Millions of kids are missing out on basic life skills because mums aren’t passing down their know-how – including letter writing and how to sew, according to new research. Washing-up, ironing, and how to spring clean a house are also among the things mothers aren’t teaching their offspring. Handwriting, organising the laundry and making ‘proper’ gravy also appear in the …

33 is the age we become a ‘grown-up’ according to Brits Yet, over a third (34%) of British adults do not feel ‘grown-up’ at all 62 is the age Brits consider to be ‘old’ Turning 18 is a major milestone in life, for many it is the age of leaving school, moving away from home and legally being able to …

Size zer-NO! Models at London Fashion Week are the same size as your four year old child Study of top 5 agencies reveals fashion still sends damaging message  As the fashion world’s eyes fall on London for its first Fashion Week of the year (LFW) (17-21 Feb 2017), a study of the top five model agencies reveals a quarter of …

Jaffna in the North of Sri Lanka, El Nido Pangalusian Island in the Philippines and the ancient Mayan city of Yaxchilan in Mexico have been named as some of the world’s best-kept travel secrets. With locations spanning the globe, from tiny towns to palm-flecked beaches, the top 20 list of the world’s best-kept hidden gems has revealed some lesser known …

Millions of British men describe themselves as “antisocial”, and a quarter haven’t had a night out with male friends in over two years, according to a new study. The survey of 2,000 male adults also found that twice as many men are happier being on their own than surrounded by other people. Six in 10 blokes consider themselves “loners,” spending …

Blinds-Hut recently conducted a survey to see exactly what children were doing before bed and results showed 44% were looking at digital screens before sleeping, this led to further research to find out what these young individuals are doing and how it affects them. With phones/tablets being used constantly by children, the worry is increasing, many parents aren’t aware of …

Baby clothes, parent’s wedding rings, and children’s artwork are amongst a woman’s most prized household possessions a survey has revealed. Men on the other hand declared their vinyl collection, smartphone and computer as some of their most treasured items. When quizzed by Skipton Building Society, more than half of the 2000 Brits polled said sentimental keepsakes were their dearest items …

The average adult today learned to ride a bike aged 6.9 years Over half (56%) were taught by parents, while 26% taught themselves But parents today are teaching their kids to ride a bike at younger ages – the average age is now 5.9 years Those who learned to ride aged 4-5 years old are far more likely to describe …

70% of Mums Feel their Child is Developing an Unhealthy Relationship to Food Seven in 10 mums feel their child is developing an unhealthy relationship to food. It has been revealed that 69 per cent of mums around the country are worrying their child has an increasingly unhealthy approach to their food. With eight in 10 admitting their children are …

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