Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Now that we've been fully immersed in German Kita for the past 3 months, we look back on the up's, the down's and the challenges that have come with enrolling a toddler in the German daycare system
From the culture shocks of figuring out German child development pedagogy to the challenges of trying to be a "full-time" working parent - we have had to do a lot of adapting as an immigrant family. Does the German Kita do it better than the American daycare system? Let us know your thoughts below in the comments.
For more information on living abroad, you can read more on our blog:
blackforestfamily.com/parenting-and-family
How to Score a Spot at A German Kita:
blackforestfamily.com/how-to-score-a-spot-in-a-german-kita
GEAR IN THIS VIDEO:
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Highchair: amzn.to/3qcIUkB
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Bendy Tripod Thing: tinyurl.com/d4w687pk
Memory Card: tinyurl.com/zy7j54ac
External Hard Drive: tinyurl.com/nmters57
External Hard Drive Backup: tinyurl.com/vduwnaea
Music in Episode: tinyurl.com/BLACKFORESTFAMILY
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πQuick Jump to Your Favorite Topic:
00:00 Intro
01:46 The Plague Upon our Family
04:34 How Jack has Transitioned to German Kita
07:00 Learning to Speak German?
08:19 USA vs. Germany: Differences in How Children Eat
10:42 Bio- Organic Food Options & Approaching Food Allergies
11:43 Children are Encouraged to Help with Food Preparation
12:40 Embracing Nature & City Excursions with Toddlers
13:44 Winter Weather Gear for German Kita
14:59 Our Biggest Struggle: "Full-Time" Day Care as a American Parents Abroad
19:01 Would we do it all over again?
19:41 Final Questions to You
20:12 Jack's Final Thought
Episode 32 | #lifeingermany and #kidsabroad Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany | Filmed December 19, 2021
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Originally from the Midwest of the USA, we moved to the #blackforest in 2013 and quickly embraced #expatlife. As American expats living in #Germany, things weren't always easy, but we've grown to love our life in Germany. We started this #travelvlogβ to share our experiences with friends and family, and to help those who are interested in moving overseas! Whether you are interested in moving abroad, working abroad, studying abroad, raising a family abroad, or just want to #traveleurope, we're here to give you a first person look at what lies ahead. ππ₯π
Now that we've been fully immersed in German Kita for the past 3 months, we look back on the up's, the down's and the challenges that have come with enrolling a toddler in the German daycare system
From the culture shocks of figuring out German child development pedagogy to the challenges of trying to be a "full-time" working parent - we have had to do a lot of adapting as an immigrant family. Does the German Kita do it better than the American daycare system? Let us know your thoughts below in the comments.
For more information on living abroad, you can read more on our blog:
blackforestfamily.com/parenting-and-family
How to Score a Spot at A German Kita:
blackforestfamily.com/how-to-score-a-spot-in-a-german-kita
GEAR IN THIS VIDEO:
Stroller: tinyurl.com/tkc5xcpw
Highchair: amzn.to/3qcIUkB
Camera: tinyurl.com/22a5wbe7
Microphone: tinyurl.com/rufut97v
Lens: tinyurl.com/z3k73bv6
Bendy Tripod Thing: tinyurl.com/d4w687pk
Memory Card: tinyurl.com/zy7j54ac
External Hard Drive: tinyurl.com/nmters57
External Hard Drive Backup: tinyurl.com/vduwnaea
Music in Episode: tinyurl.com/BLACKFORESTFAMILY
Try Lingoda with an exclusive discount of up to 40% off with our link:
try.lingoda.com/Dec_BlackForestFamily
#lingoda202112
DISCLOSURE: The links above may contain affiliate links. This means that, at no cost to you, the Black Forest Family may earn a commission if you click through to make a purchase.
πQuick Jump to Your Favorite Topic:
00:00 Intro
01:46 The Plague Upon our Family
04:34 How Jack has Transitioned to German Kita
07:00 Learning to Speak German?
08:19 USA vs. Germany: Differences in How Children Eat
10:42 Bio- Organic Food Options & Approaching Food Allergies
11:43 Children are Encouraged to Help with Food Preparation
12:40 Embracing Nature & City Excursions with Toddlers
13:44 Winter Weather Gear for German Kita
14:59 Our Biggest Struggle: "Full-Time" Day Care as a American Parents Abroad
19:01 Would we do it all over again?
19:41 Final Questions to You
20:12 Jack's Final Thought
Episode 32 | #lifeingermany and #kidsabroad Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany | Filmed December 19, 2021
πΈ Follow us on Instagram for behind the scenes content: @blackforestfam instagram.com/blackforestfam/β
βοΈ We created our blog to help you learn more about living, studying, working, and traveling abroad! For more information about the content in this video visit β‘οΈ blackforestfamily.com/β β¬ οΈ
π§ Sign up for our Black Forest Family Newsletter email here - blackforestfamily.com/follow-along
ββββββββββββββββββ
π³ Hereβs our FREE guide to the best southern Black Forest Germany Day Trips: blackforestfamily.com/the-best-southern-black-forest-germany-day-trips
π΅ Our 101 TOP TRAVEL TIPS:
blackforestfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/101-Top-Travel-Tips-from-the-Black-Forest-Family-1.pdf
ββββββββββββββββββ
SUPPORT OUR WORK: blackforestfamily.com/follow-along
FAMILY TRAVEL GEAR: blackforestfamily.com/shop
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/blackforestfamily/β
ββββββββββββββββββ
Originally from the Midwest of the USA, we moved to the #blackforest in 2013 and quickly embraced #expatlife. As American expats living in #Germany, things weren't always easy, but we've grown to love our life in Germany. We started this #travelvlogβ to share our experiences with friends and family, and to help those who are interested in moving overseas! Whether you are interested in moving abroad, working abroad, studying abroad, raising a family abroad, or just want to #traveleurope, we're here to give you a first person look at what lies ahead. ππ₯π
