How are parents keeping up with high household bills?

Almost half of parents have made personal sacrifices to reduce energy costs, according to a survey. By Vicky Shaw.

Parents are doing all they can to cut energy costs without disrupting their children (Alamy)

When you have young children, trying to keep household bills down is a difficult task, particularly during the winter months.

Early years education provider Busy Bees found nearly half (44%) of parents have made personal sacrifices to save energy, in order to avoid making changes that could impact their children.

Some were considering eating the same meals they make for their offspring, to avoid having to cook twice, while others prioritised heating their child’s bedroom over the rest of the home.