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One in five parents do not trust their kids online
Half of parents of young children have admitted secretly going through their kids’ phone – with disturbing results, according to new research.
Christmas crafting with the kids
Christmas time is coming and everywhere you look, you can see lights glistening and decorations shimmering in windows along the street. Now is the time to start filling your home with Christmas spirit and Christmas crafts are an easy way to give your house a personal touch.
Parents spend over £3,000 on Christmas presents per child up to the age of 18
Parents spend £3,186 on Christmas presents for each child, on average, up to the age of 18, according to the latest research from Halifax.
Do animals have a place in children's classrooms?
There are many positives to kids growing up with a pet at home, a main one being that they are beneficial to the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children.
What really makes a best friend?
Is it their ability to always trust each other? Or the loyalty they constantly display with each other?
Bromance over Romance: Men need men, study finds
Millions of men value their ‘Bro-mances’ above their relationship with their partner, according to new research.
How to launch your teaching career
A career in teaching is one of the most rewarding journeys you can undertake - you will play an active role in young people’s lives, inspiring and encouraging them to do more and try harder.
Families spend more time together than ever before
UK families are now spending more quality time together than ever before, according to new research.
Five ways to treat the women in your life
Finding appropriate gifts for women is not always an easy task; there are just too many options. Rest assured though that there is a perfect present for everyone on the high street or online – here are some ideas for the fabulous females in your life.
How to cut costs on back to school equipment
If you are currently trying to get organised for the big back to school rush, chances are you have already worried about the rising cost of school supplies.
The nursery teacher’s guide to essential pre-school supplies
Make sure the young children in your care are getting the right experiences to help them develop. Simply head to any nursery supplier, such as Hope Education (www.hope-education.co.uk), and compile your essentials list. Here are some pointers to get you started.
Parents spend £2.9 billion preparing kids for the new school year
Parents will collectively spend an eye-watering £2.9 billion preparing their kids for the new school year, according to research by Santander Credit Cards.
Lying to loved ones about debt - the true behaviour of cash strapped Brits reveals
Brits in debt play down the scale of it hugely, with people actually owing more than double the amount they tell their partners, according to the latest insight from MoneySuperMarket.
Millions of Brits relying on inheritance windfalls
One in three working Brits (35%) are relying on inheritance in order to achieve a stable financial future, but they could be in for a shock, according to a new study.
The average Brit has just three close friends
In a world of social networks and online communities taking ‘friendship’ circles and connections into the hundreds and thousands for most individuals, a new global survey by Mercure Hotels has revealed that the average Brit has just three people in his or her life that they consider ‘a close friend’.