back to school

• New research from 100Green reveals that two-fifths (37%) of school runs that could be walked are unnecessarily driven, despite half of parents (47%) saying they want to walk their kids to school more often
• Over the course of the next school year (39 weeks) , these drives to school would cause an unnecessary 341,640 tonnes of CO2e - the equivalent of 50,167 flights from London
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• 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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Children that have been out of routine sleep for six weeks may find it difficult to get back into routine after the summer holidays.

While the adjustment might not work on night one, doing the right things will ensure that your child adapts as quick as possible.

So, here are five tips shared by a sleep expert, Dr Deborah Lee, working alongside Get Laid Beds for making a...

With back-to-school season right around the corner, it’s never too soon to stock up on learning toys and gadgets that help make the transition that bit smoother. LeapFrog has got you covered with an exciting range of educational tools that turn homework hassles into engaging, interactive play. From high-tech gadgets to captivating books, their lineup is designed...

The summer holidays are fast coming to a close with kids and parents across the country preparing to go back to school next week.

A recent YouGov survey found that uniforms (67%) and school shoes (66%) are the most commonly purchased items during the back-to-school shopping season . This weekend, parents who still have last-minute shopping to do might be interested in a survey...

As September approaches, the familiar buzz of "back to school" season begins to resonate. Shops are filled with school supplies, uniforms, and lunchboxes while families prepare for the routine of frantic mornings and packed schedules. However, for many, this September marks a departure from tradition. Instead of the usual rush to return to the classroom, more families embrace the opportunity...

Parents face costs of up to £1,100 when kids return to school

• Parents pay up to £422 on school uniform each year
• The school run costs parents up to £137 annually
• Hodge shares budgeting tips for parents with kids in school

As the new school year approaches, parents are preparing for significant expenses, with research from Hodge indicating...

Walking to school is a great way for you and your child to get some exercise early in the morning, and it offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the world together too. This is the perfect time to think about ways that you can make this walk even more fun for both you and your child, and add some exploration and learning elements to the experience too.

As well as getting in some...

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...

• 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...