12 smart ways parents can prepare for the Easter school holidays

Easter might be full of chocolate, eggs and bunnies, but it’s also bursting with excited kids who need entertaining while they’re off school or nursery.

And like most things in life, a little preparation can go a long way to helping parents feel much less frazzled over the Easter break.

“Once the children break up for the holidays, it can be challenging to keep them entertained, particularly during the Easter break when the weather is so unpredictable,” says parenting influencer, YouTuber and mum-of-three, Emily Norris, author of the new book, Things I Wish I’d Known (Vermilion, £16.99).

“But a little bit of planning before the holidays can really make life easier for parents,”