Having a pet can be an incredibly rewarding experience for both adults and children alike. Not only do pets provide us with companionship, they teach us responsibility, empathy, and unconditional love. Cats are particularly popular choices when it comes to choosing the right pet for your family – but how do you know what the right cat is for you?
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Busy mums are often tired after a long day of feeding their children and running errands. With a little planning and a lot of help, it’s possible to keep your home tidy without taking too much time away from family life. We’ve put together a list of quick cleaning hacks for busy mums that will ensure you’re always on top of the mess and keep your home in good shape. These tips will also help…
Every parents’ dilemma: How to get to school and avoid the gridlock.
Is your neighborhood also adjusting to the new residents-only zones introduced recently by councils across the city? The aim is good, to shut down rat-runs and make child-heavy roads quieter, cleaner and safer.
The result is kettling traffic on main roads which then crawls painfully along at 1mph. London is already the…
Becoming a single parent in London can be isolating, frustrating and, at times, terrifying. Too many people have no idea where to start when it comes to finding support in the capital. In this article, we’re sharing resources for support in London for single parents.
Becoming a single parent is tough wherever you live, but the high cost of living in London presents an even greater challenge.
In this article, we’ll be exploring what separation, divorce and annulment mean, as well as their differences, so that you can decide what may be the best course of action to take.
Ending a marriage can be a stressful and complicated process, so deciding whether a divorce, annulment or separation is the right choice for you can be tricky. With emotions running high, it may be difficult to have…
One of the things that you should be doing is teaching kids about money from a young age. Of course you don’t have to tell them all of the ins and outs of your financial situation, especially if you are struggling at the moment because you don’t want them to worry. But, you should be teaching them the basics of money management and then increasing their knowledge as they get older. In this…
Wow, did you know that in the UK 3.6 million 50+ es are economically inactive (not in work or on benefits, or paying taxes, much more to the point) and the Treasury is telling us to get off the golf course. GET OFF THE GOLF COURSE??!! How dare they assume we are leading a life of leisure? I was caring for my mother for 2.5 years, and like many other women carrying that burden, I was without any…
Hen’s teeth, allotments are. But worth the wait. Mine took four years. The Roehampton Garden Society runs it, powerful ladies with time on their hands. Frighteningly organised. When the Good News comes, you are invited to a pre-fab on Site 2 where you part with all of £94 plus £5 for one year’s worth of water, sign up to the rules and purchase some compost. There’s a spiffingly…
Liberté,égalité,fraternité. I don’t know any place where you really do find ALL these ideals other than the dance floor. You are free to express yourself, all revellers are equal and you’re best mates with everyone for the evening.
It’s not just fun, it’s therapy, so say the scientists. And there are so many opportunities to get out there. Nonetheless, I…
As modern parents, we all want the best for our children and are determined to guide them on their journey of life. But competing with the rising world of technology can be difficult; screens have become more and more pervasive in our children’s lives, leaving many parents feeling desperate and helpless. With digital media consumption on the rise, it’s hard to know where to turn in order…