Becoming a parent is one of life’s most stressful – albeit cherished – moments. With Brits spending an average of £1,619 to prepare for a baby, some mums are buying on their smartphones at all hours. But how do new mothers really like to shop? And which brands are meeting their needs?

Today’s Boomer grandparents have a historically unique role in families and as consumers. Lori Bitter presents findings from her new book, The Grandparent Economy, that reveal how they’re changing spending patterns, adapting to new tech, and sparking a return to multi-generational households.

Being a kid can be frustrating; there are so many rules to follow and growing up seems to be the only way to do what you want, when you want. New research shows that in England, that frustration is greater than ever, with English parents among the most overprotective in Europe.

Everyone knows that preparing to welcome a new baby into the world can be a hectic and stressful experience. But research has found it to be more serious than that; pregnancy can be a time when new mothers and fathers are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues.