We do the same as Maz. Tea is usually being eaten at 5.30 for the whole family. If someone isn't here then a plate is left till they get in. We don't own a slow cooker though, as I have no room to store one when not in use. There would be no way I would cook two separate meals at 2 different times.

Bed time for my kids is generally 7.30pm but no later than 8pm. That is for the bigger boys. Ashton is usually wanting to go by 8.30pm. We need to let him go when he wants to go or he wakes up through the night if we force him to bed when he is not ready.