Pretending to like your presents, forgetting to buy batteries and arguing about what to watch on TV are among the biggest Christmas dilemmas, according to new research. Turkey-based problems – like using up the leftovers and finding one that fits in the oven – topped the 25 festive predicaments – along with receiving a re-gifted present and organised ‘fun’. Neighbours’ …

Child play expert: Don’t undervalue presents that aid “non-traditional” forms of learning Play expert warns we need to be careful how we define “educational” gifts Over a third of parents say they prioritise entertainment value over educational when buying gifts for their children New research has revealed that 40% of parents prioritise buying gifts their child will find entertaining ahead …

If you asked any child this – there would be a unanimous “NO!”  However, from a professional teaching perspective, that answer differs. Jo Otto, mother of two and creator of top education app answers the question all parents want to know this festive season As a school teacher, for a short period of two weeks, direct homework is just not necessary. Granted, …

New app makes easy work of times tables with a little help from stars like Harry Styles and Pharrell Williams Learning times tables can be an uphill struggle not only for kids but parents too. If your little rock star needs a helping hand – and you need a breather – an ingenious new app will help get them up …

Britain’s balmy winter has seen a record-breaking crop at England’s only – TEA plantation. Crops at Tregothnan Estate in Cornwall have been boosted by exceptionally mild conditions. The region has been even warmer than Darjeeling in India, which is known as the Champagne of Teas, and as such the estate has been able to harvest much later into the season …

Experts have created a formula to help Brits buy the perfect Christmas present – taking into account the time you have left to shop, who you have to buy for and the hints you receive. TV presenter and mathematician Rachel Riley worked with Essex University statistician Dr Dai to develop the formula in a bid to save some of the …

Equifax urges consumers to avoid panic buying in order not to blow their budget www.equifax.co.uk London, December 2016 – The Christmas shopping season is in full swing, but a new survey* from Equifax, the consumer credit expert, reveals that 10% of shoppers will still be buying gifts on Christmas Eve. Leaving the seasonal shopping until the last minute increases the …

Street Artist Ben Eine Gives Special Welcome Home to Festive Flyers A London-based street artist has created a collection of bespoke Welcome Home banners for people returning to the UK for Christmas. Ben Eine, an east London artist known for his eye-grabbing fonts and stencil work, created a range of banners for family and friends to use at the terminal to greet returning …

Americans faking their way through the holidays – how to spot when someone hates your gift New Survey Finds that 3 out of 4 Americans Fake Reactions to Gifts They Don’t Like Giving a gift this year? Look closely at their reaction because they probably won’t tell you if they don’t like it. A study into the gift-opening habits of …

Robo-Butlers, 3D printers and CHOOSE YOUR OWN DREAM could all be part of a hotel service in the future. A new study has uncovered how the travel and hotel experience will be different in a year, 25 years and as far ahead as 2060, finding Neuro-dreaming could soon be a reality. Eco hotels and augmented reality hotels that will transport …