Just when working parents finally get their children into primary school and the burden of childcare is released a smidge, along comes the summer holidays.
Six whole weeks of fun and free time? Or the best part of two months juggling schedules with friends, relatives, expensive holiday clubs and work.
This week I spoke to Liverpool parents feeling anxious as end of term approaches. Anna, a 33 year old florist and owner of Mary Mary Floral Design from Liverpool says: “The summer clubs always get booked up super quick. So unless you’re really organised, you can miss out and end up a bit stuck.