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Vorlesen ist und bleibt Familienzeit Nummer eins!

66,3 % der Mütter lesen mehrmals pro Woche gemeinsam mit ihrem Kind – fast jede zweite sogar täglich.

Vorlesen schafft nicht nur gemeinsame Momente der Nähe und Geborgenheit, sondern stärkt auch die Sprachentwicklung und die Bindung zwischen Eltern und Kind. Auch Väter lesen mit ihren Kindern, sind am häufigsten aber gemeinsam unterwegs: 70,5 % unternehmen mindestens ein- bis zweimal mal pro Woche einen Ausflug mit ihrem Kind. Das schafft gemeinsame Erlebnisse und Gelegenheit für den Austausch und das Miteinander.

The number of the month: Once a month, we present a number here that expresses our special appreciation for families in North Rhine-Westphalia.

All figures can be found in the archive.

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News for families in NRW

Veröffentlicht: 29.03.2023

"Our child is being bullied." - What parents can do!

Tanja Honka from the State Office for School Pedagogy and School Psychological Crisis Management explains in an interview how parents can recognize typical signs of bullying and gives practical tips on how to deal with this situation. Read how you can help your child and where you can find support.

To the interview

Veröffentlicht: 21.12.2023

Child sickness benefit

Easier child sickness benefit: Anyone who has to look after their sick child only needs a certificate from the 4th day of illness and can now also apply for this by telephone at the pediatrician's office.

The child supplement increases

Good news for families with low incomes: From January 2024, the maximum amount for the child supplement will increase from 250 euros to 292 euros per child per month.

Family life in focus

My child

My topics

Active fatherhood

Impulses, offers and experience reports for fathers

ABC of emergency numbers

Important hotlines and emergency numbers at a glance

Adoption

Procedures, requirements and ways of adoption

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Single parents

Support and relief for single mothers and fathers

Loneliness

Information, support and contact points for affected families

Grandparents

How to create a supportive family environment for young and old

Family International

Information and important tips for the first steps

Creative time

Fun with the whole family: let's play together!

Living with disability

Counseling, support and contact points for affected families

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Multi-child families

Helpful offers as well as support options

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Patchwork Families

Newly thrown together: How can this work?

Legal changes

Latest news on family law from the law and the judiciary

Rainbow Families

Colored Cohabitation: Parenting in queer family models

Separation

Parenthood: How should it continue?

Compatibility

Information and tips on reconciling family and the world of work

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Quickly found: On-site advice

The family guide

Are you looking for support or advice in your area? With our family guide, you can quickly find suitable contact points in North Rhine-Westphalia - from pregnancy counseling to family associations to youth welfare offices. Simply enter your zip code and discover what's on offer!

Everything in view: Important checklists for families

Checklist: Baby first equipment

In the first few weeks with your baby, everything will be new and exciting. So that you can concentrate fully on your child during this time, it's reassuring to have your first equipment to hand. The following list contains recommendations for initial equipment.

Checklist: Clinic bag

Well prepared for the big moment!
Our checklist for the hospital bag will help you not to forget anything important - for you, your baby and your partner.
Pack now, relax and start the birth safely!

Checklist: Financial and formal matters

There are a few things to think about and take care of before and after the birth. The following list will give you an overview of the most important formalities you need to take care of before and after the birth.