Women steal up to two dozen style and beauty tips – from their mums, it has been revealed. Researchers found mum is the major style influence for millions of women, who take on board hints, tips and habits passed on to them over the years. Among the most common pieces of advice women take on [...]
Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams has officially been hailed as the nation’s best-loved celebrity dad. The telly funnyman, 41, became a father for the first time last month when Dutch model wife Lara Stone gave birth to their son Alfred. Former Little Britain star Walliams beat singer Robbie Williams to claim the title. Ex-Take [...]
Parents will spend more than £51,000 on their child until they reach the age of 18, a study has revealed. Researchers found clothes, shoes, sports clubs and presents will mean the average parent will part with around £2,774 for each child every single year. Driving lessons and help with buying a first car add another [...]
Four out of ten mums have been ‘run-ragged’ by their kids – after they have been spoilt rotten at nan and grandad’s house, a study has revealed. Researchers found after spending time with grandparents, where they are fed what they want when they want, allowed to watch anything on TV and stay up late, parents [...]
Eight in ten children know the passwords or pin codes to their parents’ laptops, phones, tablets or PC’s, a study has revealed. One in ten kids said their parents constantly change their passwords so they can’t get access, but 18% admit they regularly sneakily look over their parents shoulder to find it out. A persistent [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]