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Most parents want to reconcile work and family. How can the balancing act succeed without families slipping into an unwanted division of roles or one of the two feels that they have to take a back seat professionally? For this it needs certain conditions and agreements: a working environment that takes into account the needs of parents, reliable childcare and a good organization of everyday family life.. In this section you can get information about family-friendly working time models and find consulting services as well as tips around the topic of compatibility of family and career..

When expecting a baby, parents-to-be experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Anticipation, happiness, fears and uncertainty alternate. As soon as the initial excitement has subsided, a lot of questions usually arise: What is part of the first kit? What needs to be in a hospital bag? And what things should you think about in good time before the new phase of your life begins? Good preparation from pregnancy to birth makes the transition to parenthood much easier. There are a few decisions to make and organizational matters to take care of before you hold your little one in your arms. Good to know: On the Familienportal.NRW you will not only find advice and a wide range of support services, but also practical checklists for pregnant women and parents-to-be. Clear lists with important to-do's help you to keep track of everything that needs to be done during pregnancy. Among other things, we tell you which financial and formal matters you need to take care of in good time. Our tips for parents-to-be will help you to organize the birth and your new family life in the best possible way. This way, you can look forward to the upcoming event in a more relaxed way and enjoy your first family time with your child to the full.

Pregnancy is not always a happy experience, and feelings often go on a rollercoaster. Physical changes, relationship problems or a complicated pregnancy are just some of the reasons that can lead to crises. Sometimes a pregnancy comes into your life very unexpectedly. It calls previous life plans into question and turns them upside down from one day to the next. Pregnant women and fathers-to-be are often faced with the question: Can I manage? In these challenging situations, it is important to know that you are not alone. Whether you are struggling with financial worries, interpersonal conflicts or emotional highs and lows - there are special advice centers for pregnant women, mothers and fathers in crisis situations that you can always count on. Don't be afraid to accept this help. You are entitled to free advice. Find out here who you can turn to and where you can find help with crises and conflicts.

Family planning is associated with many questions. Expectant parents have a particularly great need for information during pregnancy. In North Rhine-Westphalia, there is a dense network of contact points for pregnant women, fathers-to-be and young families. You probably have a lot of questions too, perhaps you are unsure or have fears and worries mixed in with your anticipation. The services offered by the recognized pregnancy advice centres provide parents-to-be with comprehensive information and help on all topics - from the desire to have children and financial help for expectant mothers and fathers to prenatal diagnostics or how to deal with abnormal findings. Below you can find out which advice centers you can contact with your questions. A positive pregnancy test does not always bring joy. Even if you have an unplanned pregnancy or are still very young, you can find information on the Familienportal.NRW about professional advice centers in your area.

Loving care and the earliest possible education are important for children's development - in the family and in daycare centers & co. But what are the developmental milestones between the ages of 3 and 6? First of all, every child develops uniquely and at their own pace. While one child is already happily telling whole stories, another may still be forming very simple, short sentences. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about. Child development is an individual, continuous and dynamic process. Nevertheless, there are areas of development that can provide guidance and enable needs-based early childhood support and educational opportunities. The areas can be divided into motor skills, language skills, cognitive skills and social-emotional skills. The Familienportal.NRW illustrates the development areas in detail and provides you with lots of helpful information so that you can promote and support your child's development.

By the time the little ones grow up, there are a lot of expenses for your offspring. But there is support from the state. Families and children receive financial aid and state benefits. The best time to find out more is during your pregnancy. You've probably already asked yourself these questions: Which tax bracket is best for couples with children? Is a change worthwhile for us - perhaps even before the birth? Find information and decision-making aids to help you take advantage of tax benefits for your family. You must register your newborn child with your health insurance provider within two months of the birth, as there is a statutory insurance obligation in Germany. We give you tips on how you can benefit from family insurance to reduce your healthcare costs. Want a little house with a garden where your child can run around? Find out here about interest rate reductions and subsidies for building or buying a house if you are thinking about your own four walls for your family. If you have any questions about naming rights for marriage and birth, you will also find detailed explanations and helpful tips below. In short: As parents-to-be, you will find comprehensive guidance on financial and formal matters on the Familienportal.NRW.

Which father do I want to be? What does it mean to be a committed father? And how can I succeed in meeting the many different demands? These are just a few of the many questions you may be asking yourself as a father (to be). If it is important to you to spend time with your children and your family and to play an active role in their upbringing, then you will find inspiration, practical tips and offers here to encourage you to go your own way and take on your responsibility as a caring father. Discover what it means to be an active father and get practical tips on how you can successfully combine family and paid work. Find out how important fathers are for the development of their children and how you can organize your valuable time with them. Read about the experiences of other men in the same phase of life and what advice our experts and coaches give to committed fathers that may also be of help to you. Feel free to browse through the wide range of topics relating to your roles as a father and partner and if you have any questions or are looking for personal advice: You will find helpful references to further advice services and fathers' networks in all the articles.

When the children slowly grow into young adults, many things change again in the family. The offspring are now gradually given more freedom, increasingly make their own decisions and confidently discuss parenting issues and agree on rules. As parents, you are responsible for their upbringing until they reach the age of majority on their 18th birthday - based on respect, appreciation, love and the opportunity for age-appropriate co-determination and expression of opinion.These and other rights, such as a non-violent upbringing and the right to protection from economic and sexual exploitation, are specifically granted to children and young people. They are bindingly formulated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. You can find a summary of the other rights children and young people have and what this means for their upbringing in this article.

What family hasn't experienced this? Despite all the family happiness, there are always phases in everyday life that are particularly stressful or challenging. In order to master these situations, it is all the more important for you as parents to find a healthy balance between loving care, education and your own needs. The good news is that if you find yourself overwhelmed by everyday life as a family, there are numerous tips and tricks that can help you cope better with stressful phases. The Familienportal.NRW offers practical advice on how to deal with family stress: baking together, small concerts and collecting moments of happiness help to create a positive and supportive environment for your child. Together with your family, find more serenity and harmonious togetherness!

At the age of 3-6, your child develops more and more of their personality. They make great strides in their development, but also increasingly test their limits. All families experience conflicts and the odd crisis from time to time. This is nothing unusual.But what can you do when everyday life as a family is really stressful again?The Familienportal.NRW provides helpful advice that can help you deal with stressful phases in the best possible way:Dice games, colorful window pictures and collecting moments of happiness help to create a positive and supportive environment for your child. Overcome stressful phases together, grow as a family and let family happiness return!