Forty-three per cent of grieving adults have gone into debt or experienced financial hardship after paying towards a loved ones’ funeral. A study of 500 adults who have contributed financially towards a funeral within the last two years found 62 per cent felt they were unable to properly grieve because of the stress the cost of the send-off had caused. …
People wish they had asked relatives more about their life when they were alive – after discovering an interesting story once they had passed. In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday, a study of 2,000 people found 53 per cent have learned something they hadn’t previously known about a family member after they had passed away. Discoveries included tales of …
A study of 1,000 mums and dads of children up to 12 years old found 50 per cent treat parenting like a competition, including sports day (34 per cent), social media likes (26 per cent) and bake sales (26 per cent). And 53 per cent want to out-do others at Halloween specifically – by providing the best sweets for trick …
A poll of 1,050 families who collectively earn below £25,000 a year found they worry about not having enough food at home as often as three times a week. Almost four in 10 (39 per cent) said the worry about putting meals on the table every day has caused them incredible amounts of stress. More than six in 10 (63 …
Parents despairing over how to keep kids entertained aboard half-term flights have had their prayers answered – in the form of (air) craft sessions on planes. Budget airline easyJet has announced the launch of ‘AirCraft’, a new arts and crafts initiative to encourage children to get creative on flights during their autumn holidays. Nostalgic mums and dads will also know …
The top 10 kids’ toys for this Christmas have been revealed by Amazon UK – including everything from flying avocados to prehistoric predators. Celebrity Kimberley Walsh unveiled the toys at the ‘Joy of Toys’ experience on London’s South Bank today, giving children to chance to unlock their imagination – with an interactive play area and free hair-braiding to entertain visitors. …
Millions of drivers are potentially putting children at risk – as more than a quarter admit they don’t know what the speed limit is outside their child’s school. The study of 2,000 parent motorists with children aged five to 16 also found six in 10 even had arguments with other parents over driving misdemeanours. More than one in five (21 …
Leading toy manufacturer Fisher-Price has released a new inclusivity range featuring figurines with different ethnic backgrounds, physical disabilities, and skin conditions. The infant, toddler and preschool brand, has created the limited-edition ‘People Kind’ figure pack to be more representative of modern Britain. A wheelchair user toy, and another with the skin condition vitiligo, has been created, alongside a …
The foods children are most likely to turn their nose up at are Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions. A study of 1,000 parents of 5-11-year-olds revealed the top 30 foods kids are particular about, including broccoli, tomatoes and spinach. Others complain about eating mushrooms, avocado and fish. It also emerged 14 per cent of the mums and …
A house is not a home until you’ve hosted Christmas, filled your shelves with books – and completed at least four mini DIY projects, according to a study. Research of 2,000 adults found they need to enjoy an average of three special occasions, such as birthdays, before a home really begins to feel comfortable. Feeling safe in the local community …
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