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SW London primary school showcases amazing art project led by artist and London Mum Honor Pinner

This morning Richmond MP Zac Goldsmith unveiled the amazing Phoenix Sculpture at East Sheen Primary School at the presence of proud children, parents and headteacher. The Phoenix Sculpture has been a very successful project led by London Mum Honor Pinner, artist in residence (East Sheen). The sculpture has been an amazing creative art project involving children in the design and making process.
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BlogFitness & Health

aachoo! Most of us will have a cold this winter, but do you know how to treat it?

NHS Choices reveals some of the myths around treating a cold and offers advice on how to get well quickly. According to NHS Choices, on average an adult can expect to catch a cold between two and four times a year, with more people suffering during the winter months. But do you know how best to treat a cold? Myths about cures for the common cold: · Vitamin C – according to NHS Choices…
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Size up your child’s BMI as they head back to school

New obesity figures spark call to action from NHS Choices. As children head back to school with lunch boxes and dinner money in hand, NHS Choices, the health information website for the NHS, is calling on parents to take a proactive approach to managing their child’s diet and weight. Parents can start by checking their child’s body mass index (BMI) at www.nhs.uk/bmi NHS Choices’ call to…
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BlogMumpreneurs & Mums at work

At the Mayor's office!

Earlier this week Mary from Work Your Way and I had an important meeting at the Mayor’s Office. What an exciting venue! Southbank is 100% my favourite place in the whole of London. Great place where to take kids too with lots of entertainment for the whole family and wonderful family friendly restaurants (Giraffe, Wagamama) and venues (BFI, Royal Festival Hall). Work Your Way Community and…
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London School of Economics named best university in London

LSE IS LONDON’S TOP UNIVERSITY – IMPERIAL COLLEGE HAS THE MOST STUDENTS IN THE CAPITAL WITH GRADUATE LEVEL JOBS – GREENWICH EXCELS IN TEACHING EXCELLENCE SAYS STUDENTS – The Sunday Times University Guide 2012. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has been named the top university in London according to The Sunday Times University Guide 2012. Imperial…
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Baby & ToddlersBlogPregnancy & Birth

The Time Is Ripe For Confident Babies - Geminis rock!

I know this may sound a bit shallow and trivial but did you actually know that September is the month to conceive if you want your child to be the next Johnny Depp or Nicole Kidman? Geminis seem to dominate Hollywood royalty more than any other star sign and is the most common at Perform drama school. As i am a Gemini myself, i loved this story by Perform. Ancient astrological thinking states…
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Myleene Klass talks Bumps, Babies and Beyond in exclusive new web-series on Yahoo! Lifestyle

Lifestyle series launches today full of tips and tricks for parenthood. Myleene tackles: Dad’s guide to birth, predicting the sex of your baby and how to deal with tantrums, plus many more. I met Myleene and she is amazing. She looks glam and fab, she is down to earth, 5 mins in the conversation and she makes you feel she is your best friend. Plus she makes everything look as it is easy! An…
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Please vote for our mumpreneur and fellow London Mum Shazia - deadline 20 Sept 2011 6pm! thanks

We at Third Door are thrilled to be a Top 100 company as judged by Smarta. Please help us win the next stage of winning £10,000. We need your vote. http://www.smarta.com/smarta100/2011-winners/third-door It only takes 10 secs to register and vote on this website. Please vote for us. Coming 1st place will mean so much to us than just the money. It’ll take us one step closer to realising our…
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BlogChildcareParenting Skills

New survey shows soaring cost of childcare is pushing the poorest out of work and children into poverty

Families on low-incomes across the UK are having to turn down jobs or are considering leaving work because they can’t afford to pay for childcare, according to new research from Save the Children and Daycare Trust. The survey also found that parents, regardless of income, say that they can’t afford not to work, but struggle to pay for childcare. And despite many parents cutting back their…
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Mobile app The Pickled Onion Gang sales to benefit Thai children

Creators of the mobile gaming app Pickled Onion Gang are to donate all profits from the sale of the game to help disadvantaged children in Thailand through Thai Children’s Trust, the largest UK charity focusing solely on Thailand. The Pickled Onion Gang is an intelligent app for kids on the go – a mobile app that will make a mum’s life easier during rainy days – London Mums…
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