Books

Picture Book of the week: Grandude’s Green Submarine by Sir Paul McCartney

Grandude’s Green Submarineis a lovely new picture bookand sequel to Hey Granddude!written by one of the world’s most famous and best loved grandfathers, Sir Paul McCartney. London Mums love it and voted it picture book of the week. Hey Granddude!was a New York Times Number 1 bestseller in 2019, selling 300,000 copies around the world with translations in 32…
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Fitness & Health

Struggling to Conceive? Ditch These 8 Habits

Starting a family is the aim for most couples, a lot of people dream of becoming parents. However, it isn’t always easy; conceiving can be difficult. There are a number of lifestyle factors that could be affecting your ability to conceive. If you have been trying for a while, then it might be worth thinking about making some lifestyle changes to improve your chances. Look at the below list…
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Schooling

Top tips to engage kids in maths this National Maths Week (8-12 November 2021) 

Early-age maths competence is the strongest predictor for future academic success, yet many children struggle with maths and it impacts their learning and motivation as they progress through school. The UK currently ranks seventeenth in the world league tables when it comes to maths competence assessed at the age of 15, with China, Singapore and Macau in the top three places. But what can we…
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Attractions

Glen Matlock: punk at heart who uses modern rock to sing 'consequences coming' 

As anex Sex Pistol, Glen Matlock has always used music to sing about political issues that bother him, and has never been afraid of speaking his mind. His music has evolved and these days he calls himself a modern rocker. I met him on Valentine’s day in 2020 just before the first lockdown and so much has happened. We recently caught up again at the Holmes Hotel in the heart of…
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Fashion & Beauty

How to style tights: a guide

Styling fashionable outfits in the winter can be difficult. Fashion and cold weather are difficult things to marry. However, tights can be an invaluable accessory during the colder weather. In fact, depending on the look of the tights, they can provide a foundation around which the outfit is built. If you are struggling to construct outfits this season, then keep reading. Image byAlexandr…
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Childcare

How to get the best nannies in London

The most important quality in choosing a nanny is insight. It’s necessary to be both fair and responsible, with an ability to read character that can see what people are really like on the inside as well as out–especially children! Mary Poppins was exactly this kind of nanny for Jane & Michael Banks. Well, now is the time to find out an amazing nanny like Mary Poppins and for this…
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Parenting Skills

Fostering a child

If you have decided – or are still deciding – to become a foster parent, the main reason behind what you are doing is most likely to be that you want to make a big difference to a child’s life in the most positive way. You’ll know that there are some children who just don’t have the best start in life or whose family situation means they need some extra care, and you are ready to help…
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Shopping Guides

Planning to buy a family car? Here's what you should know

Buying a car has become a lot more complicated in recent years. The proliferation of new models and features makes it challenging to figure out which one is the best for you. This post will cover all about what it takes to buy a family car, from deciding on your budget to calculating interest rates. Here’s what you should know. Pixabay – CC0 Licence Know What You Want from a Family…
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Movies

Film review Dune

Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve (“Arrival,” “Blade Runner 2049”) directs Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Dune,” the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s seminal bestseller of the same name. It’s in cinemas now. The story A mythic and emotionally charged hero’s journey, “Dune” tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born…
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Parenting Skills

Keep your home running smoothly with this guide

A smoothly run home is easier to prevent from descending into chaos. When you’re able to stay on top of everything that needs to happen in your home, you can ensure essential tasks are completed and that everyone in the family gets things done. Life is busy and you have plenty of commitments, including lots of them outside of your home, so keeping things running smoothly is a must. No matter…
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