Parents have lost sleep worrying about their children reaching milestones – because of pressure from other parents and social media. A study of 1,000 mums and dads found 29 per cent worried about whether their baby learned to roll over at the ‘right time’ while nearly a quarter were apprehensive about when they should start to walk. Potty …
A top children’s talent agent believes there’s a huge gap in the market – for non-binary child actors. Mark Jermin is a leading manager at the helm of theatre schools across the UK, with clients working in commercials, as well as for Disney, Netflix and the BBC. He thinks casting directors are becoming much more open to diverse …
A fifth of parents feel their kids have ‘closed up’ following their return to school, after months of open conversation at home. A study of 1,000 parents of 6-16 year olds found 64 per cent felt their children spoke about their feelings more than ever during the lockdown period. And more than two thirds believe family discussions were …
Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch’s daughters are following in their mother’s footsteps by taking to the runway to star in a modelling show inspired by Frozen 2. Sophie Crouch, nine, and little sister Liberty, five, took part in the shoot to showcase the Disney phenomenon’s autumn/winter collection and kick off Frozen Fashion Week. The inaugural event is set in the enchanting world …
Two thirds of Brits (68 per cent) have admitted to being ‘overthinkers’ – and worry about what clothes to wear and why someone hasn’t replied to a text message. The study of 2,000 adults found nearly four in 10 get wrapped up in trying to get out of unwanted plans, which topped the poll of things we overthink …
More than half of parents (55 per cent) are worried they’ll experience ‘separation anxiety’ as they return to workplaces and children go back to schools and nurseries. Research of 2,000 mums and dads of children aged up to 16 found a third also fear their families will struggle to ‘return to normal’ after spending so much time together …
Parents spend £2,327 a year on ‘making memories’ for their children – including birthday parties, trips to theme parks and outings to the zoo. A study of 2,000 mums and dads of six-16-year-olds revealed the true cost of family time – with Easter, Halloween and Christmas adding up to £727 a year alone. Trips to the zoo, theme …
More than a quarter of parents don’t feel equipped to have that first ‘money conversation’ with their children – because they don’t feel confident with their own finances or find it hard to explain in a way their children will understand. A study of 2,000 adults with children aged up to 17 found 97 per cent thought it …
Millions of parents are feeling worried about how to keep their children entertained this summer. A study of 2,000 mums and dads found 69 per cent feel that this year’s summer holidays will be harder than usual. And 41 per cent are feeling the heat to keep their children busy as the summer holidays get underway, because many …
Three quarters of parents have developed a closer bond with their children because of lockdown. The past three months have seen the mums and dads taking on a multitude of additional roles – with many having to carry on doing their job while also having to become an amateur teacher. As a result, 67 per cent of parents …
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