Dear London Mums,
Spring has sprung (allegedly… it’s still coat-on, sunglasses-ready chaos),
and here we are – juggling snacks, dreams, and school WhatsApp mayhem.
This issue? Oh, it’s a proper page-turner.
From Megan McKenna swapping TOWIE tears for teething fears,
to tiramisù towers so long they need planning permission (grazie, Giuseppe!).
We’ve got books to soothe you, stories to move you,
and colouring pages whispering, “go on… five minutes just for you.”
Homes warmer, hearts fuller, kids asking why at 6am –
and someone, somewhere, still forgetting the PE kit. Again.
We talk reinvention (because mums are basically superheroes in disguise),
resilience (also known as surviving soft play on a Saturday),
and creativity – the kind that turns mess into magic
and leftovers into dinner.
And speaking of sweet things… don’t miss your chance to be part of something deliciously historic:
book your slice of the World’s Longest Tiramisù, support charity, and join us at Chelsea Old Town Hall on 25–26 April.
Trust me – this is one record you’ll want a spoon in.
So this spring, breathe in the chaos,
laugh at the spills,
say yes to the joy (and maybe no to one more commitment).
You are the keeper of stories, the bringer of light –
and occasionally, the finder of missing shoes.
With love, gratitude, and a slightly cold cup of tea,
Monica
Monica Costa
Editor, Founder of London Mums & mum of 19-year-old Diego
monica@londonmums.org.uk @londonmums
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Monica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her son Diego’s birth together with a group of mothers who felt the need of meeting up regularly to share the challenges and joys of motherhood in metropolitan and multicultural London. London Mums is the FREE and independent peer support group for mums and mumpreneurs based in London https://www.londonmumsmagazine.com and you can connect on Twitter @londonmums
