Family
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.
23 years - the age women finally appreciate mum
Women only start to appreciate their mums at the age of 23, it has been revealed. It isn’t until after a few tempestuous years of teenage angst, door slams and outfit disagreements that mum and daughter become truly appreciative of one another.
Two out of three parents feel like big kids deep down
Licking the cake mix bowl, watching kids’ movies and pulling silly faces have all been named as the childhood urges we can’t help but indulge in as adults.
Bride’s parents still expected to foot the bill for wedding
According to Nationwide Building Society just under a third (29%) of couples rely or will rely on the bride's parents to pay for their wedding, whilst 27% are considering or have considered not getting married at all due to the cost of the big day.
Facebook stalking parents regret what they find online
56% of British dads confess to checking up on their kids via Facebook at least once a month, compared to 54% of mums according to research from student social networking website unii.com, which launches today.
Delve into your family past at Chedhams Yard
Chedham’s Yard in Wellesbourne is inviting visitors to delve into their pasts and explore their family history at a special workshop.
The £750 million cost of kids' birthday parties
New research from budgeting account provider thinkmoney shows how far people are willing to go to throw a birthday party their child will remember.
Young adults fail to cut ties with home
The under 30s are finding it almost impossible to break free emotionally and financially from their parents according to a new report by The Co-operative.
Toolbox of mum and dad plugs the DIY skills gap
A growing DIY skills gap and an empty toolbox is leaving young adults ill-equipped to do basic household maintenance tasks, relying instead on mum and dad for both advice and hands on help.
It’s not all about iPads & Gadgets - Kids would rather be read a story
New research shows it’s the simple pleasures that make kids smile the most. In a top thirty list, ‘being read stories by parents’ comes in at 13 beating technology, with ‘using the iPad’ at 22 and ‘gadgets’ at 26.
Brits still expect hefty £78k inheritance from parents
The majority of Brits ‘expect’ to receive inheritance from their parents – but in reality four in 10 won’t get a penny, according to new research.
Travel with a Private Tutor
London-based private tutoring agency, Tutor House is offering a new service to tour operators, cruise lines and travel organisers, to provide private tutors to accompany families on holiday in the UK or overseas and tutor children aged 11 – 18 in any GCSE and A Level subject, as well as provide Common Entrance preparation.