Career & Family

Balancing work and family life is the goal of most couples. Many mothers and fathers return to work within the first three years of their child's life. You can initially plan your return to work gradually or start full-time again. A mutual agreement on how both parents will share the childcare and household tasks is an important prerequisite for this.

But how can family and career be reconciled? This is a question that most parents are probably concerned with once they start a family. The good news is: In the world of work, companies are now offering more and more models for reconciling work and family life. The Familienportal.NRW provides information on this topic as well as helpful tips on returning to work.

Organizing everyday family life well also needs to be learned. It is not always easy to reconcile family life with work, as raising and caring for a child of this age is a 24-hour job. In our online offers you will find some advice and tips that can help you with this. Don't be afraid to accept help - from family and friends or advice centers in your area.