•Research commissioned by TalkTalk reveals half of Brits (50%) believe the internet is the glue that keeps households harmonious.

•TalkTalk collaborates with busy mum of three, former TOWIE and Family Diaries star, Billie Shepherd, to discuss her tips and tricks for managing a busy household.

LONDON, UK, 18 APRIL - TalkTalk, the UK's largest value for money connectivity provider, has teamed up with celebrity mum of three and TV personality Billie Shepherd to discuss the importance of reliable internet when it comes to household harmony.

The collaboration comes as a new study commissioned by TalkTalk reveals tensions rise when households don't have the right package in place to keep up with their connectivity needs. With that, more than three-quarters (76%) of British parents, including Billie and Greg Shepherd, agree that a high-speed internet is necessary in today's digital-first world.

Six out of 10 believe a solid internet connection allows families to spend more time together and over half (57%) of parents expressed that a reliable, high-speed internet can improve the mood at home, reducing online related tantrums.

Billie shares her expert parenting tips for domestic bliss and reveals her value-packed and reliable full fibre broadband is a ‘lifesaver’ at home.

Billie Shepherd’s expert advice for managing a happy home

“With three children under the age of 10, it’s fair to say life can get a little hectic. Keeping the home in harmony isn’t always easy. Still, as a mum to Nelly (9), Arthur (7), and Margot (1), my husband Greg and I have created our own set of “non-negotiables” that help us navigate family life and keep everyone happy. In today’s digital age, how we use the internet – and how it helps us day to day – is a big part of that.

Here are my top tips for creating harmony at home on and offline,” said Billie Shepherd:

1. Set aside quality time

Make time for daily family bonding. I love snuggling up on the sofa with the kids and streaming our favourite film or going for a nice country walk at the weekend.

2. Make time for self-care

Don't forget about yourself when juggling a busy family life. Ensure your family gets the best version of you by taking time for activities like listening to podcasts, doing home workouts or guided meditations.

3. Communication is key

It’s important to make sure you and your partner are on the same page when it comes to household rules, whether that’s managing screen time, meal plans or the bedtime routine.

4. Be ready to adjust

Parenting is unpredictable, so being prepared for the unexpected can help your family adjust. Having fast, reliable Full Fibre from TalkTalk is a game changer for everything from finding advice to catching up with friends and family, helping the day run smoother.

5. Utilise online parental controls

Parental controls are a must if you want peace of mind when your kids are browsing online or doing homework - it’s really reassuring to know they can’t access unsafe content.

Customer Experience Expert at TalkTalk, Sarah Jones, says: “We know the importance of reliable broadband for busy families, so we welcome Billie’s advice to help parents navigate family life both on and offline. By focussing on the placement of your router and limiting device interference, you’ll be able to enjoy a faster and more stable internet experience. With TalkTalk's fastest full fibre packages, parents can make use of the eero Secure* network protection included at no extra cost and smart parental controls available through the eero app.”

To check if TalkTalk Full Fibre is available in your area, visit:

https://www.talktalk.co.uk/check-availability

For expert tips on keeping the family connected visit: https://www.talktalk.co.uk/HarmoniousHomes

Notes to editors

About TalkTalk

TalkTalk is the UK’s largest value for money connectivity provider with broadband, TV, mobile and landline customers.

About eero Secure

eero Secure is included as standard with TalkTalk’s Full Fibre 150, Full Fibre 500 and Full Fibre 900 packages and provides a range of security features, such as:

•Advanced Network Security protects devices on your network from viruses, malware, phishing attacks, and more

•Block Ads will block most advertisements that appear on websites and within many applications on your devices

•Block / Allow lets you block particular websites or allow access to otherwise blocked websites on certain devices

•SafeSearch filters out any potentially inappropriate search results for websites, images, or YouTube on chosen devices

•Content Filtering allows you to filter adult, illegal, and violent content on all devices on a specific profile

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