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Free things to do with kids this summer 2026: UK days out for families on a budget
More than a third of parents would rather their child started a business than went to university
The Bank of Mum and Dad is handing over more than £11,000 on average, new research finds
Children who join social media earlier may fall behind at school, study suggests
Here's how kids can travel on buses for free this August
'Sandwich generation' parents are struggling with the cost of supporting children and grandparents, research finds
Parents spend more time on screens than their children during family holidays, study finds
How to keep kids entertained, fed, and happy for less this summer as holiday costs skyrocket
Boys may be missing out due to gender bias in predicted A-level grades, study finds
One in five children think fruit and veg magically appear in shops, study finds
Two-thirds of children feel pressure to 'summer-max', but experts say holidays should be about fun
Girlguiding unveils first new uniforms in more than 30 years, with comfort and self-expression at the heart
The humble stick is the summer's must-have toy, says Vodafone and National Parks campaign
Family holidays disrupted as France and Spain wildfires hit campsites - here's what parents need to know
Grandmothers are keeping summer childcare afloat as mums pay the career price, survey finds
Sara Pascoe surprises children on trains as free Summer Reading Challenge packs launch across UK rail network
Antibiotic resistance in children is rising worldwide, with life-saving treatments becoming less effective
One in five children think ketchup and strawberry milkshakes count towards their five-a-day, research finds
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April 2027
Parents face almost 170 snack requests per child over the summer holidays, new research suggests
Summer holiday childcare now costs families up to £1,145 per child, new report finds
UK children among the unhealthiest in western Europe, paediatricians warn
Government considering a midnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds
Joe Wicks urges families to keep kids moving this summer as 88% of parents worry about too much sitting
University meningitis vaccine rollout opens at pharmacies, what parents of teens need to know
Parents urged to book new NHS 4-in-1 vaccine to protect children from measles
Parents could save up to £1,000 on school costs this September with breakfast clubs and uniform pricing limits
Mums are carrying the mental load of family dinners, and new survey reveals dads often don't realise it
Most primary school leaders want SATs changed, new research suggests. Here's what real mums think
Schools in England to get first dedicated allergy safety guidance from September
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