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Bingo! Win a day out creating happy memories with Red Letter Days

Win a Family Days Out Experience experience courtesy of Red Letter Days and kick off your summer with some family…
Parenting tips

Wise words: top books for children

Those of you who have seen Family Action’s Creating Happy Memories summer pack will have enjoyed reading tips from top…
Easter Eggs in a box
Real stories

How Easter egg decorations brightened up my childhood

Every family celebrates Easter in their own way, but for mum Karin, it always reminds her of childhood in the…
Real stories

Michael’s story: how being close to nature keeps me positive in lockdown

With more time spent in and around our homes and gardens this year it’s not surprising many of us have…
Parenting tips

Flipping Family Fun For Pancake Day

Are you and you’re family looking for some Pancake Day inspiration? Read our handy recipes and ideas to get your…
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Inspiring brunch ideas from our Holiday Hub team

Now that many of us are starting to get back to school and work, we may reminisce about our family…
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Fun ways to enjoy nature outside with your children

The summer holidays are great to enjoy some time with your children, but after a long period of lockdown and…
Parenting tips

Summer Staycation Strategies

The summer holidays are here but with the national and global picture still uncertain and countries moving into and out…
Our services, Real stories

Louise’s story: food, meal times and my family during lockdown

Louise, our National Food Services Operational Manager and mother to a teenager, shares her lockdown experience and the part food…
Real stories

Hannah’s story: lockdown in perfect company 

We’ve been sharing stories regarding the little changes we’ve all made during lockdown which have had a positive effect on…
Family Monsters Project, Parenting tips

Screen time? How much is too much?

If you’re not sure what’s best for your children when it comes to screen time, you’ve come to the right…
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Carl’s story: how we tackle our communication family monsters

As part of our Family Monsters campaign, we’ve been discussing some of the challenges families face during the holidays – including finding…
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Charlotte’s story: managing financial family monsters as a single mum

As part of our Family Monsters Project’s focus this summer holidays, we’ve been asking families about the everyday struggles that can surface…
Parenting tips

On our best behaviour? 7 strategies to help siblings get along during the holidays

You’ve all been cooped up together in the house. You’re frazzled. You’ve had too much caffeine and too little sleep.…
Family Monsters Project, Parenting tips

How parents can save money during the school holidays

We have already seen how some of our very simple tips for working parents can save you money during what can often…
Family Monsters Project, Parenting tips

Recipes to keep your family fed and happy this summer. Part 2

Finding healthy meals to feed the family during the holidays can be challenging. Read more of our simple summer recipes…
Family Monsters Project, Parenting tips

Simple summer recipes that will keep your family fed and happy Part 1 

Coming up with a different meal every day that the whole family will enjoy can be a real challenge, especially…
Family Monsters Project, Parenting tips

Top 5 things to do before you hear “I’m bored” this summer! Part 2

Already having fun with your family this summer thanks to our first 5 fun tips? Make the most of the…
Family Monsters Project, Parenting tips

How to feed your children on a budget… and have fun with food this summer 

Our Holiday Hubs work with families across the UK to provide meals and opportunities for family bonding through eating, learning…
Family Monsters Project, Parenting tips

How to keep your children entertained this summer

Community Engagement and Volunteer Support Worker, Julie Pike from one of our Holiday Hub services, shares some tips to ease…
Family Monsters Project, Parenting tips

Top 5 things to do before you hear “I’m bored” this summer! Part 1

We know that being a parent can be difficult at times, especially when it comes to keeping children entertained during…
Family Monsters Project, Parenting tips

Top Tips for Working Parents

Being a parent or carer can sometimes feel like a full time job in its own right – especially during…
Family Monsters Project, Parenting tips, Real stories

Abbey’s story: family life and the stresses of the work-life balance

Below is Abbey’s story about how her and her husband manage their work-life balance… it’s not always easy that’s for…