Home-schooling parents are turning to nature to keep their children learning during the lockdown – by using the garden and walks as a classroom, a study has found. Since the schools closed in March, millions of parents have been searching for ways to entertain their children in an educational way as they adapt to a new way of …

The average family dining table will play host to 572 conversations, 1,456 meals and 468 jokes – every year. A study of 1,000 parents revealed a further 57 disagreements are had at the dinner table while 72 special moments are shared annually. It also emerged that half of parents think it is important for their brood to sit …

‘Technophobe’ Brits have learnt new tech skills during lockdown – including how to video call, send a group text and even use their computer to make a phone call. Research polling 2,000 adults found a quarter previously avoided messaging into group chats, while 23 per cent wouldn’t use video conferencing for work. More than a quarter even went …

You’re officially ‘old’ at the age of 61, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Brits pinpointed the age at which people consider themselves to be ‘past it’, and revealed it to be just a year after the big six-oh. Almost seven in 10 admitted to worrying about getting old, with half even claiming the idea of …

An estimated 32 million Brits have changed their eating habits during lockdown – including eating healthier food and trying new meals. A study of 2,000 adults found 61 per cent think their diets are different now, with 29 per cent of those saying it is healthier than it was before. An eighth are using more plant-based alternatives and …

Brits want to become more environmentally friendly – as a result of social distancing. A study of 2,000 adults found 70 per cent feel the restrictions associated with coronavirus have had a positive impact on the planet. This has led to two-fifths planning to continue with some of their lifestyle changes even when social distancing measures are lifted …

Just Eat is helping the vulnerable and those who are isolated as a result of coronavirus by delivering free food parcels. The food delivery app has joined forces with FoodCycle, a community-driven charity which normally uses donated groceries to create sit-down meals for those at risk of food poverty and loneliness. Many of their guests have been advised …

Almost half of school leavers do not feel prepared for working life, a study has found. As many prepare to leave education and enter the world of work, research found 61 per cent are nervous about picking the right career path. But 57 per cent of the 750 18-24 year-olds polled have never considered taking part in an …

Four in five parents believe the coronavirus lockdown has brought their family CLOSER together, a study has found. A poll of 2,000 parents found the extra time at home, without the distraction of school and extra-curricular activities gives mums, dads and kids more of an opportunity to bond. Just under two thirds (62 per cent) also believe the …

Live meditation sessions, music concerts and even visits to the zoo are among the activities now taking place online as the nation adapts to ‘virtual living’. A study of 2,000 adults found many people have gone way beyond conference calls, keep fit sessions and online pub quizzes. Lockdown has forced us to find inventive ways of connecting online, …