Investment Tips: Demographic Outlook in the U.S. and in Germany

The impact of demographics on economic growth is important and often discussed. While overall population growth is a well-known positive factor for economic expansion, other demographic attributes can have either favorable or detrimental effects. For example, it is important to analyze the effects of a changing age structure of a nation’s population. Below is a look at the age structure of the population in the U.S. and in Germany and the possible effect on the future economic growth prospects for both countries.

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The best tips for flying with Baby

Flying with baby for the first time can be an intimidating thought, but in most cases it’s much less uncomfortable than expected. For most of us it’s a reality we most likely face in the first year of our baby’s life.  For me the hardest time was not when my daughter was a baby but rather a small toddler from 18 to about 24 month. After that our friend the iPad took care of the entertainment program during the flight.

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Bilingualism – Different goals for different Families

At Deutsches Haus at NYU, we offer classes for bilingual children, and we only ask that the child speaks German daily with a family member, caretaker etc.

While the classes are held in German, the proficiency of the students can be vastly different. Some children can understand and participate without speaking German, while others communicate and read and write in German.

Their families have different reasons to choose raising children with two languages, and even the term “bilingual” can have different meanings for different families. For some, having the ability to listen in two languages but speak in just one may constitute bilingualism, while other parents expect their children not only to speak, but also be literate in both languages. Depending on those definitions, parents put more or less importance and effort into their child’s bilingual development.

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What’s your definition of bilingualism?

What’s your definition of bilingualism?

When I moved from Germany to NYC, I started to work as a German teacher for children, and became curious about bilingualism and bilinguals.

I spoke English in my everyday life, and German to the families I was working with, and to my relatives and friends at home, but I never labeled myself bilingual.

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Did you know these 10 things about Breastfeeding ?

10 things you might not have heard about breastfeeding

1) Breastmilk has the highest amount in fat in the afternoon. In the morning the amount is higher but its more “watery”.

2) We always believed foremilk has less fat than hindmilk. However, new studies have shown that sometimes foremilk and hindmilk have equal amounts of fat.

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Washington’s Headquarter – Morristown

Nicht weit vom Morristown, NJ Stadtkern gelegen befindet sich das Washington’s Headquarter. Auf dem Highway haben wir das Schild, welches die Ausfahrt markiert, schon oft gesehen und ein Besuch stand schon lange auf der To Do Liste.

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The High Line – ein Park mitten durch die Stadt

Wie meinte vor kurzem eine New Yorkerin: früher empfahl sie Touristen die Klassiker wie Freiheitsstatue, MoMa, Staten Island Ferry, etc. Jetzt darf in dieser Liste die Highline auf keinen Fall mehr fehlen.

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How much do I pay my babysitter?

One of the main topics on every parent’s mind is how to get a good babysitter and what do I need to pay them. Especially if you live far away from your larger family the right babysitter becomes a crucial part of parenting.  Here are guidelines when it comes to hiring and paying someone to take care of your most precious possessions.

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Alon Basel | Balanced Vending

Alon Basel is of Russian decent born and raised in Berlin. He came to New York in 1998 and is raising his daughter trilingual. His company “Balanced Vending” is making sure that New Yorkers snack and drink healthier in their cafeterias and lunch rooms.

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Katharina Goetz | Brooklyn Bridge Parents

Katharina Goetz ist die Gründerin von Goetz Marketing Consulting, einer Marketing & PR Firma in Brooklyn.
Weiterhin hat sie die Webseite Brooklyn Bridge Parents ins Leben gerufen, ein Blog speziell für Familien in DUMBO und Umgebung. Sie hat eine Sohn, den sie 3 sprachig erzieht und lebt in Brooklyn.

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