Baby & Toddlers

“WELL-HEELED” LONDONER’S TWENTY TIMES MORE LIKELY TO NAME THEIR CHILD BORIS THAN THE REST OF THE UK

I found this news quite funny so in this greyish day, I hope this story cheers you up. A recent analysis of kid’s names in London’s poshest postcodes reveals naming trends of the wealthy. Would you believe what this trend is? Today London’s babysitting and childcare agency Like Minders reveals a unique insight into baby names in London’s richest neighbourhoods, with parents twenty times…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Mumpreneur's testimonial: Guide to Successful Mumpreneurship By Salima Manji

Salima Manji is a mum of two from Fulham, West London, where she has just set up her new business City Networking Events. In this letter she tells all about her secrets to becoming a successful mumpreneur. My background is in Investment Banking and I have always been a very career driven lady – I didn’t want that to stop just because I’d had children. I did, however, want to spend more…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 brand new STAR PAWS sticker book sets!

STAR PAWS is back, and it’s better than ever! This brilliantly funny, silly and utterly addictive sticker book series is taking the world by storm! Perfect for all ages, all animal lovers, and anyone with a sense of humour! STAR PAWS is packed with over 250 stickers and more daft jokes than you can count, for dressing your animals up ready for fashion shows, medieval battles, festive fun or even…
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Feeding the Family

LONDON RESTAURANTS DOMINATE NEW SUNDAY TIMES FOOD LIST

London is home to 51 of the country’s best restaurants according to The Sunday Times Food List, published last weekend (3 November 2013). The list of the top 100 restaurants in Britain features more than half in the capital, however only one is ranked in the top ten. The full results were revealed last Sunday’s list, compiled by The Sunday Times in association with Harden’s, and is based…
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Fitness & Health

Top 5 Questions on Cerebral Palsy

Below are 5 common questions asked about cerebral palsy which will allow you to learn more about the condition and how it affects sufferers. 1. What causes cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is usually caused by an injury to the brain before, during or after birth. There are a variety of causes, but some common ones include: lack of oxygen to the brain, abnormal brain development or a premature/…
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Schooling

Tiring Timetables! UK children are now working over 54 hours a week at school and on extra-curricular activities

With discussions on media this week on proposals to lower the school age to two years old, I wonder whether we are really looking into our children’s wellbeing…. Childhood is meant to be fun and filled with lots of playtime. Playing and even silly games are important part of healthy living no matter what people say. Children also need time to chill out and relax not just learning. A…
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Newsletter

November 2013 Newsletter

Hi London Mums Our latest magazine is out! This winter London Mums magazine (number 10 believe it or not!) can be found at selected Sainsbury’s, Tescos and Asda across London as well as at selected family friendly venues such as Eddie Catz. You can also read it or download it for FREE online or download it under the magazine section. It includes exclusive interviews with Desperate…
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Activities

ONE IS NOT AMUSED: FOREIGN HANDBAG DOGS ROCKET AS QUEEN’S CORGI IN DANGER ZONE

Pug gives a shove to Queen’s Corgi, as ‘Frenchie’ pushes out ‘Westie’. Astronomical rise in small handbag dogs of foreign origin, such as the French Bulldog which is popular with celebrities and in the top ten for the first time. Queen’s favourite, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, one of many native breeds in decline and a further drop in 2013 likely to see it on the Kennel Club’s ‘vulnerable…
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Party tips

Five ways to involve kids in a hen party

Weddings are getting less traditional and couples quite often have kids by the time they get around to organising their big day. You wouldn’t leave anyone so special out of the big day itself, so it makes sense that the kids are involved in all the exciting stuff that happens in the run-up too. It’s a lovely idea to plan a hen party that your kids can enjoy with you, but what to do? Here are…
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