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 …

Should Parents be Documenting their Children’s Lives on Social Media? Nearly three quarters (71%) of people think parents post too much information about their children on social media 37% of parents haven’t thought about how their children will feel about having their photos shared on social media when they get older 82% of parents post to connect with friends and …

Forget FOMO – ‘JOMO’ – the joy of missing out – is far more widespread among Brits today, a study has found. Rather than worrying about what is going on in their absence, 85 per cent are relieved at not having to go out and soclialise, preferring a quiet, cosy night in at home instead. More than half even said …

Men named David and women named Susan are the kindest people in Britain, according to new study. Experts polling 2,000 adults have revealed the names most associated with kindness and good will, and found those bearing the monikers John, Michael and James are compassionate and kind-hearted. While those named Sarah, Ann and Margaret are also considered nice and caring by …

The UK’s first parent to parent social platform found two thirds of primary and secondary school parents don’t know the name of their child’s school friend’s parents. Fathers were nearly three times less likely to know. Three quarters of parents don’t feel as involved in their child’s school life as they would like to be. A recent study has found …

Around 6.5 million Brits are planning a ski/snow holiday this year 73% of those surveyed weren’t informed of the dangers of injury on their snow holiday 42% did not know that standard travel insurance does not include cover for winter sports It’s that time of year again when Brits dust of the sallopettes, buy some last-minute thermals and head for …

Women are responsible for 17 jobs over Christmas — while men get away with doing just NINE, a study has found. From buying, wrapping and delivering the presents to making sure the inside of the home is looking its best in time for visitors, women are much busier than their male partners over Yuletide. Women will spend an average of …

Research set to determine whether technology like iPads might be beneficial for children’s development Parents invited to participate in study now and after six months A new research project, aimed at discovering the influence technology has on children’s learning, social interactions and play, from birth to 47 months, is being launched today. Dr Elena Hoicka, and PhD students Stephanie Powell …

Is it being a master of foreign films? An opera obsessive? Or is it having more stamps in your passport than anyone else? New data from market research group OnePoll reveals the top ‘signs’ a person can be considered ‘cultured’, with visiting the theater, knowing a Banksy from a Van Gogh and relaxing to a bit of classical music the …

The vast cultural difference between the UK and Italy – with profound cost for our national wellbeing – is laid bare in a special Christmas research project by ASK Italian. Despite 59% of Britons believing that family time is the most important thing about Christmas, research undertaken by the national Italian restaurant company has discovered that 30% admit to not …