summer holidays

The six-week holidays have commenced and parents are looking for ways to keep their kids entertained without breaking the bank.

Hodge reveals the potential costs of family outings and shares tips on having fun while staying in budget.

Christie Cook, managing director of retail at Hodge said:

“The six-week break is a great opportunity for families to enjoy both...

The experts at OutdoorToys have put together 3 key tips on how to help transition kids back into a comfortable school routine and ease any anxieties they may have ahead of the first day back.

1. Transition them back into a school routine

Arguably the hardest part of the first day for children is waking up in the morning, and this can be even harder for children who are...

New research suggests as many as 82 percent of Brits have been thinking of savvier ways to keep their kids engaged this summer.

And it seems parents plan to embrace traditional fun, as 56 percent will be taking their little ones on picnics, while 44 percent plan to bake cupcakes, in a bid to keep costs down.

Bike rides (42 percent), movie marathons (34 percent), camping in...

With the long school holidays looming, many families are dreaming about a well-earned break together, maybe soaking up the sun somewhere hot or getting stuck into activities closer to home.

However, for families where the parents have separated, the long summer break can prove to be something of a minefield when it comes to arranging childcare.

Research carried out by legal...

Summertime might bring certain challenges for working mothers who need to deal with children at home as well as their professional life. Planning ahead, sticking to a work-life ratio, and considering how to approach hybrid work are some of the expert-recommended solutions to reduce burnout and elevated stress levels.

June 22, 2022. 53% of women report increased levels of stress while...

With two more weeks of what has felt like the longest summer and with a bank holiday to go, Claire Spurway (European and World Masters Indoor 60 meters champion) has partnered with Feel Good Contacts to help frazzled and frustrated parents on a budget have a stress free, screen free, fun and active few weeks with their kids.

Den and tent building

Children are naturally...

After months out of school during lockdown, children and their weary parents are now faced with yet more time to fill during the holidays.

To help inspire them, The Wild Network has teamed up with TV presenter Helen Skelton and Smart Energy GB to suggest 42 sustainable things to do over the summer.

“I’ve got two young boys, who have been home pretty much the whole time...