By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Coming out of the pandemic, parents are more anxious than usual about back-to-school — so much so, they named the morning hustle of getting their kids ready for school one of their biggest pain points, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American parents of school-aged children also revealed more …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Nearly six in 10 American kids admit to stealing one of their parent’s old outfits to wear to school, according to new research. A survey of 1,000 kids ages 5-18, and their parents, reveals that nostalgia for the fashion of their parents’ era is strong — with three in …
Swimming in the sea, picnics and bike rides are among the top activities’ families want to experience this summer. Outdoor pursuits are among the 50 things families plan to make the most of after more than a year of restrictions. Other top activities to do this summer included watching the sun rise (30 per cent), a trip to …
More than six in 10 adults admit the Covid-19 pandemic has heightened their fears and worries for their parent’s futures. A study of 2,000 adults aged 40 and over with elderly parents found half felt the restricted contact during the lockdowns has made them think about how they will care for them in years to come. And for …
A family celebrated their son’s sixth birthday by transforming part of their home into their favourite hotel. Like many other families in the UK, the Pedlars were missing their regular birthday celebrations due to lockdown rules. To do something a bit different, they decided to recreate a Premier Inn at their property – to the delight of birthday …
Experts have warned that lockdown could lead to children having a skewed perception of gender roles in the home – as almost seven in 10 mums juggle more household chores than ever before. A study of 2,000 adults found that despite 66 per cent of women trying to set a good example by sharing tasks with their family, …
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 …
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