Family
Prom parents feel the financial strain
The high school prom phenomenon has well and truly crossed the pond as research from Gocompare.com reveals that almost six in 10 (59%) British 16 to 19 year olds have had, or are about to have, a high school prom night.
Lacklustre laundry efforts cause the most arguments in the home
Poor washing habits and laundry related chores are putting a strain on our relationships, according to new research conducted by Panasonic UK.
Parents struggling to put on a brave face to pass confidence onto kids
As the school year draws to a close, research shows that over a third of British parents feel that they have no confidence to pass on to their children (35%), potentially leading to a future generation of shy, insecure and introverted youngsters.
1,768 texts, 520 emails and 168 hours on the phone - the modern family
The modern family keeps in touch via 1,768 texts, 520 emails and spends 68 hours on the phone to each other every year, research has shown.
Doting celebrity dads - David Walliams top of the pops
Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams has officially been hailed as the nation’s best-loved celebrity dad.
The five ultimate Dad Cars for Fathers’ Day
When you’re a dad of a certain age new rules apply. Rules, let’s be honest, that kids just don’t get. So to celebrate Father’s Day on June 16th here are Great Escape Classic Car Hire’s fashion-be-damned Top 5 Ultimate Dad Cars, based on customer feedback and hire volumes.
Give Dad the star treatment on Father’s Day
Kids of all ages will be looking for ways to thank Dad for all his help and hard work this Father’s Day. Why not make Dad feel like a celebrity for a day.
One in four over-75s raid their planned inheritance to support family
A quarter of over-75s (25%) - and more than a fifth of over-55s in total (21%) - have given a cash loan to family members instead of leaving an inheritance, according to Aviva's latest Real Retirement Report.
Till debt do us part
Over half of newlyweds (52 per cent) think wedding costs have spiralled out of control with one in ten (12 per cent) now in over £3,000 worth of debt due to the cost of their nuptials, according to new research.
The extended family holiday
Millions of grandparents are now tagging along on the family holiday, a study has revealed. Researchers found that four in ten adults are asking their own parents to come on the annual summer get-away in order for the whole family to spend time together.
Holidays help children do better in class, say parents
Education Secretary, Michael Gove recently proposed that school holidays should be made shorter to improve children’s academic performance.
Diva behaviour costs UK couples £2,640 per year
Over a third of UK couples are spiralling into debt as a result of indulging their partner's diva demands, according to new research from Quidco.
Over 50s despair as kids still at home aged 27
There is no doubt that many young adults have had it tough. However, spare a thought for their hard pressed parents as research from Saga Home Insurance has shown that around 3 million over 50s still have their adult children living at home with them.
Why people should focus on fostering rather than adoption
Many people who are able to offer a child a loving, secure home, consider either adopting a child or becoming foster carers.
80% of children know parents’ tech passwords
Eight in ten children know the passwords or pin codes to their parents’ laptops, phones, tablets or PC’s, a study has revealed.