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Expert saving tips as studies reveal parents spend £200 MORE during school holidays

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 bill at...

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GOUSTO LAUNCHES SCARILY TASTY HALLOWEEN AND BONFIRE NIGHT MENU 

Recipe box delivery service Gousto launches spooky new limited edition Halloween menu. Get the kids involved for a spook-tastic dinnertime to remember with the Crispy Cheesy Chicken Fingers With Marinara Sauce & Wedges , or the Bats & Cobwebs Cheesy Squash Pasta Bake.

Bonfire night in? Try the Bonfire Bangers & Root Veg Mash With Toffee Apple Gravy or the Vegetable Samosa...

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A host of October half-term activities for young people at the Roundhouse

Roundhouse, an iconic London venue, is excited to announce a series of creative workshops and courses for young people taking place this October half term.

The Roundhouse youth programme, which supports young people aged 11-30, aims to empower young individuals through the arts and provide opportunities for self-expression and skill development.

This October half term, the Roundhouse...

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Expert tips to continue personal growth as a parent

As a leadership consultant, CEO and single parent, I understand the struggle to continue to support personal growth alongside that of your child.

Like many people, I truly believe that becoming a parent is my greatest achievement. Bringing another life into the world and supporting their development is a magical experience. And it’s easy to forget that parents can still make...

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Back to school: Forgotten playground games to bring back

As you get your child ready with new shoes, bookbags, and a uniform this September, you might be feeling nostalgic for your own school days in years gone by. So, why not send them to school with something a little different this year, like some old-school playground games they may not have heard of?

To help jog your memory, Rachel Clinkard — from family-run shoe brand Charles...

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Sports Direct and Nike to launch children’s football initiative Monster Kickabout

  • Monster Kickabout encourages children to take up football, as Sports Direct and Nike pledge free equipment, resources, and lesson plans to primary schools across the country
  • In partnership with Nike, the Monster Kickabout campaign is supported by top-flight footballers Mason Mount, Demi Stokes, Beth Mead, Keira Walsh, Kenza Dali, Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw, Georgia Stanway and
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Focus-Trust CEO takes on the UK’s three peaks in 3 days for PAPYRUS

Helen raises over £2.7k in memory of family friend

Last month, Focus-Trust CEO Helen Rowland took on her toughest challenge yet, conquering the three UK peaks in 3 days in memory of her friend’s son, Matthew, who tragically died by suicide in September 2020 aged 17 years.

Having never climbed a mountain until earlier this year, Helen and Matthew’s mum, Jacqui Young, joined...

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Health experts share top sleep aiding foods for back to school season – and the ones to avoid

After a summer of late nights and even later mornings, getting the kids, and by extension yourself, back into bedtime routines for the new school year can be a very tricky task.

In fact, parents across the country have flocked to the internet for tips and advice, with searches for ‘how to make bedtime easier’ increasing by 50 per cent over the last three months. Not to mention that...

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BUY ONE, GIVE ONE™: LITTLE DISH LAUNCHES NEW MAC & CHEESE MEAL IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FELIX PROJECT

For every Mac & Cheese meal sold, Little Dish will feed one child in need, and is aiming to feed half a million children.
  • The only fresh kids’ Mac & Cheese meal on the market delivering one of a child’s recommended 5-a-day. It will be available to purchase online and in stores nationwide, including: Tesco, Waitrose, Morrisons and Ocado, from 20th September
  • For every
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Back to school: Safeguarding expert shares advice for parents when posting on social media

  • Safeguarding expert shares advice for parents when posting on social media
  • New research reveals that over half (54%) of parents and grandparents choose not to post images of their children online
  • 44% of UK parents named social media as the most important issue in modern society, ahead of climate change

Online safety is once again a hot topic, with...

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Data reveals TikTok to be the social media platform parents are most worried about

  • TikTok is the social media platform parents are most concerned about, with 5,100 online searches for ‘Is TikTok safe’ each month in the US.
  • Online searches for ‘is Snapchat safe’ reach 2,300 on average each month in the US.
  • Reddit is the third most concerning social media platform for parents in the US, with 2,000 estimated monthly searches for the phrase ‘is
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