When it comes to looking after children, in many cases, parents have to rely on help from their own parents. The cost of raising a child is on the rise, thanks largely to an increase in average childcare costs. While some might currently qualify for 30 hours free childcare, there are those with children aged two and under who don’t and find it incredibly difficult to find affordable childcare.
While the government has recently announced changes to make free childcare available to more people, those changes will take a while to come into effect. September 2025 is the deadline for the new scheme to be up and running. This means that more parents will be forced to rely on family members for help in the meantime.
