Research of 2,000 parents with children aged between seven and 17 found 40 per cent of parents realised their offspring had an advanced understanding when they knew their way around tech better than they did. But this superior ability to navigate the digital world is a concern for 55 per cent of these parents. Money being spent without them knowing …

Lionesses Leah Williamson and Beth Mead have topped a list of female role models for youngsters. After their ground-breaking success in the Women’s Euros, the pair took first and second place in the top 20 list of confidence boosting icons, ahead of Harry Potter Star Emma Watson and the Duchess of Cambridge. Other role models include football stars Lucy Bronze …

The best things about the ‘bucket and spade’ holiday include eating fish and chips on the beach, rock pooling and Mr Whippy ice cream, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults took a nostalgic trip down memory lane and found 51 per cent love everything the traditional British seaside has to offer. Crabbing and visiting local tea rooms also …

More than a quarter of adults believe they lead a sedentary lifestyle – with the average person sitting down for up to 40 hours a week. A study of 2,000 Brits found 34 per cent think they need to be more physically active but struggle to do so. And 27 per cent admit they aren’t as active as they should …

The average parent has to deal with six ‘family crises’ a day – including resolving sibling squabbles, dealing with tantrums and running late to appointments. A poll of 1,000 mums and dad of children aged 0-16 found disagreements over bedtime (17 per cent) and struggling to understand their youngster’s homework (17 per cent) are also among the daily conundrums they …

Nearly two thirds of dog owners want to get their pet involved in their wedding day – acting as ring bearers, bridesmaids and even the best man. Polling of 2,000 dog owners found 60 per cent already knew someone who had their dog at their wedding. The most popular roles for dogs on the big day were ring bearer (50 …

A study of 2,000 adults under the age of 35 found 43 per cent struggle to relate to the characters they see on the big screen. And 57 per cent think stereotypes are overused in films, with 30 per cent going as far as to say they have been offended by a movie cliché. While 29 per cent have refuse …

Kids could suffer from long-term eye health problems, as 36 per cent spend more than five hours-a-day glued to screens over the school summer holidays. A study of 1,500 parents found four in 10 were completely unaware extended periods using gadgets, such as tablets or phones, can be a leading cause for eye problems, like myopia – commonly known as …

More than half of teenagers want a career that ‘makes a difference’ – with purpose a bigger driver for them than money.   The poll of 700 youngsters aged 13-19 found careers in medicine, social work and green industries are among those they most want to pursue.   But while 42 per cent recognise they could make more money elsewhere, …

They may be unlikely to reproduce their fairy tale footballing heroics of 2016, but Leicester City fans can take solace in the fact they’ve been crowned the greenest fan base in England. A survey of 100 fans from each club in the top flight were asked a range of questions about their eco-friendly habits – from recycling and reducing energy …