News Copy Two thirds of mums believe stress affects their ability to be a good parent, it has emerged. A comprehensive study of mothers aged 25-60, with kids between the ages of three-20, also found one in eight struggle with stress ‘every day’. And nearly eight in 10 believe there are more pressures on mums today than there were on …

News Copy Almost a third of British parents work too late to tuck their kids in to bed at least three nights a week, according to research. A poll of 1,000 working mums and dads found more than seven in 10 rely on partners or grandparents to read their kids a story each night. And one fifth have said goodnight …

News Copy Quality family time is on the wane due to hectic work schedules, endless after school clubs – and a lack of money, a study has found. Research revealed the majority of mums and dads yearn for more opportunities to relax and bond with their children. But many are lucky to squeeze in one day a month to escape …

News Copy Six in 10 parents worry their teenage children lack essential life skills, according to research. The survey of 1,000 mums and dads of children aged 13 and over found many are concerned their teen doesn’t know how to deal with stress, budget or look after themselves on a night out. One fifth of mums and dads said their …

News Copy One in five dads have missed the birth of their child – and one in ten have missed the arrival of TWO or more of their newborns, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study found traffic delays, work commitments and the father being out of the country at the time were common excuses. Other dads …

News Copy Fussy kids will refuse to eat two meals a week, while two more are thrown away practically untouched. A survey of 2,000 parents of kids aged four to 16 found three in five consider their child a ‘fussy eater’. The research by the UK’s leading meal kit company, HelloFresh UK, revealed that nearly one in two parents feel …

News Copy Busy Brits will only take their children on seven family days out this year – with the seaside the top destination, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 adults revealed a hectic life, not being able to get the same time off as the other half, and money issues are putting the brakes on the number of …

News Copy British parents want their kids to have EIGHT good friends – who are kind, helpful, funny and hardworking. A study of 2,000 parents with kids under the age of 16 reveals the top 20 traits most like to see in their friendships, which include kindness, generosity and empathy with other traits such as being ambitious, sporty and academic …

News Copy Curled up in dog baskets, face-down in their dinner and hidden inside cupboards are among the weird places the nation’s pre-schoolers have fallen asleep, a study found. Research revealed younger kids are unlikely to pass up the opportunity for 40 winks – even if it means having a quick kip behind the sofa or in a laundry basket. …

News Copy One in seven parents admit they made a ‘terrible mistake’ with the name they chose for their child, according to a study. Researchers found despite ‘loving’ the moniker at the time, millions of mums and dads soon grew to despise it. Amazingly, 28 per cent of people have even told their child that they regret choosing their name, …