For Parents & Expats
Wo gibt es das beste Brot in NYC?
- February 12th 2020, 3pm
- by Sarah Sheridan
- comments: 1
Wir sind uns ganz sicher, dass euch das Wasser im Mund zusammen läuft, wenn ihr diesen Artikel lest. Es geht um etwas ganz besonderes – frisches Brot.
Es ist das Lebensmittel, das der Deutsche im Ausland am meisten vermisst. Natürlich kann man in jedem Supermarkt Brot kaufen, aber wir suchen ja DAS Brot. Frisches Brot mit einer richtigen Kruste. Ein Brot, das nicht komplett weiss ist und vielleicht sogar noch ein paar Körner hat….
Wir haben uns ganz uneigennützig und nur für euch (Ehrenwort!) durch die Bäckereien von New York und Umgebung gefuttert und die besten Bäckereien entdeckt. Danke auch, für die vielen Tipps von unserer Facebook Community.
Learn more“New York für Dich” – Louis Armstrong House
- February 4th 2020, 1pm
- by Guest Blogger
- comments: 0
Jeder kennt ihn und seine Musik, viele hören sie noch heute. Wollt ihr in Louis’s Spuren treten und das Gefühl bekommen, dass er gleich um die Ecke kommt? Geht ins Armstrong House. DAS Haus ist das Museum. Für eine Weile fühlt man sich der damaligen Zeit und der Jazzmusik ganz nah. Faszinierend, die Geschichten um seinen Hauskauf und sein Leben in Corona, Queens. Wenn “Satchmo” nach einem Konzert nach Hause kam, hat er es oft nicht in sein Haus geschafft. Er setzte sich einfach zu den Nachbarskindern auf die Stufen seines Hauses, redete und spielte Trompete.
Learn moreSnow in the City
- January 24th 2020, 6pm
- by CityKinder Admin
- comments: 0
Snow days are quite normal in the USA, but what do they mean, what do I do with my children on such a day and how do I catch up the missed classes? We will answer these questions and give you a few tips on what activities you can do with your children if the weather forecast predicts a snow day.
Learn moreYouTV | How to Watch German Films and TV Classics at Christmas Time
- December 13th 2019, 5pm
- by Kristin Schoenberger
- comments: 0
What would Christmas be without fairy tales – they belong to the Christmas season, like the Advent calendar, Christmas cookies or the festively decorated Christmas tree. Whether they are new films or old productions from DDR times – the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm in particular are still very popular. If you also want to watch German films and TV classics while living abroad – especially at Christmas time – we might have a simple solution for you: YouTV.
Learn moreGrandma Wanted – Living With a Granny Nanny
- December 13th 2019, 4pm
- by Kristin Schoenberger
- comments: 0
One of the biggest challenges for expat families living abroad is for sure the fact that friends and family are not living close by anymore – Skype or Facetime sessions have become integral parts of the weekly schedule. But when it comes to finding a babysitter, grandma and grandpa are sorely missed. Especially when both parents are working, and you need regular care.
With 12+ weeks of summer break, several snow days during wintertime, holidays and children getting sick every now and then, it appears even more impossible to follow a regular schedule for working mom and dads.
Learn moreDeutsche und Zweisprachige Weihnachtsgottesdienste in NYC und Umgebung
- December 4th 2019, 9pm
- by Kristin Schoenberger
- comments: 0
Wenn für euch der Weihnachtsgottesdienst genauso zum Fest gehört, wie das „Christkind“ oder der „Weihnachtsmann“ selbst, haben wir hier eine kleine Zusammenstellung an Kirchengemeinden vorbereitet, die (teilweise in Zusammenarbeit mit Sprachschulen) einen deutschen oder zweisprachigen Weihnachtsgottesdienst anbieten:
Learn moreDie Schönsten Weihnachtsmärkte in New York und Umgebung
- December 4th 2019, 10am
- by Kristin Schoenberger
- comments: 0
Weihnachtszauber in New York! Was gibt es Schöneres, als in der Vorweihnachtszeit über die Weihnachtsmärkte zu schlendern, Glühwein zu trinken und dabei noch das ein oder andere Geschenk zu entdecken… Auch hier gibt es inzwischen mehrere große und kleine Weihnachtsmärkte – wir haben euch eine Übersicht zusammengestellt:
Learn moreWhere to Start Your Search for the Right School…
- November 22nd 2019, 10am
- by CityKinder Admin
- comments: 0
When my daughter was born I was sure we would move back to Germany by the time she turns six, as I could not imagine raising her in the New York school system. All I had heard were horror stories of extreme competition to get into the right preschool which seemed to be the only guarantee of getting to Harvard or Yale…. We only heard about the unsatisfactory conditions of public schools and the horrendous cost of private institutions, not to mention universities.
Learn moreThanksgiving in NYC – Macy’s Parade and More
- November 14th 2019, 8pm
- by Kristin Schoenberger
- comments: 0
Thanksgiving is around the corner. This is a day not yet celebrated in Germany, but it’s a major holiday in the United States. Originally a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest, it has become a popular holiday bringing families and friends together. One of the most exciting things to do on Thanksgiving in New York is the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a must-do not only for youngsters!
Learn moreTips to Ride Safely in a Taxi With Your Child
- November 7th 2019, 12pm
- by Sarah Sheridan
- comments: 0
Do you ride safely in a Taxi or ride share service in NYC with your kids?
In big cities like New York, owning a car is rare and taking the taxi for short or long distances is the only way to go. This was a big difference, when moving from Germany to the U.S, and we were not aware of the challenges that would come with it.
Most germans that are living in NYC will know the problem. You are transporting your child in a taxi, car service or ride share but you don’t want to haul your car seat along with you. And while in Germany most taxi services provide a car seat for your child, this is not the case in NYC.
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