Family
The pressures facing working mums
Juggling a family and a career is never easy but Ed Miliband has today said that "parents are facing a daily obstacle as they seek to balance work and family life" A recent YouGov survey, commissioned by Vertbaudet, asked working mums about their relationship with their careers and the support their employers offer.
Smartphones and tablets - the tech babysitter
Busy parents admit they regularly hand-over their smartphone or tablet to their children – to grab some peace and quiet, a study has found. Researchers found a large percentage of mums and dads who own up-to-date high-tech devices will happily let their children play with them in a bid to catch up with household chores or grab a quiet ten minutes.
Britain's kids cause £3.55bn of damage to homes throughout childhoods
For many years figures have been provided on the cost of raising a child, but for the first time the real financial cost to our homes has been revealed in the True Cost of a Child report released by MORE TH>N.
Over 65s have lent £1.2 billion to loved ones in the past 12 months
Some people are turning to their elders to cover the cost of holidays, nights out and other expenses, according to a new study from Gocompare.com.
What to get your friend for Christmas who has everything?
Christmas is the time of year for spreading good cheer and buying presents for loved ones, and as families come together from all over the world for those precious few days or weeks in December, it really is a special time for all.
Cuddles come top when it comes to the little things that cheer us up
Modern men now enjoy a cheeky cuddle as much as women do, new research has revealed. A detailed study found far from being macho characters who hide their feelings, most men are now happy to admit they frequently need a cuddle amid their busy lifestyles and hectic work schedules.
Sex and the sickie
Half of Brits (49 per cent) will avoid kissing their partner when they have a cold, while one in three (32 per cent) will say no to more ‘intimate’ situations - according to a new survey of 2,500 UK adults by leading cough brand Covonia.
Two thirds of parents admit to ‘snooping’ on children’s online and mobile activity
One in five parents have been ‘shocked’ by content they have discovered on their children’s emails, texts or Facebook account, a new report has found.
Being a mum means a 57-hour week - on top of a career
Being a mum IS a full-time job, it has emerged – after a study found the average mother devotes a staggering 57 hours a week to tasks such as cooking, cleaning, washing and playing nurse to the family. The research found that typically a mum carries out 34 tasks per day, a grand total of 238 each week.
Families set to spend over £600 million on days out this half-term
Parents will spend £86 per family on days out this October half-term according to research from American Express.
Parents embarrass children twice a day
Parents embarrass their children 14 times a week, a study has revealed. Researchers found that the average youngster is left red-faced twice a day by their parents’ comments, fashion sense and even the car they drive.
Women prefer a day off with their girlfriends over their other half
Four in ten women would rather spend time with their girlfriends than their husbands, it has been revealed. Researchers found that most women would prefer to spend a day off with their best friend as they are more fun and more likely to enjoy a good gossip.
Two thirds of parents feel ‘under pressure’ to hit baby milestones
Millions of British mums feel under pressure to ensure their child reaches certain milestones ‘on time’, new research has shown.
Green weddings the new match for romance in Aruba
White weddings remain a strong tradition but couples planning an overseas ceremony or honeymoon can go green in the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba.
Children more daring diners than parents
Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to injecting a bit of adventure into mealtimes? We’ve long been known as a nation who loves British favourites, from beans on toast to fish fingers, but new research by Walt Disney World Resort in Florida shows that two thirds of UK kids crave more adventurous food and expect a bit more magic during their mealtimes.