The long summer school break is almost upon us as families get ready for some time off from the normal routine.
But for those feeling the impact of the cost of living crisis and record inflation, the thought of being at home with livewire children for five weeks or more can bring its own burdens.
Food prices have been sent flying due to economic demands and the war in Ukraine, with official data published on Wednesday (July 20) showing food-related inflation had risen by 9.4% in June - a new 40-year high.
