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Insta Mum shares easy hacks to cut kids screentime – and says parents need to “give themselves a break” this summer

With rising concerns about kids screentime, a mum of 2 has shared easy tips to get kids off their phones this summer

“We can’t escape technology in modern life, but we can create balance,” says Beth from Roche, Cornwall.

As the summer holidays draws to...

In a recent survey commissioned by early years publisher Ladybird, more than 1,000 parents shared their thoughts about reading with their children, revealing that alongside many known developmental benefits, enjoying quality time together and nurturing the parent and child bond was one of the most important aspects for the participants.

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While energy bills are generally lower in the summer months, there are ways to make sure costs stay as low as possible when children stay home for the school holidays.

Uswitch.com , the comparison and switching service, is offering households tips on how to keep energy bills down.

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Recent data from the ONS shows that the number of divorces has been increasing over the last few years. The divorce rate in the United Kingdom is estimated at 42%, with 113,505 divorces granted in England and Wales in 2021, compared to 103,592 divorces in...

Summer is finally here, which means it's time to head outdoors to bask in the sunshine and enjoy the beauty of nature. Whether you're off to your local park or visiting somewhere new, there's no better way to enjoy the summer sun than with a picnic. In fact, despite the popularity of BBQs, a quarter of Brits prefer a picnic ( YouGov ). If you'll be heading outside for a bit of alfresco dining...

We all remember our first bike ride. The feeling of excitement and freedom! Soon enough, cycling through cobbled streets or escaping to the countryside on your own opened a whole new world. Here at Bobbin we have a few stories to tell… We are often asked how long it takes to learn a skill like bike riding. As every child is different, it can take as little as 45 minutes up to a couple of...

As kids get ready to break up for summer, many families will be searching for tips and tricks to keep young children entertained for less during the long break. Jo Middleton, author, podcaster and blogger at Slummy Single Mummy has shared her quirky recipe for a well-known jammie biscuit that parents can use to spend quality time with their children AND enjoy a tasty snack – for just 10p per...

Last month, I went to the funeral of a much loved former colleague. It was an achingly sad event but I was so struck by the huge number of photos the family had. Photos of recent days and childhood, and everything in between. Some were beautifully composed ‘quality’ pictures, some were slightly blurred ‘snaps', but all were memories of happy times gone by and all made me smile at the memories...

Balancing Business and Personal workloads to create a memorable summer break.

The summer holidays are fast approaching and although they bring joy and excitement to children across the UK, for parents who run their own businesses it can be a very stressful time trying to juggle both business and work commitments along with spending time as a family making memories. As a mum of 2...

· New research from HP reveals 91% of parents are concerned about climate change, with a majority indicating the crisis has even impacted their perspective on having more children.

· Study reveals most parents are looking for companies to take action on climate change and are...