Figure of the month: Results of the parent survey

How do parents in NRW organize their everyday family life?

Text last updated: 2026-04-01

Families in NRW are so diverse

Every month, we ask a question about everyday family life in North Rhine-Westphalia on our homepage. We always publish the results as an infographic the following month. Discover the results of all past parent surveys here.

What is your biggest challenge when eating together with your family?

Evaluation:

Healthy food ingredients are not always children's favorites
0%
Sometimes we simply don't have time to eat together
20%
The hectic pace of everyday life makes it difficult to cook healthy and varied meals every day
20%
There is often a lack of peace and quiet at mealtimes to engage in conversation
0%
It's not always easy to reconcile the preferences of all family members
40%
Something else
20%
Volunteering or not - where do you do charitable work in your community?

Evaluation:

Daycare center or school (e.g. parents' council, support association)
75%
Sports club (e.g. training, organization, supervision)
25%
Neighborhood or district (e.g. neighborhood assistance, initiatives)
0%
Elderly assistance or care (of relatives)
0%
Social, cultural or church
0%
I don't have the time to fit additional tasks into my daily routine
0%
Something else
0%
How does your family cope with caring for your child during the cold season?

Evaluation:

With us, the same parent always takes over the nursing care
0%
We both provide nursing care, depending on our professional availability
50%
You can't do without grandparents/uncles/aunts
50%
A lot can be cushioned by working from home
0%
Something else
0%
What makes spending time with grandma and grandpa special for children?

Evaluation:

The loving support
0%
Patience and undivided attention
75%
Relaxed interaction without time pressure
0%
Stories from the past and traditions
25%
Special activities such as a visit to the zoo
0%
Something else
0%
Who is your first port of call when things get difficult in everyday life?

Evaluation:

My partner
67%
Parents or parents-in-law
33%
Siblings or other relatives
0%
Friends or girlfriends
0%
Another important reference person
0%
What is your recipe for ensuring that your children can grow up carefree?

Evaluation:

Lots of exercise and joint activities
38%
Talking and listening
23%
Freedom and independence
15%
Love and security
15%
Nature and fresh air
8%
What did your family find most challenging when preparing for school enrollment?

Evaluation:

Finding the right school
46%
Practicing the safe way to school
17%
Get everything you need for school
17%
Shaping the transition from daycare to school and how we can accompany our child
15%
Other reasons
5%