Jingle Bells has been voted the best Christmas song – by babies, a study has found. Scientists compiled the results by studying the reactions of youngsters when listening to different Christmas songs and using a ‘jump-o-meter’ to see which ones they were most likely to bounce along to. The combination of the sleigh bells and it’s catchy melody made ‘Jingle …
Millions of young children will miss out on seeing their parents this Christmas, according to new research. Thirty per cent of parents who have children from a previous relationship will not see their child on Christmas day. And two-thirds don’t make agreements with their ex-partner on how much they are going to spend with their offspring over the festive period. …
BATH TIME REVEALED TO BE THE MOST STRESSFUL BUT ENRICHING AND ENJOYABLE PARENTING TASK Parents have revealed that the parenting task they find the most stressful is also the most rewarding task IT SHOULD be the most relaxing room in the house, but new research has found UK parents believe bath time is the most stressful part of the day. …
Brits leaving tradition behind as 23 million set to watch Christmas TV online Half of The UK won’t be watching Queen’s speech this Christmas 23 million Brits will be watching TV from a gadget on Christmas day Move over your Majesty, gadgets coming through. A whopping 80% of 18-44 year olds will be watching TV shows or films from their …
PARENT DISAPPROVAL SWEEPS THE UK AS SCHOOLS BAN PHOTOS AT NATIVITY PLAYS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ‘A step too far’ – 70% of parents say photo ban is wrong More than a third (38%) of parents have been banned from taking photographs of their children at this year’s festive nativity plays, leading parenting resource Families Online has revealed. But despite the …
Unsuspecting Families Re-United For Christmas In Tear-Jerking Festive Campaign Three unsuspecting Brits were reunited with overseas family members after being told they’d won a competition to film a VIDEO message to send them. The families got the surprise of a lifetime when they were reunited with their much loved family members from around the world, who they thought they wouldn’t …
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 …
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 …
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