Magazines for Parents
February 27th, 2007 by 
Deanne
There are 3 magazines that are widely available in Munich that are written for parents: Kitz, Mampa, and Eltern. All 3 are written in German.
Kitz
“Kitz” is an events magazine for parents living in Munich and the surrounding areas. It provides a comprehensive list of all the events, activities, groups, classes, and resources available to you and your children. There are several, brief articles and summaries that highlight special events or activities. Other articles provide advice or insight into common problems of childhood and parenthood. The advertisements are a good resource as well. You may not be aware of the number of shops, schools, services, camps, radio shows, classes, etc. that are available for you and you children. The magazine is edited by Ulf and Elke von Sparre, parents of 5 children. No wonder they saw the need for this type of resource!
The only drawback is that the magazine is entirely in German. However, the format is pretty simple. I would guess that with a basic grasp of German and some patience, you could easily utilize the magazine. The magazine is free and can be picked up at various places that cater to children and parents. I usually pick up my copy at one of several Hopfisterei bakeries. There are also usually a few copies available at my son’s kindergarten or at the library. The website lists other places where you can pick up the magazine. Alternatively, you can have it delivered to your door for a subscription price of 15,00 EUR. The magazine is published every two months.
Website: http://kitz-magazin.de
Mampa
“Mampa” is similar to Kitz in that it provides family-related articles and information, as well as a calendar of events. On its website, Mampa describes itself as the magazine for active families, with “Lifestyle, Travel, Adventure, Freetime, and Life” as its major topics. Like Kitz, Mampa is also a rich resource for finding advertisers that are selling family-related products and services. The focus of Mampa is more on the articles and less on the calendar of events than is Kitz. Most articles are short, about a half a page, so even if you struggle with reading German, you should be able to understand the gist of an article of interest, without too much trouble. This magazine is also free and is published every two months.
Website: http://www.mampa.net
Eltern
Eltern is a third magazine written for parents and families. In Eltern, parents can find advice on: pregnancy and birth, raising children, health and nutrition, psychology, careers, travel, and many more topics. An online-shop on the website provides an opportunity to buy child and family-related products.
Website: http://www.eltern.de
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