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Media also play a central role in the everyday lives of young adults aged 18 and over - whether for information, entertainment or communication. However, the risks of the digital media world, such as media addiction, remain relevant for this age group too. As parents, you can continue to play an important role by engaging in an open and equal exchange with your adult child. Show an interest in their media habits and stay in touch about current issues. By engaging in a respectful dialog as equals, in which there is also room for critical discussions, you can help to promote conscious and healthy media use. In this section, you will find numerous suggestions and tips on how young adults can further develop their media skills and arm themselves against negative influences from the digital world. Both parents and young adults can find valuable support here to help them use media consciously and responsibly during this important phase of their lives.

How are families in North Rhine-Westphalia doing? What concerns them in everyday life? And what support would they like? These are precisely the questions addressed by Familiendialog.NRW - an open discussion format in which families can enter into an exchange with the state government.The format, organized by the Ministry of Family Affairs of North Rhine-Westphalia, is closely linked to the Familienbericht.NRW. The reporting is accompanied by dialog events with families in all their diversity. These offer space for exchange, questions and new perspectives. They make visible what moves families - and make it possible to further develop family policy measures in a tailored and effective manner. The experiences, wishes and feedback of the participants are incorporated into the report, which is planned for 2026. The dialog focuses on the different needs of families in NRW: rainbow or foster family - every perspective counts. At the Family Dialogue, concerns are heard and topics are explored in depth together. The events offer space for encounters and participation. The focus is on specific questions: What is going well? Where do we need to change? Which offers help in everyday life - and which are still missing? The aim is to work together to create momentum for a more family-friendly future.Find out more about Familiendialog.NRW, current topics, event formats and opportunities for participation on this page.

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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 and how to apply for it here.