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Easier child sickness benefit: Anyone who has to look after their sick child only needs a certificate from the 4th day of illness and can now also apply for this by telephone at the pediatrician's office.

The new home box for children and young people is here: "Discover what surrounds you - 100 ways to search for clues."

Reading aloud connects and makes you smarter! The nationwide Read Aloud Day calls for children to be read to more often. Find out why reading aloud is so important for development in this article, including valuable tips on storytelling.

Families with children will receive the "Home ownership for families" loan with improved conditions from 16.10.2023. The income limits and maximum loan amounts have been raised to support housing construction.

In this lovingly illustrated song booklet you will find 10 melodies with all the verses of the most beautiful songs for the Advent and Christmas season. Have fun singing!

From now on, all content on the Familienportal.NRW is also available in English, French, Italian, Polish, Turkish, Romanian and Ukrainian with just one click.

What do you need to do to apply for maintenance advance? Questions and answers about advance maintenance payments, the amount, the requirements and the digital application at a glance!

On the NRW Infopunkt Israel website, the NRW state government informs German citizens about the current crisis situation. Here you will also find all contact options as well as information and contact points.

Hideous images of the crisis in the Middle East dominate the latest news and many social media channels. Flimmo gives tips on how parents can talk to children about the violence and which services explain the war in a child-friendly way.

World Savings Day introduces children and young people to the topic of saving and a sensible approach to money. Find out why it is important to talk about money in the family and how much pocket money is appropriate at what age.

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!

On the campaign days from September 18 to 29, 2023, children, parents, teachers and educators are encouraged to walk, cycle or scoot to daycare and school. There are many reasons to walk. Tips for parents can be found in the article on walking to school training.