The Babykots of the City of Brussels celebrate their 20th anniversary on Saturday 8 May 2010. The City calls all families that have been guests in the Babykots to come forward. continue

The Family Home of the City of Brussels will be closed until 1 March 2011 due to a renovation. continue

From 12 to 14 March 2010, from 10 am to 6 pm, in Brussels Expo.

Babyboom is the largest fair for future and young parents. There are more than 100 exhibitors from different areas: nutrition and diet for infants, care, safety, health, care, toys,... There is also information about pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood, rights of mothers,... details

On Sunday 28 March 2010, at 3 pm, in youth theater Bronks. From 8 years. In Dutch.

In the show 'Porselein' (china), an old man recalls his childhood. How he was raised in the house where his father disappeared and how he grew up with his mother. He creates a new world and his imaginary friend Maurice helps him. A story about a rising artist between reality and fantasy. details

On Thursday 6 May 2010, at 7:30 pm, in the Gothic hall of the Brussels City Hall.

The language of small children, from the first tear to the first word. How can you better understand young children? details

On Sunday 14 March 2010, at 3 pm, in youth theatre Bronks. From 9 years. In Dutch.

'Shaffy for kids' describes the life of the Dutch singer Ramses Shaffy through the eyes of 2 gulls that are in love. They bring the 10 best songs of the king of the Dutch songs and stories that have inspired him to his songs. Marc Tielemans and Ilse Warringa sing the songs of Ramses Shaffy, accompanied by 3 musicians. details

On Sunday 21 March 2010, at 3 pm, in youth theatre Bronks. From 5 years. In Dutch.

'Een konijn van porselein' (A rabbit made of china) is a story about coming home and saying goodbye. The play is based on 'The miraculous journey of Edward Tulane' by Kate DiCamillo. details

On Monday 22 March 2010, from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Théâtre La montagne magique. In French.

Meetings, in duo, with the 12 authors that are invited to the youth literature week Paul Hurtmans. Participating is free but registration is required.

- Karim Ressouni and Yvan Pommaux. Moderator: Monique Malfait.
- Agnès de Lestrade and Brigitte Minne. Moderator: Gisèle Coolman en Dominique Harvengt.
- Catherine Zarcate and Julia Billet. Moderator: Robert Schmidt.
- Bernard Friot and Guillaume Guéraud. Moderator: Maggy Rayet.
- Jean-Marie Defossez and Eva Kavian. Moderator: Natacha Wallez.
- Sylvie Brien and Yves Grevet. Moderator: Chantal Stanescu. details

The Bibliothèque de Laeken makes an appointment every 3rd Saturday of the month (at 10 am) with children from 0 to 3 years old. Both deaf and hearing children are welcome for an hour of storytelling.

Stories are told, read, sung in sign language,... Activity in French.


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The Bibliothèque de Laeken makes an appointment every 3rd Saturday of the month (at 10 am) with children from 0 to 3 years old. Both deaf and hearing children are welcome for an hour of storytelling.

Stories are told, read, sung in sign language,... Activity in French.


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On Tuesday 9 March 2010, at 7:30 pm, in the cultural centre Riches-Claires.

Parent Cafés offer parents time to discuss issues around parenthood and family. On 9 March it is about the relationship of the child with his environment and family after a divorce. In French. details

On Thursday 8 June 2010, at 7:30 pm, in café Maria in Laeken.

Parent Cafés offer parents time to discuss issues around parenthood and family. In French.

Why do adolescents provoke with words? And not only their parents but also teachers, friends, other adults... Some adults give the wrong example with their 'adolescent' language... With Jacqueline Maun. details