Harriet Becher has experience in research, policy and service development with a particular focus on children and families. She has previously worked at the National Centre for Social Research and the Family and Parenting Institute and is currently based in the Department for Children, Schools and Families, UK.

• Introduction Family and Demographic Contexts Family Beliefs and Values Cultural Consumption, Cultural Expression Time and Everyday Family Practices Parenting Roles and Relationships Children's Roles and Relationships Connections: Resources and Stressors Conclusion Appendices Research Methodology

Harriet Becher has experience in research, policy and service development with a particular focus on children and families. She has previously worked at the National Centre for Social Research and the Family and Parenting Institute and is currently based in the Department for Children, Schools and Families, UK.

• Introduction Family and Demographic Contexts Family Beliefs and Values Cultural Consumption, Cultural Expression Time and Everyday Family Practices Parenting Roles and Relationships Children's Roles and Relationships Connections: Resources and Stressors Conclusion Appendices Research Methodology

Harriet Becher has experience in research, policy and service development with a particular focus on children and families. She has previously worked at the National Centre for Social Research and the Family and Parenting Institute and is currently based in the Department for Children, Schools and Families, UK.

• Introduction Family and Demographic Contexts Family Beliefs and Values Cultural Consumption, Cultural Expression Time and Everyday Family Practices Parenting Roles and Relationships Children's Roles and Relationships Connections: Resources and Stressors Conclusion Appendices Research Methodology