Are you a working parent of a 3 or 4 year old? If you answered yes to that question, are you aware that you could be getting government help with childcare costs? Under the Childcare Offer for Wales, most working parents of 3 or 4 year olds could claim 30 hours of early education and…
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Finding a good work/life balance during the summer holidays
Read moreAs a working parent it can be hard to find that perfect work/life balance. For some people a 40-hour five day working week is the norm. For others 12-hour shifts are a regular occurrence and for others working flexibly from home or shorter days is what they’re accustomed to. It seems that there’s no consistency…
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Ten Questions to ask a New Babysitter
Read moreWhen thinking about getting a baby sitter there’s a lot to take into consideration. Many new parents feel anxious when looking for a suitable candidate to care for their children. Whether it’s the first time you’ve ever needed a babysitter, or perhaps you’re looking for a new babysitter, you’ll need to ask a number of…
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Is it ever acceptable to leave a child home alone?
Read moreA good few years ago I remember reading a post about a mother who got a criminal record for leaving her six year old child at home alone for 45 minutes. The varying opinions from parents about whether or not it’s acceptable to leave children home alone got me thinking about how I felt about…
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Covering the Costs of Raising Kids
Read moreImage Source Children aren’t cheap. The average cost of raising a child to adulthood is reckoned to be more than £230,000! How can anyone afford that? Fortunately, you can bring down these costs by being creative and resourceful. The children don’t have to miss out on opportunities either – simply by shopping around you can…