Back-to-school pressures and the financial strain faced by parents...

It's that time of year again - it's back to school season! Kids and teenagers alike face nerves, excitement and anticipation, while parents face a huge financial strain with a requirement of at least €725 for primary school kids and over €1,000 for secondary students.Suzanne Connolly, CEO of Barnardos, spoke to Maria McCann on 'Déise Today' this morning (Monday) about budgeting for back-to-school expenses, the importance of the back-to-school allowance and the issue of voluntary contributions.Tune in for an eye-opening discussion about the pressures on parents and the call for support from the government.Just click the image above!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.