Confused parents feel ‘overwhelmed’ by information when it comes to their children’s nutrition, a study has found. Half of the 1,000 mums and dads polled said they have no idea whether they are doing the right thing or not for their youngster’s diet. More than a third are unsure about how big their child’s portion sizes should be, …
Parents have spent an additional five hours a week playing video games with their kids in recent months – as a way to stay connected. A study of 2,000 mums and dads found six in 10 have enjoyed gaming sessions with their children, playing the likes of Fortnite and FIFA – becoming closer as a result. And a …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC As if 2020 hasn’t been rough enough, half of Americans think Thanksgiving will be twice as stressful this year because of COVID-19, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans who celebrate Thanksgiving about their plans for the upcoming feast and found 53% think the stress will be double this …
By Allison Sadlier // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC The average couple argues 156 times every year over where to order dinner from, according to new research. The study of 2,000 Americans who’ve ever been in a relationship revealed the typical couple gets in a fight three times a week over just where to eat. Mealtime is such …
Sunlight-lacking Brits are known to live a ‘mushroom existence’ during the winter months, spending just an hour of each working day outside – with 2020 set to be worse than usual. A study of 2,000 adults found last winter 81 per cent often had days where they didn’t step outside at all during daylight hours. And just nine …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC As the pandemic has upended our everyday lives, it’s also prompted many of us to try new ways of doing things. That applies to America’s seniors as well, who have been making strides in using technology to improve their quality of life. Using Zoom (34%) and video chatting with …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average kid will beg their parents for a pet 1,584 times before the age of 18, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children found 74% of kids have asked for a pet, and they ask for one an average of 11 times per …
By Marie Haalad // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Half of parents said the COVID-19 pandemic will permanently affect the way they parent, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents with children aged 0–3 looked at what that means for respondents, and the other changes to come with these last seven months. Parents surveyed are …
Brits will live in 11 different homes over their lifetime – but settle just 37 miles from where they grew up. A study of 2,000 homeowners of all ages found they bought their first home at an average age of 27 – most likely to be a two-bed terraced property worth an average of £113,000. Although for those …
A builder is on a mission to dispel the idea of haunted houses this Halloween, by proving that dodgy pipes and creaky stairs are the real culprits. A frightening third of homeowners (32 per cent) believe they live in a haunted house, but experienced tradesman Andy Simms said things that go bump in the night are much more …
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