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Kids, Screens and Sleep: Finding a Routine That Works

As a dad of five, the screen-time-before-bed battle is something I deal with every single evening. I’ve tried everything, from shouting up the stairs to hiding chargers, with mixed results. When Salfeld got in touch about writing this piece, it felt like a good excuse to actually look into what works and what doesn’t. Here’s…

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UK family costs montage: baby essentials, school uniforms and kit, and teens with devices and transport in the background

How Much Does a Child Really Cost in the UK, by Age (0–1, 1–3, 3–5 and beyond)?

Parents often hear one headline number (e.g., “it costs £X to raise a child to 18”), but that figure hides something far more useful: the spending pattern is not linear. In the UK, the biggest spikes usually happen in: Pregnancy to age 3 (setup + childcare + lost earnings) Secondary school years (food, transport, digital…

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