So, how much is Child Benefit for three children? It’s £3,094 a year in the UK, $6,000 in the US (if you qualify), and a lifetime supply of love everywhere else. Okay, maybe not the last part, but it feels true.
Whether you spend that money on practical things like school uniforms or wild things like a trip to the zoo, remember this: you are raising three tiny humans who will one day pay taxes, too. And they’ll probably still call you for money.
Until then, cash that check, high-five your partner (or yourself), and know that you’re doing an amazing job. Three kids? You’re basically a professional chaos manager. And the government just gave you a raise. Go treat yourself to a biscuit. You’ve earned it.