– By Emma Elsworthy Addictive computer game Fortnite has become one of the biggest tools in a parent’s arsenal, a study has found. Instead of grounding, taking sweets away and removing the television, almost two thirds of mums now threaten a complete ban on the game if their children misbehave. With some 40million players worldwide, British children as …
– WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Americans check their phones an average of 80 times a day while on vacation, with some checking their phone more than 300 times each day, according to new research. A study of 2,000 Americans found that while we want to relax and get away from our daily routine, we don’t want a break …
One in three Brits are so stressed at work they have checked their emails in the middle of the night, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 adults found 79 per cent struggle to switch off at bedtime and leave the stress of work and their daily life behind them. Six in 10 even said they often …
The average Brit will start their pre-holiday health kick 53 days before the jet off, a study has found. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found a total of 33 hours and seven minutes will be spent getting into shape ahead of their getaway. And a whopping seven in 10 intend to shed weight in time for the …
Besotted pet owners admit their dog is ‘part of the family’ – with half of the nation’s pooches even having their own spot on the sofa, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 dog owners revealed just how much love there is for the family pet with six in 10 admitting they often see them as being …
Chinese investment in Africa could be accelerating debt on the continent and creating economies which are “entirely dependent on China”, according to financial experts. Some $86 billion in loans have been issued by China between 2000 and 2014 to finance over 3,000 infrastructure projects in Africa. But as leaders gather in Beijing for China’s Belt and Road Summit …
Arriving late, wearing inappropriate clothes – and bumping a colleague’s vehicle in the car park are among the biggest blunders made by employees on their first day at work, a study has found. A poll of almost 3,000 workers revealed almost half have made a bad first impression after having a terrible or humiliating start to a new …
– WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Hectic parents have such busy schedules they eat 156 meals standing up every year, according to a new survey. A study into the everyday lives of 2,000 parents found many are so frantic they are forgoing their health just to keep up – eating over 150 meals on the move, skipping meals and …
FIVE A DAY – WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC Half of British mums and dads have ‘given up’ trying to get their kids to eat their ‘five-a-day’, according to research. A poll of 2,000 parents of children up to age 10, also found 41 per cent have abandoned attempting to get greens into kids’ diets because they are more …
– WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC By Zoya Gervis Forty percent of moms fake their reactions to Mother’s Day gifts they don’t like, according to a new survey. Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and if you’re planning to give your mom something special this year, you may want to pay special attention to her reaction when she opens her …
Over half of entrepreneurial moms in the U.S. think running a business makes them a better parent despite the heavy workload…
Half of parents haven’t been to the beach with their kids in the last 12 months, according to a study. Even though…
– WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC By Zoya Gervis If you like sci-fi movies, hate pool parties and watch The Walki…
– By Gemma Francis Hearing a child’s first word has been voted the most magical moment in life – ahead of wh…
By Rob Knight Home is where the heart is, but for many of us, it’s the house we grew up in – not where we live now…
– By Astrid Hall Men hit their style ‘prime’ at the age of 30, a study has found. After years of experimenti…
– By Gemma Francis More than four in 10 Brits admit they struggle to make ends meet financially, a study has…
WITH INFOGRAPHIC & VIDEO By Tyler Schmall The average American utters their first curse word of the day at 10:…
By Astrid Hall Maintaining a social life, taking time off for holidays and dating are among the hardest things abo…
ADULTING 101 – WITH VIDEO AND INFOGRAPHIC: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/o4hpvfulghhhzbv/AABBN-QJaqWXf1RRI8IsoM…
– WITH INFOGRAPHIC By Emma Elsworthy Forget the NHS – one in five Brits are now relying on the ‘Natural Health Service’, a study has found. Millions of adults are now turning to natura…
Parents will endure 728 sleepless nights, 1,092 tantrums and tell 240 little white lies to keep the peace – all before their child turns four, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 UK mum…
When “Art Play by Marion Deuchars” landed on my desk last week, I was truly excited. A4 in size with a definitely “arty feel” exploring colours, shapes, patterns, etc which will encourage our children to explore all avenues of art. Just having a quick flick through I can see dot-to-dots, pencil techniques, blank pages, scribble colouring, line drawing, etc. What …
WTF just landed on my desk? A thoroughly delightful, funny, thought provoking book entitled WTF Just Happened. WTF Just Happened is the product of Martin Goodyer, an on-air psychologist for the BBC and a long-standing member of the Professional Speakers’ Association. Martin delved into his experiences to produce this easy to read book that we can all relate to. You …
Looking for gifts or stocking fillers for kids this Christmas? The Science Museum have a fantastic range of space inspired gifts for younger cosmonauts, in association with the fantastic new blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age which is open now until March 2016. Inspired by Russia’s entry to the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, the range tells the stories of the first dogs to space and gives …
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