Parenting Skills

How foster carers can avoid burning out

Becoming a foster carer is a rewarding experience due to the positive changes you get to make in the world. However, parental burnout is real, and it affects foster carers too. Parents who experience burnout feel exhausted all the time and may develop mental health issues due to the constant stress they are under. Here are four things foster carers can do to avoid burnout and remain effective…
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Blog

A guide to building your dream home

Building your dream home is a thrilling adventure. It offers a chance to create a space that embodies your vision, style, and aspirations. Whilst thestandard dream house for many is a four-bedroom detached house, each homeowner will have different elements and features that they want their dream home to have. Keep reading as we help navigate the complexities and decisions of bringing your…
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Travel with kids

Activities to enjoy during a family holiday in Megève, France 

So it’s always been your dream to visit Megève, and you finally have the money and opportunity to travel; congratulations. However, having money is just one part of the puzzle; you also need to make the trip fun. It would be best if you made an itinerary of fun activities to enjoy during your visit. This article contains the top four things you should add to your to-do list for a fun…
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Shopping Guides

Back-to-School 2023: 6 Tips for parents to save the planet whilst also saving money

Back-to-School 2023: In this blog London Mums provide 6 tips for parents to save the planet and money. As the summer holidays draw to a close, it’s time to start gearing up for back-to-school season. Traditionally, this time of year is spent shopping for a long list of new items for children heading back for the next school year, including pencil cases, lunch boxes and uniforms. But this year…
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Travel with kids

Travel with kids: European Cities with the best ice cream

Indulging in delicious ice cream during the summer months is a universal delight, whether you’re trying to beat the heat in a southern European city or waiting for a rainy British summer to pass. Ever wondered where you can find the best ice cream in Europe? A recent study conducted by Holidu has uncovered the cities with the highest-rated and most diverse selection of ice cream options…
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Shopping Guides

Stylish and affordable school shoes 

As the summer draws to a close, parents across London are gearing up for the back-to-school season. Amongst the many preparations, finding the perfect pair of school shoes is a top priority for parents who want their children to start the new academic year on the right foot. With an array of options available, it can be overwhelming to choose the ideal pair that combines style, durability, and…
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Fashion & Beauty

Are old shoes affecting our wellbeing?

How often should we replace our old shoes? I have asked around various shoe shops on high streets of London and shop assistants have told me that in order to answer that, they first need to determine their clients’ shoe-changing habits, as this greatly impacts their recommendations for future shoe purchases. They’ve noticed two main types of customers when it comes to buying new shoes: the…
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Parenting Skills

The key to preserving your family's future: A guide to lasting power of attorney

While some may view planning for incapacitation as morbid, it is a crucial aspect of future planning. This article explores the concept of a lasting power of Attorney (LPA), emphasising its significance in preserving family futures. It provides a comprehensive guide to setting up an LPA, distinguishes between its types, elucidates the role of an attorney, and offers practical management tips. This…
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Activities

Holiday camps for children

Holiday camps for children. Is your child going to Reception in September? Would you like an organised, fun play date with other children starting Reception at your child’s new school? Playball London are offering you the opportunity to get together and make new friends before the school term starts by hosting holiday camps for children going to local schools (See below). The children…
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Great Outdoors

Top three picnic spots in South West London and Surrey revealed

Cavan Bakery asked locals to nominate their favourite picnic spots to visit over the warmer days to come. Cavan Bakery, an independent artisan bakery founded in 1929, has revealed the top three picnic spots in the South London and Surrey regions, as voted by locals themselves. With a very wetJuly now behind us and the arrival of warmer, sunnier days, a picnic is just what we need to lift…
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