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The period of adolescence is characterized by numerous changes, both physically and emotionally. During this phase, your child goes through an intensive development process that is accompanied by major physical changes and emotional upheavals. Although teenagers often give the impression that they have everything under control, special attention and parental care for their well-being and health is of great importance at this time.With the onset of puberty, the body suddenly takes on a different significance and is often critically scrutinized and felt by teenagers themselves. Hair sprouts, the voice changes, half of all teenagers get their period for the first time and the monthly cycle begins. All these changes can cause physical discomfort, which can make adolescents feel insecure and depressed. Now it is particularly important to offer them a sympathetic ear and help them to understand their new experiences.At Familienportal.NRW, we offer you comprehensive information and advice to help you talk to your child about important health issues in adolescence. From physical development and nutrition to mental well-being and dealing with stress and strain.

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Puberty is an exciting time that can sometimes feel like a challenge for both your child and you as a parent. As a lot is changing in your child, many parents focus entirely on their well-being and development. The main thing is that the children are doing well! At the same time, it is just as important to look after your own health. After all, you can only provide your child with the best possible support if you are feeling well.Just as you make it possible for your child, you should also ensure a healthy diet and regular exercise and avoid stress as much as possible. You may be thinking: "Easier said than done!" That's why we've put together some helpful information for you here to help you not forget about yourself and your health.The following articles show you how to integrate health and exercise into family time together, how to use the famous "me-time" to recharge your batteries and how not to lose heart even in crisis situations, such as illness or conflict.

It is the responsibility of parents to treat their child with respect and appreciation. In order for your child to grow up well, it needs love, security, support and opportunities for co-determination. At the same time, it is important for parents that these values are also practised in their partnership.

It is the parents' responsibility to create a family environment in which their child can experience respect and appreciation, love and security as well as support and co-determination. Why do we need children's rights? And what do they mean for parenting? You may have already thought about this when you heard about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. But what rights do children actually have? In short, you could say that they describe everything that children need to grow up well and healthy. Read here to find out what these rights are in detail and what they mean in education. By the way, "children" in the Convention on the Rights of the Child refers to all people under the age of 18, including young people.As parents, you play a central role in your child's development and are therefore also responsible for doing everything you can to help your child grow up happily.

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Is your child becoming more and more independent and are you thinking about returning to work? You can find out how to successfully return to work after a longer family phase and how to organize it in the best possible way on the Familienportal.NRW. There you will find a wealth of information and local networks to help you get back to work. Family commitments, bringing up children, running the household and a career? Balancing all these demands can be challenging. Too much stress in everyday life can make you ill in the long term. When you've reached your limits, the only thing that helps is time out to recharge your batteries. You have various options when it comes to cures. On the one hand, you can strengthen your health on your own - without taking your children with you. However, there is also the option of mother-child cures or father-child cures, where you can take your son or daughter with you. You can find detailed information on cures where you can recharge your batteries and help with the application process below.