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    Affordable Happiness: useful tips from KidsLife

    Regardless of whether you’re a first-time mum or dad or an experienced parent: parenting invariably involves a lot of expenses. What premiums are available? Are you entitled to any allowances? How to keep things affordable? These are all questions we would like to help you with. On this page you’ll find everything you need for affordable happiness. From concrete tips on how to save on children’s stuff to an overview of premiums.
    I'm pregnant

    I'm pregnant

    You’re pregnant! Congratulations! Perhaps you already have children and know what to expect? Or perhaps this is your first baby? One thing’s for sure: you’ve got 9 emotionally-charged months ahead of you. KidsLife is happy to assist you throughout your journey, right from the very onset of your pregnancy. And our handy tips will ensure that you don’t miss out on any benefits during ‘Project Baby.’
    I'm pregnant
    Gynaecologist or midwife: who does what?

    Gynaecologist or midwife: who does what?

    When you are pregnant, it is important to keep a close eye on your health and that of your baby. But who takes care of this monitoring? A gynaecologist or a midwife? Who does what? Who can you share your concerns with? And are these appointments reimbursed? These are all important questions for the parents-to-be.
    Gynaecologist or midwife: who does what?
    Time credit with or without a justified reason: everything you need to know.

    Time credit with or without a justified reason: everything you need to know.

    A break from work? Everybody needs it from time to time. Here, you'll find the answer to questions like: What are the conditions for taking time credit? Can I get time credit benefits? Are the rules different if I work in Education? 
    Time credit with or without a justified reason: everything you need to know.
    Maternity leave, parental leave and time credit

    Maternity leave, parental leave and time credit

    Would you like to spend more time with your family? The good news is that you can. Because as a parent, you're entitled to maternity leave, birth leave, parental leave and time credit. How does it work exactly?
    Maternity leave, parental leave and time credit
    Additional Paternity leave days from 2023

    Additional Paternity leave days from 2023

    A baby on the way? As a father or co-parent-to-be, you’ll naturally want to spend as much time with your newborn baby as possible. Paternity leave enables you take some time off work following the birth. Read here all you need to know about paternity leave.
    Paternity leave
    How does the September statement affect your Growth Package?

    How does the September statement affect your Growth Package?

    Je hebt het misschien al horen vallen in de media. Het Groeipakket, de Kinderbijslag in Vlaanderen, was de hoofdrolspeler in de Septemberverklaring van de Vlaamse Regering.
    Alles over de Septemberverklaring
    My child is starting school for the first time.

    My child is starting school for the first time.

    You don’t know who is more apprehensive about that first day at school; you or your little one. Every child experiences their first day at school differently. Both the school and parents obviously play an important role in that experience. 
    Financially too, the first day at school can have a big impact on the family budget. Fortunately, KidsLife is here to help with some simple budget tips and allowances for the first day at school.
    My child is starting school for the first time.
    Hospitalisation insurance during pregnancy: everything you wish to know

    Hospitalisation insurance during pregnancy: everything you wish to know

    Pregnant? Then hospitalisation insurance will come in handy. Find out all about it here.
    Hospitalisation insurance during pregnancy: everything you wish to know
    The basic amount: monthly Child Benefit amounts per child.

    The basic amount: monthly Child Benefit amounts per child.

    Children who are entitled to the Growth Package or Child Benefit receive a basic monthly amount. This basic amount can be topped up with supplementary allowances or premiums. Your basic amount is based on a number of conditions and may vary per child. 
    The basic amount: monthly Child Benefit amounts per child.