By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Three-quarters of American parents are still planning to take their children trick-or-treating this year, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans – about half of whom were parents – looked at what Halloween will look like this year, and the precautions people are taking on the holiday. Half …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Given the world events of 2020, two in three Americans say the upcoming holidays mean so much more than ever before. That’s according to a new poll of 2,000 Americans who celebrate the holidays, which found that over half (56%) had already started their holiday preparations in September. The story …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC: This year, over a third of moms plan on making up for 2020 by going over the top and stepping up their “Mrs. Claus” game with the holiday gifts this year, according to new research. Sixty-nine percent of moms surveyed say they feel pressure to make this holiday season …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC The average American started to experience cabin fever in quarantine after just two months, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 Americans how they’ve been coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and what they’re doing to stay active. After just seven weeks of spending time in isolation, half of those polled …
Parents have lost sleep worrying about their children reaching milestones – because of pressure from other parents and social media. A study of 1,000 mums and dads found 29 per cent worried about whether their baby learned to roll over at the ‘right time’ while nearly a quarter were apprehensive about when they should start to walk. Potty …
Dog walking, and selling old clothes and tech are among the ways adults are starting a ‘side hustle’ to make money for Christmas and beyond. A study of 2,000 adults found a third expect to have a shortfall of £239 on average this festive period. And 13 per cent anticipate being £500 or more short of what they …
By Allie Sadlier // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over half of Americans think the 2020 economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is worse than the 2008 recession, according to new research. Three in five (59%) said the presidential candidates’ COVID-19 response and plans are a vital factor weighing on their vote in 2020. The study …
Lockdown has caused a rise in aches and pains – with more than a third of Brits experiencing an increase in acute pains affecting their back, head, and joints. A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed 36 per cent have experienced increased pain over the last six months. And 25 per cent put their new ‘lockdown pain’ down to …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC The average American kid has crashed 25 of their parents’ work meetings each week since the beginning of the school year. With many parents working from home and attempting to help with remote learning simultaneously, a new study pinpointed the frequency of the potentially embarrassing disruptions. Results showed kids …
A top children’s talent agent believes there’s a huge gap in the market – for non-binary child actors. Mark Jermin is a leading manager at the helm of theatre schools across the UK, with clients working in commercials, as well as for Disney, Netflix and the BBC. He thinks casting directors are becoming much more open to diverse …
Energy provider EDF has created a series of environmentally friendly ‘emojis’ to help encourage people to discuss …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Over six in 10 American women planning to have a family said it’s an absolute…
Millions of adults admit they have an ‘it won’t happen to me’ attitude in life – and have been caught out as a re…
Brits are creatures of habit and have picked up at least five new rituals as a result of being home more than usu…
By Zoya Gervis w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC In times like these, Americans are struggling to maintain their overall …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Over half of American parents believe schools should give students a day …
Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch’s daughters are following in their mother’s footsteps by taking to the runway to st…
Almost two thirds of adults worry about their home when they aren’t there – due to fears they have left doors and …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Americans can’t follow through with diets or exercise without someone to …
Nearly four in 10 Brits who have turned vegetarian or vegan have done so for a partner, a poll has found. Researc…
Forget damsels in distress and knights in shining armour… these days coming to the rescue with a spare phone charger is considered an act of heroism, according to a study. A poll of 2,…
A fifth of parents feel their kids have ‘closed up’ following their return to school, after months of open conversation at home. A study of 1,000 parents of 6-16 year olds found 64 per cent …
When “Art Play by Marion Deuchars” landed on my desk last week, I was truly excited. A4 in size with a definitely “arty feel” exploring colours, shapes, patterns, etc which will encourage our children to explore all avenues of art. Just having a quick flick through I can see dot-to-dots, pencil techniques, blank pages, scribble colouring, line drawing, etc. What …
Looking for gifts or stocking fillers for kids this Christmas? The Science Museum have a fantastic range of space inspired gifts for younger cosmonauts, in association with the fantastic new blockbuster exhibition Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age which is open now until March 2016. Inspired by Russia’s entry to the Space Race in the 1950s and 1960s, the range tells the stories of the first dogs to space and gives …
PREPARE FOR MORE DISGUSTING AND HILARIOUS FUN AS ROALD DAHL’S MOST REVOLTING CHARACTERS RETURN IN BRAND NEW APP… ‘HOUSE OF TWITS’ NEW app inspired by The Twits follows the Number One App ROALD DAHL’S TWIT OR MISS First ever 3D rendering of Roald Dahl’s revolting characters Mr and Mrs Twit NO in-app purchases and NO third-party advertising. Just when you …
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Fifty-four percent of women-owned businesses genuinely feared they’d have to permanently shut their doors because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research conducted for October’s National Women’s Small Business Month. In fact, nearly 75% of women-owned small businesses said they’ve been negatively impacted by the pandemic. A new …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Wash your hands as soon as you walk in the door (59%), clean doorknobs and other high-contact surfaces regularly (49%), shower when returning home from a highly populated area (48%) and wipe packages down before opening (43%) are among new house rules families have adopted since the beginning of …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC If you had to choose, what would you say the most stressful event in life is? A new survey found that it’s not having kids or even starting a new job – but rather moving. The survey asked 1,000 Americans who have moved within the last three years about their experiences and …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC More than three in four Americans say they are more careful spenders and savers than they were one year ago, according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans found that 88% say that the global coronavirus pandemic has made them watch their spending habits more carefully. Not surprisingly, 90% …
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC The average American parent has heard their child announce “I’m bored” six times per day since the beginning of quarantine, according to new research. They’ve also dealt with five temper tantrums each day, as well as six “career-best” messes from their kids over the course of the past few …
British engineers have transformed an electric car into an emergency response vehicle designed to provide a clean power supply to areas hit by natural disasters and extreme weather. The Nissan RE-LEAF is based on the Sunderland-built LEAF family hatchback. But instead of school-runs and motorway miles, the highly modified motor is better suited to navigating roads covered in debris on its way …
Britain is officially a nation of dog lovers – after pet pooches beat cats in a poll to find the nation’s ulti-mutt pet. A study of 2,000 adults saw 51 per cent name man’s best friend as one of their favourite animals. But only 38 per cent harbour a love of felines. The robin, horse and hedgehog completed …
Brits love their home ‘more than ever’ – after spending an extra EIGHT hours a day in it during recent months. A study of 2,000 adults found that before the pandemic, just nine hours was spent at home on an average day. But the lockdown and restrictions has seen this figure dramatically increase, with 35 per cent now …
Exercise, eating healthily and spending time with family are the most popular things Brits do to look after their mental health. A survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed one in four have also attempted a new diet or exercise regime in the past three months to boost their wellbeing. And 46 per cent have simply tried to get …
The average British adult will spend a staggering £24,000 during their lifetime – just on getting things fixed. A study of 2,000 adults found vehicles, dishwashers, laptops and mobile phones are among the most costly items to maintain. And typically, the average adult will have to get three items a year fixed by experts – with the most …
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