Millions of Brits admit they are clueless about gardening – so rely on mum and dad for help, a study has revealed. Research showed that six out of ten of us now regularly stand at the kitchen window on a weekend and watch mum or dad toiling away at lawns or flowerbeds. A third also [...]
Women only start to appreciate their mums at the age of 23, it has been revealed. It isn’t until after a few tempestuous years of teenage angst, door slams and outfit disagreements that mum and daughter become truly appreciative of one another. With the average teenage girl experiencing 183 quarrels with mum, 123 bouts of [...]
Women on maternity leave feel completely out of touch with the working world 11 months after giving birth, research has revealed. Experts found millions of new mums cope admirably with the dramatic change in focus that comes with caring for a new arrival but are struck by a crisis of confidence – feeling they are [...]
Having children is actually good for a woman’s social life, a report has revealed. A study found joining ‘the new mum club’ on average boosts a woman’s circle of friends by nine, all of whom live nearby and have also just given birth. The figures show that before the pitter-patter of tiny feet, women have [...]
Modern children spend just half the time playing outdoors than their parents did when they were young, a study has revealed. Researchers found today’s kids are more inclined to stay indoors and watch television, play computer games and in some cases, even do their homework, rather than go outside to play. The figures show during [...]
Millions of parents are reliving childhood holiday memories – by taking their kids to destinations they visited themselves when they were young, it has emerged. A study found six out of ten parents have taken their children to beaches, resorts or countries they have fond memories of visiting whilst growing up. Among the most popular [...]
British kids are clueless about Easter – with many believing it marks the birth of Jesus, and we eat eggs to celebrate the Easter Bunny’s birthday, a study has found. A study of 1,000 children aged 5 to 16 revealed that many have no idea why we celebrate Easter, the reasons for eating eggs or [...]
Fixing broken bikes and toys and making dens are considered dads’ jobs – while deciding what the children should wear, shopping for clothes and baking cakes are mums’ main responsibilities, it has been revealed. A study of 2,000 parents revealed the main roles of mum and dad in the average British household and showed dad’s [...]
Singing superstar Adele has been named as Britain’s best-loved new celebrity mum. The Tottenham-born singer and songwriter, who scooped a hat-trick of awards at the Brits, Grammys and Oscars, gave birth to son Angelo James last October and was hailed as the mother who would be most welcome at mother and baby groups. The Skyfall [...]
The perfect age to have a baby is 26, it has been revealed. A new study of 2,000 parents shows mums and dads are completely agreed that the mid-twenties is the point in life when young couples should aim to start a family. A third of parents claim that having children at a younger age [...]
