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Today's World Alzheimer's Day raises awareness of the challenges that dementia can bring. On the Familienportal.NRW, you can find out how to talk to your child about the disease and create understanding.

Children's rights take center stage on World Children's Day. Read here to find out what rights children have and how you as parents can help to protect and promote them.

World Children's Day is on September 20! On this day, all children under the age of 15 can travel for free on buses and trains throughout NRW - no ticket is required. Further information is available from the transport associations in NRW, such as VRR.

Today, to mark World First Aid Day, we are focusing on first aid measures for children. Here you can find out how to react quickly and correctly in an emergency to save your child's life.

More money, more flexibility, more beneficiaries and a new study start-up grant: the 29th BAföG Amendment Act brings numerous improvements for students and pupils. Find out more about the expanded funding options and who is now eligible for BAföG here.

Many parents are not sufficiently aware of the numerous support options for families. Help us to improve the information available. Five different postcard motifs can be ordered quickly and easily. Digital formats for social media and info screens are available to download.

RWTH Aachen University is looking for working people over the age of 50 who are currently expecting a grandchild or are already grandparents to ask: What are the opportunities in this phase of life? How can work and family life be combined? Click here for the online questionnaire:

The transition from nursery to school is a major milestone - for children and parents alike. Here you will find valuable tips and strategies on how to make this transition smooth and prepare your child for this new stage of life in the best possible way.

The helpline is a first point of contact for boys and men who are or have been affected by violence. People close to them can also contact the men's helpline if they would like to help those affected. You can find detailed information about this confidential, free and, if desired, anonymous advice service here.

Since April 1, 2024, employees and future trainees have benefited from new funding opportunities, such as the subsidized vocational orientation internship, the mobility grant and facilitations for participation in entry-level qualifications. From August 1, 2024, extended extra-company vocational training will also be possible.

How high is the training allowance?" A new publication from the Ministry of Labor provides information on earning potential, weekly working hours, vacation entitlement and other collectively agreed benefits in a total of 115 sectors. These and other sources of information on choosing a career can be found here:

Cliché-free career and study choices for everyone: Girls' Day and Boys' Day offer the chance to get to know training professions and fields of study that girls and boys may not have thought about yet.