Spider-Man – Homecoming is the superhero film of the year and the perfect family film for this Summer. Read why it gets full rating from London Mums’ and kids. Don’t miss it! It’s released in cinemas on 5 July 2017.
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An excitable 15-year-old Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America…
Whether you are heading to the beach or to the mountain, or you are staying in London with the kids, you will need these Summer essentials. My list have includes flip flops and travel pouches, a strong (and stable) backpack for children (and/or parents) and a sleeping bag for my very first festival experience. Take a look for hopefully some inspiration.
Flip-flops and…
2017 will be remembered as the year of Illumination, the filmmakers behind Sing and the Despicable Me franchise. Despicable Me 3 continues the adventurous story of Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters — Margo, Edith and Agnes — and of course the Minions. It is the best film in the franchise so far. Parents will particularly love the latest villain Balthazar Bratt for his passion for…
Transformers – The Last Knight, the fifth installment of the Transformers series by Paramount, reunites director Michael Bay with Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and Peter Cullen, who will once again voice Autobot leader Optimus Prime. Additions to the cast include Laura Haddock, Santiago Cabrera, Isabela Moner, Jerrod Carmichael and Anthony Hopkins. Think of Fast and…
To celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, I am taking a look at ten films to watch with dad. Yes kids’ movies are great for putting on when you need to make dinner, do some work or simply some peace and quiet, but sometimes we can’t help in joining our kids on the sofa. So many kids films are full of adult inside jokes or fun Easter eggs that only parents will pick up on, meaning they’re…
Disney’s Moana is finally out on DVD. Here are some behind the scenes of this animation which will be the DVD of the Summer. My interviews with the makers of Moana include Nicole Scherzinger, Auli’i Cravalho (the voice of Moana), directors Ron Clements and John Musker, producer Osnat Shurer, as well as music writers Opetaia Foa’I and Lin-Manuel…
I would describe Disney’s The Lodge as a teenage musical sitcom a bit like Dawson’s Creek with music and less romantic dramas. The smash hit which returns to screens following the success of its first season. I belong to the Dawson’s Creek generation so I am delighted teenagers have an equivalent TV show to look forward to every week. Watch my light-hearted and chats with the…
When it comes to first aid training in London, for me personally there’s only one person I would go, and that person is Emma Hammett who is also one of our most trusted and popular contributors on London Mums magazine. Emma has published her second manual, which for me is the only essential first aid book mums should have on their kitchen cupboard. Today only you can get Burns, Falls and…
Ransom , the hostage crisis drama series from Frank Spotnitz, premieres on UK television on Universal Channel today 5th June at 9pm. I have caught up with handsome British actor Luke Roberts who stars in the lead role of crisis/hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont.
Here is my filmed chat with Luke Roberts (It’s worth watching him)
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In a world increasingly dominated by violence and egoism, I feel compelled as a parent to teach my son mindfulness. To help me in this difficult task, I have come across a well written book called Mind their hearts by David Boddy including practical and sound advice to help parents convey and teach children emotional intelligence.
I have been wanting to cover mindfulness and…