Competitions

Win 1 of 5 pairs of tickets to a special preview screening of Earth To Echo

To celebrate the release of the summer’s most exciting adventure, Earth To Echo, on 25 July 2014, Entertainment One Ltd is offering lucky London Mums Magazine winners the chance to see the film early at a special kids-only screening! We have 5 pairs of tickets to give away so each winner will be able to bring a friend! There are strictly no parents allowed (this film is just for you…
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Books

Kids' Books: Cat and Mouse stories

Cat and mouse is an old  English-language expression meaning constant pursuit and never-ending contest with no winners. The cat is unable to secure a definitive victory over the mouse, who despite not being able to defeat the cat, is able to escape. Stories based on this cat and mouse game are classic now with Tom & Jerry being the most famous of all. Everyone seems to sympathise with the…
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Movies

TV Show preview: EXTANT

When you are invited to a lot of film premieres and press conferences you know the score. Except with the launch of Extant the format was completely different. First of all it was a party and the venue was no ordinary one: the BAFTA’s building is so dense of cinema history that you feel you are sinking into it without wanting to resurface. Everything about the BAFTA is so special starting…
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Movies

Film review: Pudsey The Dog: The Movie

Pudsey The Dog: The Movie is a heart-warming, quintessentially British adventure starring the most famous and sweetest dog from Britain. It will be released in the UK on 18th July 2014. I was totally star struck when I met Pudsey the dog at the Soho Hotel this week. You can tell from the interview I had with Ashleigh and Pudsey. Don’t miss it! [youtube id=”xvnTWE7YXs0&#8243…
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Schooling

How we can save a failing educational system

Our current educational system is an outdated model based on a ‘one size fits all’ method that doesn’t factor in individual and emotional growth or development. We currently live in a world that is changing faster than ever before in history. No one can predict what  the world or the job market will look like in 5 years. Companies are changing , job descriptions are being amended   and…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Exclusive interview with TV presenter & London Mum Konnie Huq

Enjoy this exclusive interview with TV presenter & London Mum Konnie Huq, best known for presenting the Xtra Factor.  Konnie Huq at The Prince’s Trust Celebrate Success Awards at Odeon Leicester Square on 23 March 2011 in London Q: First of all congratulations on your new baby. Every new addition brings a lot of extra work and tiredness to every mum.  How do you juggle work and…
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Attractions

Future West End Shows Heads Up: Memphis The Musical

Following a recent Memphis The Musical launch event at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, new footage has been released  featuring interviews and the unforgettable performances from the two leads, Beverley Knight, Killian Donnelly as well as Bon Jovi’s David Bryan, who composed the original score for the Musical. I personally cannot wait to see it. But i will have to wait until the…
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Parenting Skills

Child Internet Safety - Six scenarios and solutions

The Child Internet Safety Summit 2014 at Westminster focused on the digital footprint and the dangers to children in both their present and future lives as well as the online safety education focus in schools. To make it easier to understand what parents need to do and know, I have prepared a list of danger scenarios / challenges and simple solutions for parents as I have learnt from the experts…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 15 free spaces at Science Box workshop for kids aged 11-14 - Lambeth, 21 July 2014

Science Box on the 21st July in Streatham. We are happy to give London Mums an exclusive 15 free spaces of the workshop (it normally costs £60). Science Box is a fantastic one-day summer workshop in London for 11-14 year olds to get ahead in science. Students taking part in this rainforest themed workshop will get a national science award accredited by the British Science Association. The…
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Newsletter

Summer 2014 Newsletter - Things to do with kids over the Summer

Dear London Mums London has been blessed with sunshine so let’s make the most of it! Let’s hope for a dry and sunny Summer 2014! Check out London Mums’ 26 Fab Things to do with (and without) kids in London My top Summer read is our latest magazine issue (number 12!) covering exclusive interviews with TV Dr Ellie Cannon, Horrid Henry’s author Francesca Simon, TV and radio…
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