Family

Advice, tips and lifetsyle features aimed at parents, children and families.

Five Fresh, Family Friendly Ideas For Your Next Zoom Knees Up

Excitement is mounting that families across the UK will finally be able to meet up and ‘hug’ by mid-summer, but according to new research Zoom family gatherings are a lockdown trend that are here to stay.

With over two-thirds of people saying that get-togethers over the internet have resulted in their extended family spending more time together, compared to face-to-face time before...

Celebrating the end of home schooling sees many taking the Monday off work

Employers ‘inundated’ with requests for Back-to-School Monday off

Employers have reported a spike in last-minute annual leave requests for next Monday - and it seems exhausted parents are behind the increase.

The Government has announced that all schools will be fully reopened as of Monday (8th March), meaning many parents will be getting their first break from homeschooling in months - and some, it seems, are planning to celebrate in style,...

Age profile of England’s towns and cities revealed

New ONS figures have revealed the oldest places in England. Overall, the over-65 populations in England’s towns has risen by nearly a third in the last two decades, while in smaller, non-coastal towns the older population has increased by over 40%.

Budleigh Salterton, Hunstanton and Seaton (East Devon) currently have the highest over-65 population – with 45%, 44% and 43% of residents...

Parents are feeling guilt around their children in lockdown

Parental Guilt at All Time High

Research has revealed that parents are feeling more guilt than ever before due to the additional pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lockdown has placed families under new and unique pressures since restrictions were first implemented in March last year.

As a result, almost three quarters of UK parents are feeling additional guilt, despite having no control over the situation...

5 Ways to Help Your Kids Get Used to the New Baby Idea

If you’re a parent, you know that it’s not always easy when a new baby is on the way. Maybe you have just one kid so far, or perhaps you have more than one. Either way, when the new child arrives, things will change, and telling your kids otherwise is not productive.

Still, even though things will be different, you need to emphasize to your kids that this is not a negative thing. You...

dog owners proudly admit that their dog is their best friend

Thousands wouldn't be in a relationship with someone who disliked dogs

New data released shows that despite 2020 turning lives and relationships upside down, the bond humans share with our four-legged companions remained the same, as nearly three quarters (70 per cent) of West Country dog owners proudly admit that their dog is their best friend. Furthermore, almost two thirds (62 per cent) say they wouldn’t be in a relationship with someone who doesn’t like dogs...

How to support your partner in their new job

Starting a new job can be a very overwhelming and challenging time for anyone, even if it’s a job you’re going to enjoy and are passionate about. It can also be a big change for a loved one if your partner is going through a job change and your routine changes as a result.

Supporting your partner in a job switch can be a huge help for them and help you both to maintain a positive...

3 Things to consider if you're having a baby

The arrival of your new-born baby is one of the most incredible moments life can offer. It can be overwhelming, too, because once your baby is born, everything from your order of priorities to the way you approach finances changes.

As a result, keeping track of all these changes can be impossible, but it doesn't have to be.

Here are three things to consider if you're having...

Brits admit to changing the temperature behind their partners’ backs

62% of British couples of argue over the heating settings

With the cold snap currently underway in the UK, the need to feel cosy and warm indoors is paramount. However, not everyone has the same idea of what cosy and warm feels like; with colder weather comes the age-old argument over the thermostat.

With this in mind, HeatingForce.co.uk were interested to find out how often UK couples argue about the thermostat. To accomplish this, Heating...

A rubbish collection company says that dog poo litter is up 200%

Dog owners are not cleaning up after their pups

Walking the dog has become one of the few opportunities to get outside for some fresh air during lockdown, but it has come at a stinking, germ-ridden cost..

A rubbish collection company says that dog poo litter is up 200%, a clear indicator that not all dog owners are cleaning up after their pups. Just as bad are those who bag the poo, and then dump the bag in the street or up a tree...

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