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.
Family Time NRW: Applications for the fall break are now being accepted
The state continues to support vacations for families from North Rhine-Westphalia at family vacation centers during the fall break. Find out right away if and how you can receive a subsidy! Families with children not yet of school age who wish to participate outside of school breaks can apply at any time.
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Our July issue is all about safety: Learn how to protect your family during hot weather, what to keep in mind when playing in the yard and at parks, and how to properly store and prepare food. Also included: tips for buying a bike helmet, a new craft idea, and much more. Haven’t subscribed to the newsletter yet? Sign up now!
Non-violent education: Frequently asked questions and answers
Growing up without violence is one of the most important children's rights - the Day of Non-Violent Education on April 30 draws attention to this. But where does violence begin? How does it manifest itself? And what consequences does it have for children? UNICEF answers the most important questions.
What will change for families in 2026
There is more child benefit, tax allowances are being increased and the minimum wage is also rising for trainees: Here is an overview of the most important topics!
Interaktiver Wegweiser zu Leistungsansprüchen
Familien mit Kindern haben Anspruch auf zahlreiche Leistungen. Aber welche sind das genau und wo kann ich sie beantragen? Mit unserem Wegweiser finden junge Familien schnell und einfach die notwendigen Informationen.
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.
