Fitness & Health

Sex and Menopause

Menopause is a double edge sword. I am still not there yet, but I always saw it as a positive milestone in a woman’s love life. My conviction wasreinforced by a recent ad campaign called ‘Let’s Talk the Joy of Later Life Sex’ run by relationship charity Relatewith global advertising group Ogilvy UK. The promotion, shot by British photographer Rankin, features…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

A chat with a mum supporting families of deaf children

Meet the lively and engaging Daniela Galova,originally from Slovakia, who came to the UK in 2012. She currently lives in Westcliff On Sea with her gorgeous five year old boy, Oliver, who incidentally was born deaf. London Mums’ contributor James Ambrosius caught up with her recently to find out how she dealt with the situation, and how life is for the both of them now. What were…
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Parenting Skills

Questions to consider when attempting to contest a will

Contesting a will can be a difficult process. Both in terms of the law and the effects on you personally, especially when in the middle of grieving. When it comes to seeking legal advice for contesting a will, consider why you believe you need to. If it’s because you feel like you should have inherited more, although it can be difficult to get this sorted legally it is not impossible, but you…
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Fitness & Health

Taking care of mummy: Five tips for Self-Care as a parent

Let’s face it: being a parent is incredibly difficult and self-care is a luxury. The endless nappy changes, messes that need to be cleaned up, and the never-ending crying are only a few of the challenges of parenthood. As much as we love our kids, it’s undeniable that parents can have a hard time. It’s important, therefore, that you take the time to make sure you’re in tip-top shape so…
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Fitness & Health

7 Top tips for a better night’s sleep

A good night’s sleep is a basic need, but it is also a very important one which benefits the health of your mind and body. A good night’s sleep can be simple for a lot of people, but it can also be a source of difficulty for many others. If you are suffering from a bad night’s sleep every night, this is only going to affect your health and mood detrimentally in the long-run. Therefore, using…
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Get Creative

Six hobbies that teach kids valuable skills

Hobbies are more than just a fun way to pass the time – they can be a great opportunity to teach your children important life skills. Play underpins academic learning and it’s just as fundamental to their development in terms of creativity, critical thinking, language and emotional intelligence. Here are six hobbies that will enable our kids to have fun while also learning valuable…
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Parenting Skills

Six strategies to deal with body image problems in the pandemic

Covid-19 and the lockdown period has brought with it a whole host of body image & confidence related issues. For many mums, this period has been especially challenging, with children at home and the roles switching between trying to be a mum, a teacher and in many cases trying to go to work at the same time. Many women have felt a loss of identity and a subtle pressure to conform to…
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Parenting Skills

Poll shows social media is the least trusted platform for children, meeting strangers is number one concern for parents

Social media is the least trusted platform for children according to 55 per cent of respondents to an online poll about cyber parenting run by Menlo Security, a leader in cloud security. This was closely followed by gaming sites (19 per cent), video share websites (17 per cent) and streaming TV series (8 per cent). The poll revealed that almost three-quarters (72 per cent) of respondents believe…
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Parenting Skills

How to ditch the diet talk around your children

Diet culture is everywhere. It steers what we eat, what we wear, how we exercise and why we exercise. It fills conversations with friends and family, filters through our social media streams and has been drip fed to us ever since we were little. It also influences how we talk about food to our kids. As parents, we play a vital role in modelling behaviour that helps our children grow up to be…
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Feeding the Family

You’re never too busy to eat well: 7 Healthy swaps to consider

In this modern world, sometimes you can feel overwhelmed when it comes to your life. Even the simplest little daily things can take a toll, such as making food. However, there is no excuse for eating junk food and unhealthy fast food. Usually, we order these foods as we want a pick me up, but these days it’s easier than ever to make quick meals that are arguably just as good. That’s not to say…
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