LivingWithKids is a family blog from KidStart designed to help you and your family get through the week unscathed and with money in your pocket! We will try to help you to do the very best for your children financially, practically, and emotionally.

About Kidstart:

KidStart supports families in doing the best for their kids by helping them build their children’s savings whenever they shop at a wide range of retailers and service providers.

Meet the Editors:

My name is Amanda, a journalist and mum of four. I have been writing about family finance since my first baby was born. I will be sharing my financial triumphs and hiccups with you and helping ensure KidStart helps you find the smartest ways to save. When I first began working as a local newspaper reporter I had about as much financial nous as Mr Micawber – money came in – and a little bit more went out. Four children and a career as a freelance later I’m a bit more clued up, but I’m still learning every day. I’m hooked on looking for ways to live well for less, which is one of the reasons I love KidStart – it not only gives you money towards your children’s future but it helps you find ways to maintain your lifestyle through tough times. My ambition is to make just enough money to not have to worry about it ever again and I’ll be sharing my adventures with you on the blog as I try to achieve it – first step – let’s make it through Christmas! I’d love to hear from you so please get in touch either on amanda@livingwithkids.co.uk or on Twitter @popski2

Hi, I’m Anita, a mum to two under 5s, and also a blogger, journalist and author. I’m also the agony aunt on Teen Now magazine, having started my problem solving days on Just Seventeen magazine way back when. Over the years I have somehow managed to write around 40+ books including plenty of books for parents such as The Lazy Girl’s Guide to a Blissful Pregnancy, Kitchen Table Tycoons (about mumprenuers) and Let’s Talk Sex: A Sex Education Guide for Parents and Kids (check out some of the book covers below).

On the Living With Kids blog I’ll be posting about all things family related whether that’s ranting about new legislation, talking about fantastic mum friendly products, or giving you a general heads up about something that will make family life happier and less stressed. If you’d like me to post about something you feel is important or share a living with kids story do drop me an email at anita@livingwithkids.co.uk or tweet me @anitanaik