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chool holidays don't need a jam-packed activity schedule to be a success. The research on child development points the other way: unstructured play, especially outdoors, does more for kids' resilience, mood and social skills than any organised programme. Add a loose routine around meals and bedtime, prioritise time together over big outings, and you've got a holiday that's better for the whole family, not just the kids.

When we look at what helps people live well, longer lives, stable finances, home ownership, good health, strong relationships, better jobs, and fewer problems with the law, one key factor keeps rising to the top.