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Kids fail their parents on driving test
Nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of children admit their parents are aggressive drivers and 13 per cent say are scared or embarrassed by mum and dad’s driving, according to new research.
A new iPhone and iPad app for brides
Weddings magazine has created an app which allows brides to download the magazine to their iPhone and iPad.
Plugged-in pensioners challenge technophobic stereotypes
Perceptions that old people are behind the times when it comes to modern technology are outdated according to research from O2.
The evolution of the family holiday
In just a generation, the face of the family holiday has changed dramatically, with children travelling further and to a wider range of destinations than ever before, according to research from Aviva Travel Insurance.
Children's Mutual finds Brits favour Katie over Catherine
The Children’s Mutual has identified that the British public favour the name Katie over Catherine, but William over Wills.
Mum splits time and launches new learning toy ‘Circa’
Mum of two, Melinda Holohan, is launching a new calendar learning toy - Circa. The inspiration for Circa was prompted from her son's simple question on how many days there were left to an important event.
Genes Reunited releases ship passenger records online
Genes Reunited, the family history website, has announced that people will now be able to view passenger lists online.
Parents leave £500 worth of baby equipment in their car
Parents are being warned not to leave valuable baby equipment in their cars overnight as Your Cover Insurance from Allianz has found that baby items worth up to £500 are left behind potentially making vehicles attractive to thieves.
Child care costs soar by £276 million a year
Families across the UK are forking out an additional £276 million this year to meet rising child care costs compared to twelve months ago, according to research by Family Investments.
PlayPlax the award-winning great British toy is back!
Forget pressing electronic buttons, or watching TV or computer screens - the iconic British game that ensures children use their own creativity and imagination is back.
Brits splash out £500 a year on major celebrations
As the nation's cake and confectionary queen Delia Smith celebrates her 70th birthday today, NS&I is highlighting the importance of financial planning to avoid a bitter-sweet experience when attending friends' and family's celebrations.
Daddy's girls come out top in the battle of the sexes
There are some skills which we consider to be owned by dads, such as how to countersink a screw, change a spark plug and put up a shelf, such abilities that are passed on from father to son.
Kids would rather Ask Jeeves than ask dad
Families are in danger of falling into a ‘digital parent trap’, new research by npower reveals, with over a third of parents (34%) feeling replaced in their child’s life, and traded in for technology by having to compete with gadgets such as consoles and social networking for their son or daughter’s attention.
Plan your holiday spending now
With less than six weeks until the start of the school summer holidays, N&P (Norwich and Peterborough Building Society) is urging parents to act now to save themselves money when they go overseas this summer.
Driving Days – 20% off driving thrills for Father’s Day
Time is fast running out for sons and daughters to prepare a unique and memorable gift for their dad this Father’s Day.