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 …
By Allie Sadlier // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Two in three Americans feel like they’re living in a horror m…
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Three in 10 Americans will be taking their guests’ temperatures before enteri…
More than half of pet owners are jealous of their four-legged friend – because they never have to work, have no e…
By Zoya Gervis // SWNS W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Fifty-four percent of women-owned businesses genuinely feared they’d…
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC Wash your hands as soon as you walk in the door (59%), clean door…
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC If you had to choose, what would you say the most stressful event in life is?…
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO + INFOGRAPHIC More than three in four Americans say they are more careful spenders and save…
By Danielle Moore // SWNS w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC The average American parent has heard their child announce “I…
British engineers have transformed an electric car into an emergency response vehicle designed to provide a clean power supp…
Britain is officially a nation of dog lovers – after pet pooches beat cats in a poll to find the nation̵…
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 …
Brits are creatures of habit and have picked up at least five new rituals as a result of being home more than usual. A study of 2,000 adults revealed that more than a third have picked up good habits during lockdown. Although one in six confessed to developing some new bad habits along the way too. And the …
By Zoya Gervis w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC In times like these, Americans are struggling to maintain their overall health. According to new research, three in five say they have fallen off their previous health and wellness routine over the past few months. A poll of 2,000 Americans aged 18-49 discovered three-quarters of respondents admitted they wished they had …
By SWNS Staff W/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Over half of American parents believe schools should give students a day off for civic activity like attending a political rally or protesting for a cause, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 parents of high school aged children and their children about how they think schools will change in …
Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch’s daughters are following in their mother’s footsteps by taking to the runway to star in a modelling show inspired by Frozen 2. Sophie Crouch, nine, and little sister Liberty, five, took part in the shoot to showcase the Disney phenomenon’s autumn/winter collection and kick off Frozen Fashion Week. The inaugural event is set in the enchanting world …
Almost two thirds of adults worry about their home when they aren’t there – due to fears they have left doors and windows open, left a tap on or haven’t turned their hair straighteners off. A study of 2,000 adults found they check their appliances are turned off twice before finally walking out of the front door to …
By SWNS Staff w/ VIDEO & INFOGRAPHIC Americans can’t follow through with diets or exercise without someone to hold them accountable, according to new research. The survey asked 2,000 Americans found 53% would fail a diet or exercise routine if they pursued these goals alone. It’s no surprise then that 71% shared they are more likely to follow …
Nearly four in 10 Brits who have turned vegetarian or vegan have done so for a partner, a poll has found. Research of 2,000 adults who have opted for a meat-free diet found 18 per cent made the switch to keep their other half happy. And 19 per cent wanted to support them in their quest for a …
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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