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Today is Violence-Free Parenting Day - an occasion to focus on the right of all children to grow up without physical or emotional violence.
Violence-free parenting is not only a legally enshrined right, but also an important component of children's rights. You can find out more about this here on the family portal.

With the NRW skilled workers offensive, the state government wants to offer every young person the best possible opportunities for a successful start to their professional life. In particular, pupils without concrete prospects for a subsequent career are to be given even better support and advice during the transition from school to work.

A new company every day, a different profession every day: the NRW vacation internship weeks offer young people aged 15 and over a good opportunity for professional orientation. Flexible, free of charge and without any application stress! It only takes a few minutes to register online.

You want to make your own media? Then go for it! - Medienbox NRW offers online seminars to help you produce media contributions. Register now free of charge for the new dates in March and April.

From loneliness with children to dealing with money in partnerships and growing herbs - the current issue of our newsletter is all about topics that affect families in NRW. Not subscribed yet? Subscribe now and never miss an issue!

On March 29, 2025, the NRW Ministry of Family Affairs invites you to the first family dialog for single parents in Cologne. Together with State Secretary Lorenz Bahr, the focus will be on your concerns and support needs.
Get involved and help shape family policy! There will be childcare and catering on site.

The bke parent counseling service is offering two informative and interactive webinars in March and April. The topics this time: "Staying calm when the world is upside down" and "How does the big dad fit into the little urn: How do I answer children's questions about death and grief?". You can find more information about the webinars here.

The first nationwide Night of the Libraries will take place on April 4, 2025. Under the motto "Knowledge. Share. Discover.", families can experience exciting readings, take part in creative workshops and get involved in hands-on activities.

Everyone wants to be a good parent, but sometimes it's not so easy, as mothers and fathers also have bad times. The free webinar from the bke parenting advice service on February 17 will discuss how they can talk about this with their children.

Any family can get into financial difficulties - it is important to seek help in good time. Here you can get practical tips and find advice centers that can help you in difficult situations.

Higher child benefit, more housing benefit, relief for people in need of care and relatives and adjusted income limits for parental benefit: Here you will find an overview of the most important topics!

Media consumption over the holidays and during the Christmas break is an often-discussed topic in many families. The FLIMMO parents' guide gives tips on how to deal responsibly with the tempting range of films and series on offer.