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How to keep your kids entertained over the summer holidays!

School's out, and it's time to scream and shout! But, for many parents, the real juggling act beg...

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12.31 9 Jun 2025


How to keep your kids entertained over the summer holidays!


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12.31 9 Jun 2025


School's out, and it's time to scream and shout! But, for many parents, the real juggling act begins. In Italy, some parents are even turning to therapy to cope with what they call the ‘nightmare’ of the three-month summer holiday.

So, how are you planning to keep the kids entertained this summer? Are summer camps the answer, or are they just too expensive for the average family?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Katie Makk, parent and host of the ‘Opinions Matter’ podcast, Mary McCarthy, columnist for the Irish Independent, Ollwyn Moran, Neuro Developmental Therapist & Founder of COGNI Kids and Marie O’Reilly, Publisher of children’s magazine Primary Times.


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