and provide connection.

Join Afloat today and find the right support group for your parenting and mental health needs.

👉 Learn more and sign up: https://afloatgermany.org/support-group

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Midwife
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Midwife

Finding a midwife in Germany can often feel like a chaotic and confusing process! You may find yourself with a list of names of local midwives with no real idea where to start. Or you may have been advised by a caregiver or friend but still unsure if a particular midwife is a good fit for you. To get you started, we have put together five questions to ask yourself when choosing a midwife or doula in Germany.

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The Good Enough Parent: Interview with Psychologist Chloé Huth
The Good Enough Parent: Interview with Psychologist Chloé Huth

Of the many skills psychologist Chloé Huth brings to her profession, it’s her knack for capturing and breaking down the experience of guilt around motherhood that makes her such an asset. Talking with her brings an opportunity for moms to let go of our unrealistic expectations and instead tune in to what is really important. In this interview, Chloé shares a bit about her own path and why she thinks it’s necessary that we part with the idea of being a perfect mother.

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Interview with Rebeca Imberg: On Multilingual Families and Letting Go of the Mom* Guilt
Interview with Rebeca Imberg: On Multilingual Families and Letting Go of the Mom* Guilt

When I first stumbled on her Instagram page, I was instantly hooked. Rebeca Imberg, Spanish language teacher and language family consultant, is a life force. Armed with positive messages and the scientific data to back her up, Rebeca’s mission is to provide multilingual families with the knowledge and confidence they need to build up their family life in whatever languages they want to.

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Johanna Lennonmultilingual, language acquisition, family, confidence, bilingual, linguist, Germany, migrationComment