Puberty is a time full of highs and lows and emotions often run high - for both young people and parents. That's why there are professional advice centers in NRW that you can turn to with all your concerns and questions. The numerous youth counseling services can be accessed by phone, in person or online, just like parent counseling. You notice that your child is always looking for excuses not to eat? And you are afraid that they have developed an eating disorder? A disorder often begins during puberty and can have serious consequences. With the information here on the Familienportal.NRW, you and the affected child can find professional help to find a way out of the eating disorder. Sexual orientation and gender identity are also major issues on the path to adulthood - especially when young people feel attracted to their own gender. Read here to find out how you as a parent can support your child in coming out. Puberty is particularly challenging for young people with a history of immigration. Many first have to find their way in a new environment and the normal difficulties of growing up also await them. There are numerous networks in North Rhine-Westphalia that offer support. You can find out what these are in the relevant focus section.

Breastfeeding provides your baby with everything he needs in his first months of life.

Alternatives to breast milk

Families are constantly confronted with financial and legal questions. Which tax bracket is best for couples with children? And what tax benefits do we enjoy as a family? You can find helpful information on these topics on the Familienportal.NRW. You can also get an overview of state benefits for families and how to apply for them. Did you know that you can insure your spouse and children in the statutory health insurance fund free of charge under certain conditions? Not yet? Then you can find all the important information about family insurance here. Have you been wanting your own four walls for a while? A place where you can grow together as a family? Our expert will give you helpful tips and tricks on how the dream of owning your own home can perhaps come true. The older your daughter or son gets, the more exciting the topic of finances becomes for your offspring. Even the youngest children learn how to handle money with their own pocket money. But how much pocket money should they have between the ages of 10 and 16? We have summarized practical tips for you. If you don't have enough pocket money, there's little reason not to take on a school job. Particularly popular: delivering newspapers and babysitting. But there are some legal pitfalls. Find out what they are in the topic block below. Any family can get into financial difficulties - so it's all the more important to know what help and support options are available. This topic also provides parents with helpful tips on how to talk to their children about money worries and give them a healthy financial education. Those who deal with financial responsibility at an early age and actively avoid debt create a solid foundation for the future. On the Familienportal.NRW you will find practical tips, contact points and advice services to help you solve financial problems and remain worry-free in the long term.

Take it easy at the start together after giving birth

If you take a break from your job or work part-time after the birth, you will receive parental allowance. This financial benefit allows you to take time for your child and family. Here you will find important information you need to know about parental allowance.

Care, education, job, household: single parents bear most of the responsibility alone. Financial worries are added when no or not regular maintenance is paid for the child by the other parent. In this situation, single parents can apply for advance maintenance payments.

The midwife is a valuable companion during pregnancy and the postnatal period. (Expectant) mothers who have statutory health insurance are entitled to the support of a midwife before and after the birth. The costs are covered by health insurance.

Baby sleep in the 1st year of life

What to do if your baby cries a lot?