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As summer comes to an end, parents across the country are gearing up for the back-to-school season. However, transitioning from the laid-back summer routine to the structured school schedule can be a challenge for both parents and children with searches for “back to school advice” increasing by 280% in the past 30 days.

That’s why life insurance broker Reassured has teamed up with ex...

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...

The flexibility and fun the holidays bring often means going to bed later and sleeping in, but how can parents feel back on track for the school run.

With schools usually starting around 8:30am, the holiday sleep routine of sleeping in until 9 or 10am is not going to work during term time.

Dr Lindsay Browning , psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert for And So To Bed shares...

• 92% of UK parents say the cost-of-living crisis has encouraged them to talk more openly about finances with their children
• 83% of parents give pocket money to their kids, 39% of which give pocket money “once a week”
• 58% of parents give their child their own debit card by the time they turn 12 years old

Legal & General surveyed over 2,000...

TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF AIRPORT TRANSFERS THIS SUMMER WITH JAYRIDE’S TOP TIPS FOR FAMILIES Jayride share its top tips for simpler travels with the family this summer

Airport trips can be a stressful experience when travelling as a family, particularly when it comes to hailing a taxi or transfer on arrival and juggling the needs of the family. With Jayride – the leading online marketplace for...

A Helping Hand to Feed Baby with Ease Vital Baby Offers Top Tips for World Breastfeeding Week 2023

This week is World Breastfeeding Week. Running from 1st-7th August 2023, it celebrates the natural way of feeding baby and supports mums in their journey. Vital Baby understands that this can sometimes be a challenge for new mums. So, with this in mind they have come up with five tips to help...

• Almost half of fathers in the region aren’t affectionate with their children
• Fathers are less involved in daily responsibilities, on average
• Mothers teach their children practical skills, such as cooking and riding a bike

New research reveals that the average family in the South West still conforms to many traditional gender stereotypes, despite...

Have your kids been looking for a new sport or hobby? Katie Allen-Clarke from Horse & Country reveals how horse riding can not only benefit your child’s physical health but also aid their learning and development.

It’s important for everyone to have hobbies and sports that they’re passionate about, but even more so for children, as they are still developing their interpersonal skills and...

Dreading the prospect of going out to get your child's school shoes before the start of term ? You're not alone. All parents will be familiar with the feeling of exhaustion that this practical and necessary task can bring: busy shops, bored kids and being overwhelmed with choices can add up to an experience that is lacking in fun!

But it doesn't have to be this way. Footwear experts...

Family law expert shares 6 tips to help parents navigate the challenges of international travel with children after a divorce this summer

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...