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Mornings: with Connie McLaughlin

02/02/2020

with Connie McLaughlin

BBC Radio Scotland - Mornings, with Connie McLaughlin

On the phone-in, Connie McLaughlin asks how you are managing childcare over the summer.

On the phone-in, Connie McLaughlin asks how you are managing childcare over the summer. Also on the show, Chris Packham, first pets and men in pink.

PHONE-IN
New research from Pregnant Then Screwed suggests 32% of UK parents say childcare over the summer costs the same or more than what they earn. 
In addition, analysis from Spare My Time, a personal assistant company, suggests UK families spend an average £2,200 per year paying for one child’s care during school holidays throughout the year, with the cost of childcare per week during the summer holidays coming in at £142.68 for Scottish parents.

Connie asks - how are you managing childcare over the summer?

CHRIS PACKHAM
The wildlife tv presenter tells us why this year’s Big Butterfly Count is the most important yet!

GARDENING 
Gardening expert Nicola Singleton returns this Friday to answer listener questions

WHAT'S ON GUIDE
The weekend has come round again but if you’ve got no ideas with how to fill it - panic not! Our What’s on Guide is full of ideas

SCOTTISH OPEN HIT
We go live to North Berwick on the second day of the Scottish Open

MEN IN PINK 
Not just for Barbie … why are we seeing more men in pink & will the trend stick?!

THERAPY SPEAK
What is therapy speak & when can it turn toxic?

BAD PARENTS' CLUB 
Our alternative parents guide who strive not for perfection but just, to 'get by'. This week dads Billy Kirkwood & Rory Crawford talk first pets, surprises & iconic toys

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