summer holidays

• Families could save more than £13 million a week on energy costs as children go back to school this week[1]
• Cooking, television watching and dishwasher use are set to fall by the biggest amount, potentially saving each household around £125 a year [2]

• With energy prices set to rise from October, Uswitch.com encourages households to take
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• A new study by International Workplace Group has found that almost two thirds (61%) of parents find the school holidays stressful
• Half of parents (49%) use annual leave to care for their children

• However, widespread adoption of hybrid working has reduced the stress caused by summer childcare

• Mums are nearly twice as likely as dads
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St Helen’s Farm, the UK’s largest goat’s milk producer, has partnered up with The Works, the UK’s leading family friendly retailer , to announce the launch of their nature-themed competition, and support parents in entertaining their children during the summer holidays.

Designed to inspire creativity and celebrate the artistic talents of young minds, this initiative aims for families...

As new research shows that the average UK parent spends over £200 a week extra during school holidays¹, experts at BOXT have revealed how to save on home bills whilst the kids are at home.

Andy Kerr, Founder at BOXT says: “School holidays can be expensive. The additional energy costs of having children at home are often forgotten about and not planned for, meaning that a large energy...

The school holidays are upon us, and as we look forward to six weeks of quality time with our children, the question of what to give them for their lunch will be a hot topic in the family home.

Whether you're packing for a day trip or an afternoon in the park or maybe having a chilled day in the house, parents want to make sure that their kids are well-fed and nourished. And, in the...

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.

Ben Gallizzi,...

Here we are-at the dawn of the summer holidays already. A time that is dreaded by most parents and carers with school-age children when it comes to juggling work and family.

It can be difficult for other colleagues to comprehend this juggle, especially when they don’t have children or dependents.

However, there are many things that you as parents and carers can do to ensure...

After the huge success of last year’s Summer at the Quayside, Exeter’s historic quayside area will again be home to a jam-packed programme of fun and quirky activities for all the family. Organised by the Exeter Canal and Quay Trust, free events will be taking place over the school summer holidays until Friday 1...

• Analysis of more than 119,000 families’ pocket money data reveals the top 10 most popular and top 10 highest-paid chores that will keep kids occupied once school’s out
• Not every child has a summer job, but 46% of parents now financially incentivise chores - empowering kids to earn through the holidays whilst helping tackle the family to-do list
• Tidying the bedroom
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Exercise isn’t just something adults should do at the gym: the whole family needs to get plenty of movement in their everyday lives, both for their physical and mental health. The good news is that during the summer holidays, you have a great opportunity to exercise as a family, as you not only have the time but also (hopefully) the weather....