Family
Kids think mum is better at driving than dad
Its official – kids feel safer when mum is at the wheel, it was revealed yesterday in a survey carried out by breakdown cover and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist.
60% of UK families sceptical of political policies
Making the UK safer and reducing crime would be the main priority for parents as one of the first things they would do to create a more family friendly UK.
Money management for children
Children are becoming increasingly interested in their own finances and money management arrangements, according to new research from Halifax.
Brits say mums are the real heroes
When we think of heroes it’s perhaps a courageous fireman or a crime-busting super-cop who spring to mind but apparently most Brits see their mums as their number one hero.
Kids spend a paltry four hours a week outside
Kids are spending on average just 4 hours a week outdoors, compared to the 12 hours enjoyed by their parents’ generation when growing up, finds research released by npower Climate Cops.
Butlins searches for the next Emin or Hirst
Today Butlins launches its search for the artists of the future with the first ever Toddler Art Prize, a prestigious competition with a prize fund totalling £10,000, that aims to find Britain’s leading contemporary artists aged four and under.
Justdivorce.co.uk offers online divorce service
Justdivorce.co.uk has launched a sophisticated end-to-end, ‘Litigant in Person’, and fully online divorce service for consumers who wish to manage their own uncontested divorces.
Parental communication is key to exam success
With exams looming, the pressure is mounting for pupils and parents across the UK. However, new research shows nine in ten parents don’t know how long their children should spend revising and worryingly, less than a third (30%) of pupils are planning their revision in advance.
iPhone app to calculate Karma compatibility
Little Worlds Studio’s iPhone application Karma Tester is a fun experience for Karma believers… and skeptics as well! Check out your compatibility levels with friends, parents, classmates and associates, and discover your animal match – what type of beast are you?
Technology trends cost kids £383 a year
Children spend £383 a year on technology to maintain their lifestyle in the entertainment age, according to new research from Halifax. This includes computer games and equipment, mobile phones and music downloads.
Ten times more stay-at-home dads than 10 years ago
The number of UK dads staying at home to care for young children has risen 10 times in as many years, according to new research.
Ideas to get the family into the World Cup spirit
While the England team are training for the world cup, why not brush up your skills on the table football. By owning a football table you can hold your very own world cup tournament at home.
Dads are more than just a taxi service
Dads drive more than 2,000 miles a year – just ferrying their kids around, it was revealed yesterday.
Wear your shirt in aid of charity
The official launch of a new sporting campaign kicked off yesterday (Tuesday, March 30th), with football fans across the country being asked to ‘wear your shirt’ in aid of charity.
Easter holiday hikes punish families
Parents treating their kids to a family holiday during the Easter break will be hit by massively inflated holiday premiums, research from Santander Cards has revealed.