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 …
Barbecues have boomed during lockdown with more than half of Brits cooking a meal on their grill outside – and a tenth even braving the rain. A study of 2,000 adults found 26 per cent have also experienced a ‘socially distanced’ gathering in the garden with friends or family since March. Of those who have hosted or attended …
Six in 10 adults will refuse to wear a face mask in a pub or restaurant – regardless of government advice. And less than half would consider donning a face covering when shopping, despite being surrounded by other people. A study of 2,000 adults found 29 per cent already feel embarrassed at the thought of wearing a mask …
Children think dad is a better driver than mum – but believe he goes too fast and suffers the most road rage. A study of 1,000 6-16 year-olds whose parents both drive found 43 per cent named dad as the ‘best’ behind the wheel, while only 29 per cent opted for mum. Reasons for choosing him as the …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Three in 10 Americans are planning a cookout this Fourth of July weekend, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans found 49% of respondents have a traditional cookout day during the summer, and for those respondents, July 4 was revealed to be one of the top choices …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC In a bid to be more environmentally conscious, 85% of Americans have made at least one positive change in their lifestyle in the past year. A new survey of 2,000 Americans showed that while the average American has made three positive changes, 41% of those polled said they’ve made even more …
The lockdown has left a quarter of adults thinking they have NO real friends. A study of 2,000 adults found recent restrictions have exacerbated the UK’s loneliness problem with a fifth feeling increasingly isolated during the past three months. More than a fifth also revealed the pandemic has strained existing friendships because close acquaintances have failed to reach …
Half of parents have been doing MORE outdoor activities with their children since the lockdown was introduced. Since the social distancing restrictions reducing movement and travelling were introduced in March, families have been using their gardens and nearby outdoor space to get back to nature while out walking or exercising. More than 51 per cent have been doing …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Forgetting someone’s name after being introduced to them is more embarrassing than forgetting a significant other’s birthday, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans (aged 35+) found 32% believe forgetting someone’s name is the most embarrassing blunder — more so than even forgetting a partner’s birthday (22%). …
A fifth of parents believe the lockdown restrictions have been beneficial for their kids due to the extra ‘family time’ it has given them. A study of 1,000 mums and dads with children living at home found more than a third are now re-thinking their entire routines after enjoying having more quality time together during the lockdown. As …
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