The first year of baby: 12 exciting months
The baby is here! Our warmest congratulations. Use the time in the postpartum period to get to know and cuddle your baby and to get used to everyday life with your baby in peace and quiet. You will see that in the first year of life, your baby will make rapid progress every month. On the Familienportal.NRW, you will find many useful reading recommendations on topics such as development, early support and health to accompany you on your journey through the first twelve months.
Once your newborn has discovered the light of day, there are already a lot of formalities that you as new parents have to take care of in the first few weeks. From applying for parental allowance and child benefit to taking advantage of tax benefits for families with children, you will find everything you need to know about financial and formal matters on the Familienportal.NRW.
Maybe you will soon be asking yourself questions about balancing family and career? Find out which daycare is best suited to you. Our tips on returning to work are also useful if you want to return to work early.
And if you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the challenges of everyday life with a baby, have worries and fears or are personally in a difficult situation? Then you should definitely seek free advice from one of the specialist advice centers in North Rhine-Westphalia. Whether it's a parenting, partnership and conflict advice center or an early intervention center for children with a disability: you are sure to find a suitable contact person in your area using the search functions on Familienportal.NRW.
Reading aloud strengthens togetherness: tips for Reading Aloud Day
November 21 is Nationwide Read Aloud Day! Under this year's motto "Reading aloud speaks your language", the focus is on shared experiences. We have put together tips for parents and exciting interviews for you that show how valuable reading aloud is for your child's development. Discover new ideas for reading time and: Read along!
Interactive guide to benefit entitlements
Families with children are entitled to numerous benefits. But what exactly are they and where can I apply for them? With our guide, young families can find the information they need quickly and easily.
Apply for parental allowance online
On the Familienportal.NRW you will find everything you need to plan your parental allowance well. In many municipalities, you can already apply for parental allowance online. Find out more!
The Familienportal.NRW on youtube
Information and tips for parents - clearly explained
On our YouTube channel you will find many short explanatory videos that provide valuable information about financial benefits, family life and parenthood and answer frequently asked questions.
