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The extended family holiday – grandparents now travelling with family (both for quality time and babysitting)

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Millions of grandparents are now tagging along on the family holiday, a study has revealed. Researchers found that four in ten adults are asking their own parents to come on the annual summer get-away in order for the whole family to spend time together. Six in ten said long working hours, re-locating for jobs and [...]

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23 years – the age women finally appreciate mum

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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 [...]

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Brits still expect hefty £78k inheritance from parents – but 40% won’t receive a thing

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The majority of Brits ‘expect’ to receive inheritance from their parents – but in reality four in 10 won’t get a penny, according to new research. The findings emerged in a study of 2,000 adults, and show that while 75% of people aged 20 to 35 hope to receive a windfall when their parents pass [...]

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Business ‘mistakes’ – making a bad hire and hiring a friend or relative among biggest regrets

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Employing a friend or relative has emerged as one of the most common ‘business mistakes’, research has revealed. The study showed that many business owners have made the error of giving a job to someone close to them, only to find they were unable to carry it out. The report also found that overall, one [...]

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Parents reliving their childhood trips – by taking children to their favourite holiday destinations

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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 [...]

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Two thirds of mums feel ‘drained of self-belief’ when it comes to returning to work

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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 [...]

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Babies boost a new mum’s circle of friends

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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 [...]

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First time mums make 16 doctors trips in baby’s first year

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Nervy first-time mums make an average of 16 trips to the doctors in their child’s first year, research has shown. Research revealed millions of mums admit ‘panicking’ and taking baby to the doctors’ surgery during their first year, only be to be told they were suffering from minor ailments. The study revealed as many as [...]

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The ‘baby buffer’- average family banks £2,547 before a new arrival

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Typical parents-to-be have a ‘baby buffer’ of £2,547 in the bank to prepare for their new arrival, research has revealed. Experts, who carried out a detailed study into the financial implications of bringing a baby into the family,  found much of what is set aside goes on equipment such as buggies, cots and car seats. [...]

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‘Frazzled Friday’- the post-Christmas comedown

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Today is ‘frazzled Friday’ – the day the festive excesses finally get the better of us, a study found. Overdosing on food, booze and unwelcome relatives coupled with a realisation there is very little left in the bank to get through January means today will be a struggle. The study also found as many as [...]

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