Offers and support for single pregnant women

Loneliness: causes, warning signs, help and how parents can provide support

Municipal integration centers help with arrival

Furnishing the baby room made easy

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 rights of biological fathers are strengthened and the regulations on contesting paternity are revised

From loneliness in 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!

NRW offers one-week learning camps during the fall break. The free offer promotes the talents and self-confidence of pupils from year 8 onwards. Find out about the current dates and conditions now.

How parents recognize alarm signs

Children between the ages of 3 and 6 experience an exciting time full of discoveries and adventures. Digital media is already part of everyday life for the little ones - from their favorite film and drawing apps to playful online learning opportunities. But how much television and media consumption is okay at this age? This is a question that concerns many parents. However, it is not only the duration of media use that is important, but also the selection of content. Which programs and apps are really age-appropriate? Which films and videos promote your child's development and which could convey inappropriate messages? Finding the right approach to media is certainly not always easy. The variety on offer is overwhelming and it is often difficult to know what content is suitable for your child. Through targeted media education, you as parents can lay important foundations for a healthy approach to media right from the start. In this way, you can guide your child in age-appropriate and small steps in the sensible use of media. In this topic block, you will learn how you can positively influence your child's media behavior. Grow together as a family and learn how digital media can be meaningfully integrated into everyday life.