Life in lockdown: How to keep children in touch with their friends

Parents are trying to come up with ways to keep their children in touch with their friends during lockdown (Peter Byrne/PA)

With schools closed for the foreseeable future, it’s a challenging time for children – especially when they can’t pop round to their friends’ houses for a playdate or a sleepover.

There are clever ways that you can keep children of all ages in touch with their friends during the pandemic. Here are a few ways to help them do just that.