Kids rule the roost when it comes to what families are having for dinner, where they go on holiday – and even how to decorate the house. A poll of 2,000 parents with children from 5-16 found 49 per cent claim their little ones usually have an input in the big household decisions – as 31 per cent think it …

Three quarters of parents who admit they struggle to find new ways to entertain their children – should simply let them take the lead instead, an expert has revealed Clinical psychologist, Dr Elizabeth Kilbey, best known for appearing on Channel 4’s The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6-year-olds, says parents shouldn’t set the bar too high – and the …

A number of food items – from pomegranate seeds to Brussels sprouts – were given the TV judging panel treatment, with impersonators including mini-Simon Cowell and Nicole Scherzingers. And their reactions didn’t disappoint, as their faces did their talking as much as their words. However, their judgements were gate-crashed, as the real deal and Dancing on Ice judge, Banjo, stepped …

Towering over commuters in Tower Bridge this morning, the three-metre-high statue of the timeless ‘70s stop-motion character popped-up to take city workers by surprise. While in Shoreditch, passers-by were left scratching their head’s trying to crack the world’s largest Where’s Wally puzzle which was created in the dead of night. And others also spotted a giant illuminated Miffy sculpture on …

A poll of 2,000 mums and dads of children aged 18 and under found 47 per cent admit their child knows more than them when it comes to digital technology – resulting in 59 per cent wishing they were more ‘digitally savvy’. It emerged 15 per cent have previously been outwitted by their offspring as they successfully disabled the safety …

A study of 1,000 mums and dads of six to 16-year-olds who watch such content online found 17 per cent of kids have transferred cash to influencers and content creators on streaming platforms. Almost a quarter (23 per cent) of those who do this, spend money in this way on a daily basis, and 31 per cent do so every …

Britain’s lofts are filled with more than one billion treasured toys – including Barbie, LEGO and Hot Wheels. A study of 2,000 adults revealed they each have an average of 20 toys and playthings stashed away, with 65 per cent planning to pass them down to their children or grandchildren. Other popular items stored away also include Fisher Price telephones, …

More than a fifth (21 per cent) tell little ones Santa can’t come down the chimney until they fall asleep. Another 13 per cent warn ‘The Elf on the Shelf’ is still watching to make sure they drop off before midnight, according to the poll of 2,000 parents with kids aged 3-12. And 17 per cent will read a special …

Children’s top Christmas list requests this year include clothes, money and books. A study of 1,000 children and their parents found 65 per cent of kids would be happy with money instead of physical presents as gifts – including digital currency or gift cards that they can spend how they want. And a quarter even said they’d prefer it. Arts …

More than seven in 10 parents consider their children ‘mini educators’ at home, crediting them for changing attitudes and behaviour towards littering, use of plastic and food consumption. The detailed report of 1,000 youngsters aged 6 to 12, and their parents, delves into children’s views and insights on how behaviours at home affect the planet as a whole. It found …