Early parenting

Becoming a parent opens up a whole new world, and if you're living far from family and friends, you might have questions about how things work here in Belgium.

In this section you can read about:

• how adoption works in Belgium
  
  
• where you can turn for support during the postnatal period
  
  
• what you need to know about organising daycare for your baby
  
  
• schools, including a look at factors to keep in mind, the Belgian school system, Belgian school holidays, and all you need to know about homeschooling in Belgium
  
  
• finding a babysitter
  
  
• parenting support, including family-friendly spaces, parental coaching, career and relocation advice, invaluable local Facebook groups, and other support networks