As childcare costs continue to rise in the UK, people are turning to unconventional methods instead of putting their children into nurseries.
Instead of relying on grandparents or nurseries, have you tried out unexpected ways of childcare as a way of saving money?
Have you clubbed together with another couple who are parents and negotiated a 4-day week with your workplaces, for instance, so you can then all take turns taking care of your children on your days off? We would love to hear about different models of childcare that people have experimented with.