Childcare

Creating a Nursery that Enriches a Child’s Experience

For many parents, while they might love the idea of continuing their job as a stay-at-home mum or dad, often, this is a situation that is short-lived. Finances usually play a huge part in why parents have to go back to work, and so the feeling of worry about how their child will continue their development journey is much higher. When it comes time for them to go back to work, they want to know…
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Travel with kids

Holiday savings tips for families with school-aged children

We all know the potential financial strain a family holiday can put on the household finances, but there are things you can do to lessen the impact. For example, when you’re deciding the type of break you’d like, remember that all-inclusive holidays can save you money, because pretty much everything is included, so budgeting is much easier. This is just one great way to save money…
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Travel with kids

Start Dreaming Of Your Holiday In The Sun

Everyone should have a goal in life that they’re working towards. Something that helps to keep you motivated and on track. So why should that not be a nice holiday in the sun, even if the summer months for a lot of us have now been and are definitely starting to go. But there are some parts of the world that still have their blissful summers, so all is not lost just yet. But we’re sure…
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Tested & Recommended

London Mums pick best new toys for Christmas 2019

Christmas would not be the same without some Barbie dolls and Lego bricks under my Christmas tree. Any toys from these brands have been in London Mums’ wish list for a very long time. This Christmas the London Mums’ kids’ club have chosen two transport-related toys both from the exclusive Tesco range. Check them out. BARBIE® CONVERTIBLE CAR AND DOLL, £30.00 The bright pink…
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Movies

Film review: Klaus streaming on Netflix from 15 November 2019

This holiday season, discover the unlikely friendship that launched a legend. Watch new animationKlaus on Netflixfrom today. London Mums sent two young reporters to the pre-launch screening. Here is their verdict. The story When Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) distinguishes himself as the postal academy’s worst student, he is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, where…
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Attractions

Exclusive chat to rising rock star Emily Capell on her debut album Combat Frock

“This ain’t like no other song you’ve heard today.” Emily Capell’s lyric on her track, ‘Bombs to the Beatles’, is the perfect summary of her debut album Combat Frock, released in October. North West Londoner Emily Capell creatively fuses together highlights of pop, punk, blues & Indie, presenting the perfect image of a young British Mod. Following in the footsteps of Lilly Allen…
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Parenting Skills

A Parent’s Guide to Dealing with Bullies

This week, from the 11th to the 15th November, Anti-Bullying Week takes place across the UK, an event intended to raise awareness of the issues surrounding bullying among children, particularly those in school. Bullying is a fundamental issue throughout children of school age and is particularly prevalent in children attending both primary and secondary school, making this…
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Parenting Skills

Coping Strategies for Single Mums

Raising children can be extremely demanding, but it’s good to remember that you’re not alone. In the current day and age, there are more single-parent families than ever before. Knowing how to manage on a day-to-day basis can be a real challenge when it comes to bringing up a happy and healthy child and also finding enough hours in the day to get on with your own tasks. The goods news is that…
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Parenting Skills

How To Find A Reliable Home Maintenance Service Provider In London

Your home is your castle, so it’s important that you keep it safe and well-maintained throughout the year. Should you notice any damage or issues then it’s important that you have them checked out by a professional, but finding someone reliable can be a struggle. You don’t want to work with someone who will do a poor job, or take a long time, or just offer poor service. To help you find the…
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Competitions

Win a pair of Treads indestructible school shoes

To help busy parents on a budget, we’re giving away a pair of indestructible school shoes from Treads. Treads makes premium leather school shoes for boys and girls aged 6 to 16. They’re so confident about the quality of their shoes, they come with a 12-month indestructible guarantee. Should your shoes fall short of high durability standards, they’re replaced for free! The…
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