Books

Book review: The Greenfingers of Monsieur Monet

The first ever children’s book just published by the Royal Academy of Arts, The Green Fingers of Monsieur Monet by Italian authors Giancarlo Ascari and Pia Valentinis is a wonderful book with an old fashioned feel. An enchanting book that introduces children to this most beloved of Impressionists and his amazing garden. It tells the real story of painter gardener Monet who is not just…
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Attractions

West End Show review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Finding yourself totally immersed and laughing out loud in a theatre play doesn’t happen every day, not even in the London West End. Well, for a seriously hilarious night out in London I recommend the latest production of Oscar Wilde’s much-loved classic play, The Importance Of Being Earnest, starring David Suchet (known for his role as Inspector Poirot) as Lady…
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Books

Autumn reads for children

This Autumn literary world is filled with amazingly coloured illustrations. Here are London Mums’ favourite Autumn reads for children. Happy reading! Tree: Seasons Come, Seasons Go by Britta Teckentrup & Patricia Hegarty (Little Tiger Press) Austrian illustrator and author Britta Teckentrup together with Patricia Hegarty manage to create the magic of the seasonal changes in nature…
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Schooling

Helping your child with times tables

Parents are always on call with homework support. Times tables are essential for maths and children need quick multiplication skills throughout high school, college, and life. Mum and dad need a lot of patience to help their child work with and enjoy the quest of conquering these figures, but be sure that it is well worth it in the end. In this feature London Mums offer help and tools that will…
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Movies

Film review: Horrible Histories' Bill

BILL is the hilarious tale of William Shakespeare as you’ve never seen him before. It’s not a film just for children – you would have thought so as it is performed by the cast of BBC TV’s Horrible Histories – but also for adults who can enjoy the jokes on a different level. A real must-see for everybody. And at the end of the film you will have learnt a few things about…
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Parenting Skills

Speaking with Heart

This Summer I attended a very inspirational event filled with new authors whom I would describe ‘writers from the heart’, i.e. people whose lives have been touched by dramatic events and have consequently written books inspired by their feelings. One of these writers from the heart who touched me as a mother is Carmella B’Hahn. This is her story told in her own words. Read them and…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 10 BRITA Fill&Go bottle & stickers

We all understand the importance of keeping our children hydrated. However it can be tricky to track their intake whilst they are at school and recent research by BRITA has revealed that nearly half of parents are unsure how much water their little ones need to drink. BRITA has launched the Back to School Hydration Initiative and created a fabulous hydration solution for kids – ruler…
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Competitions

Win a Dora and Friends Leapfrog Console, Game & DVD worth over £150

Beat the back-to-school blues with family favourite Dora The Explorer and her gang of comrades when they’re all grown up as DORA AND FRIENDS makes its debut on DVD on 14 September, 2015! In this vibrant spin-off of mega-hit Dora The Explorer, Dora has moved to the vibrant city of Playa Verde where she has found a new group of friends with a shared passion for learning and exploring who join her…
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Competitions

WIN 1 of 3 copies of PITCH PERFECT 2 DVDs

To celebrate the release of Pitch Perfect 2, available to own on Blu-ray™ and DVD from 21st September from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, we’re giving 3 lucky winners the chance to bring home a DVD of this year’s hilarious follow-up to the global phenomenon! Pitch Perfect 2 reunites the loveable misfits and welcomes brand new Bellas who endeavour to recapture their signature…
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