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How to Reset Bedtimes Before School Starts (Without Tears or Battles)

August 3 by Sabina Green
Reset Bedtimes Before School Starts

Help your child adjust to an earlier bedtime before school starts with these simple, stress-free tips. Learn how to reset sleep routines, wake-up times and daily habits for a calmer return to school.

Categories School Age Kids Tags bedtime, parenting, Sleep, summer holidays

20 Screen-Free Family Challenges to Try This August

August 2 by Sabina Green
screen-free family challenges

Reconnect this summer with 20 fun screen-free family challenges. Affordable ideas to help children and parents enjoy more quality time together this August.

Categories Activities Tags family activities, family challenges, family fun, parenting, summer holidays

The Mid-Summer Holiday Slump: Why Kids Suddenly Start Saying “I’m Bored”

August 1 by Sabina Green
Summer Holiday Slump

Wondering why your child suddenly says they’re bored during the summer holidays? Discover why it happens and simple ways to reset family fun.

Categories Parenting Tags boredom, entertaining children, family activities, screen time, summer holidays

How to Keep Teenagers Busy Without Spending a Fortune

July 31 by Sabina Green
How to Keep Teenagers Busy Without Spending a Fortune

Wondering how to keep teenagers busy without spending a fortune? Discover 50 affordable activities, life skills and free challenges to beat summer boredom.

Categories Teenagers Tags boredom, checklists, free download, Free Printables, summer holidays, teenagers

50 Free (or Cheap) Things to Do During the Summer Holidays

July 27 by Sabina Green
50 Free (or Cheap) Things to Do During the Summer Holidays

Discover 50 free or cheap things to do with children during the UK summer holidays, including days out, home activities and teenage ideas.

Categories Activities, Kids Activities Tags activities, entertaining children, summer holidays, teens, Things to do

Why Your Child Keeps Asking for Snacks During the Summer Holidays (And What Actually Helps)

July 17 by Sabina Green
Child Keeps Asking for Snacks

Wondering why your child is always asking for snacks? Discover why kids seem hungrier during the holidays, plus healthy snack ideas and expert tips.

Categories Parenting, Nutrition Tags Healthy Eating, healthy snacks, summer holidays

WIN a 6-Month Readly Subscription + My Favourite Summer Self-Care Hack

July 9 by Sabina Green
Readly for Parents: Summer Self-Care Giveaway

Discover how Readly can help parents enjoy small moments of self-care this summer while keeping children entertained with magazines and comics.

Categories Giveaways, Parenting Tags Giveaway, parenting, Reading, self care, summer, summer holidays

How to Prepare Kids Emotionally for the Summer Break: Supporting Emotional Development and Wellbeing

July 11 by Sabina Green
Prepare Kids Emotionally for the Summer Break

Discover practical tips to help kids prepare emotionally for the summer break. Support their emotional wellbeing, social skills, and emotional regulation with proven SEL strategies and family activities.

Categories Parenting Tags emotional development, emotional wellbeing, School holidays, summer holidays

Revamp Your Suitcase with These Trendy Summer Staples from Lands’End

March 22June 1 by Sabina Green
Summer Staples from Lands'End

Sit back, relax, and let us take you through some of the must-have summer staples from Lands’End that will elevate your travel style in no time!

Categories Fashion Tags ladies style, Lands'End, summer holidays, what to pack for holiday
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