NYPERFECT by Tyler SchmallNYPERFECT by Tyler SchmallNew York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com – WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC What makes Americans’ days better? Finding money in your pocket, sleeping in without setting an alarm and lying in bed listening to the rain are the nation’s top three “mood boosters,” according to new research. Petting a dog, performing small …

– By Rob Knight Going on a hen or stag do could set you back almost £1,000, according to a study. Researchers who polled 2,000 UK adults found the typical do abroad costs a total of £998 – including around £125 for accommodation, £119 for drinks and £101 for food. It’ll also set you back an average of …

– WITH INFOGRAPHIC By Rob Knight A fifth of new mums put their healthy diets on hold – but only until their kids are old enough to eat with them, according to a study. Having watched what they eat before giving birth, the sleepless nights, constant feeding and regular nappy changes take their toll on what new mums …

News Copy – By Astrid Hall Millions of kids want to learn more traditional skills but have parents who lack the knowledge to teach them, a study has found. With summer holidays right around the corner, kids are getting excited at the prospect of six weeks to explore and play but parents are worried about what their youngsters are keen …

News Copy  by Grant Bailey The average summer break from school will involve 11 day trips, 344 miles of travel – and two cases of sunburn, a study has revealed. A survey of 2,000 British families found the long summer holiday away from lessons will also see children spend 11 and a half hours at the swimming pool, nine hours …

  NYSITTERS by Zoya Gervis New York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com    – WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i4bi72ua5frbg12/AAD3sWRZYj4mgRK6LpiJpqCua?dl=0 Half of America’s pet owners (49 percent) have NEVER traveled outside of the country since owning their pet, according to new data. The study of 2,000 pet owners for TrustedHousesitters conducted by OnePoll examined the lifestyle impacts and responsibilities that come …

News Copy – By Gemma Francis Screen-obsessed children are turning their backs on the great outdoors – in favour of the ‘great indoors’, it has emerged. Researchers found the average six to 16-year-old enjoys a total of just SEVEN hours a week outdoors – including weekends. And the typical ‘Fortnite Generation’ child is now online for more than TWO HOURS …

News Copy – By Astrid Hall Nearly half of work trips are more pleasure than business, it has emerged. Researchers who carried out a detailed study found while many employees will claim the trips are ‘all work and no play’, the opposite is often true. It also emerged almost nine out of 10 workers who get the opportunity to travel …

NYJONES by Tyler Schmall New York office – 646-873-7565 / usnews@swns.com – WITH VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC   They say to “love thy neighbor,” but apparently some didn’t get that message, as one in five Americans admits to doing a home improvement project just to one-up those next door. A new study of 2,000 people also found that 34 percent …

– By Gemma Francis These are the heart-warming moments brave children who have beaten cancer mark the end of their life-saving treatment – by ringing a bell as they leave hospital for the final time. As their long-suffering families, and medical staff who nursed the stricken kids back to health, form a ‘guard of honour’ and applaud, the …