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Children, parents and grandparents: the focus of our current newsletter is on the interaction between the generations. Sign up to make sure you never miss an issue from now on.

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Are you a single parent with a migrant or refugee background? Your experiences count! Take part now in the research project of Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with the "Alltags:heroinnen" foundation.

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Grandma and grandpa play a central role in many families. They help with the upbringing and care of children, relieve the burden on parents and strengthen family ties.On the Familienportal.NRW you will find valuable information and practical tips on how to promote the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren and create a loving family environment. Harmonious coexistence and clear agreements help to avoid conflicts and create an appreciative environment in which all generations feel comfortable. An often underestimated topic: age-related changes in grandparents. Health restrictions such as physical complaints or memory problems in grandma or grandpa affect family life. Open conversations help children to understand these changes and deal with emotional challenges. Empathetic communication can help to reduce anxiety and strengthen togetherness in the family. You can find out more about this in the topic block below.

If you are raising your child alone, you can apply for a guardianship for your child at the youth welfare office. The guardian will help you to legally clarify paternity and/or enforce your child's maintenance claims.

In some families, money is tight. If the parents' income is not sufficient to provide for the whole family, there is a monthly supplement from the state in addition to child benefit. You can find out in which cases you can receive the child supplement (KiZ) and how to apply for it here.