Parenting Skills

How to build healthy screen habits with kids

In the digital age, screens are now an everyday part of life and are integral to a child’s development from a very young age. The challenge comes in how to manage screen usage and build healthy screen habits in your kids whilst also accepting the role they play in modern society. Don’t be a Hypocrite First and foremost, you should check your own habits before you even try and manage…
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Mums Tips

Choosing the best kitchen trolley: a brief guide

The kitchen is one of the most used areas in our home. We cook tasty meals and gather there. There’s no doubt that the kitchen is the most important part of a home because it fuels our lives. As a result, all the conditions of your kitchen should be paid attention to, like the environment, layout and so on. A clean and hygienic kitchen must be well-organised and not in a mess, otherwise you…
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Parenting Skills

Blue Monday: Tips on beating January blues for new parents  

With ‘Blue Monday’ approaching (17th January), many people are looking for a little mood pick me up. Celebrated authorDr. Harvey Karp (Happiest Baby on the Block) has created special tips for new parents to beat the January blues. “Raising tiny humans is one of the most joyful jobs in the world, but it’s also very hard work! Between all the responsibilities, lack of sleep…
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Fashion & Beauty

Fashion in 2022: retro, sexy and fun trends are here to stay 

In 2020 and 2021 I felt that Covid had killed fashion trends once and for all but I am starting to be optimistic again.Having said that, don’t you have the feeling that these days there’s not a clear fashion style or trend? The post-pandemic world is chaotic, and creative, colourful and a bit crazy. With so many wannabe fashionistas on Instagram, I have the feeling that everything…
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Parenting Skills

Educating teenagers to develop emotional intelligence

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognise and respond effectively to emotions. When your teenager is able to practice and develop these skills it allows him or her to build strong relationships, make good decisions and deal with difficult situations. But connecting emotionally to your teenager can be hard. Teenagers can be defensive and brittle, they strive for independence and are…
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Travel with kids

Great Australian beaches to visit with kids

If you decide to visit Australia with your family, you won’t regret it. The country offers a unique experience with wildlife, nature, and cultural heritage. Even spending time on the beach is anything but an ordinary day of sunbathing and swimming. Australia has access to three oceans and the same number of seas. It also has rivers and lakes that are favourite spots for both tourists…
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Recipes

London Mums take Christmas-themed cookery classes: tips and recipes

London Mums were invited to attend a cooking class with Tesco’s top chef – Jamie – assisted by Adam. The purpose of the class was to offer up a few tips for Christmas favourites. On arrival we were greeted by Dags, who was very cheerful and gave us a small tour of the cooking premises, located close to Holloway Road Tube station – the preparation area consisted of half a dozen cooking…
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Travel with kids: The benefits of learning a second language when young

London Mums‘ globetrotter reporter Rita Kobrak, who is now reporting from Lucca, Tuscany, has sent us this blog about her experience with multilingual children. She explains the benefits of learning a second language when young. Five years ago we decided to move from London to Italy with the intention of giving our two children the opportunity of learning a second language and get…
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Get Creative

Missed the post? Funky digital greetings cards for every occasion

For people always on cloud nine like myself, it’s easy to forget dates especially when it comes to sending cards for special occasions. I have found a digital service that does the trick for me: it’sJiveBird, aunique, customisable and easy to use fully digital greetings’ platform. The first two JiveBirds are free! No post, no stamp. It’s freeto download on…
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