Parents lose average of £843 in earnings per year caring for their sick kids

PARENTS lose an average of £843 in earnings during the academic year - caring for their sick children. A study of 1,000 parents of children aged between five and 12 found stomach upsets, colds, fever and coughs have kept youngsters away from the classroom most commonly over the past year. Six in 10 (63%) have...

Parents lose an average of £843 in earnings each academic year taking time off work to care for poorly kids - as nutrition expert reveals how to prepare ahead of the new term.

A new study shows working parents lose an average of £843 in earnings each school year caring for poorly kids - but experts say boosting immunity before term starts can help.