Health

Balancing motherhood and career advancement in athletic training

Finding the right balance as a mum in the athletic training world is a common struggle. Many parents feel the pressure of long hours at the clinic or on the sidelines. It is possible to grow your career without missing every bedtime story. Success comes down to using the right tools and setting clear boundaries for your time. You can maintain your clinical skills and still be present for your…
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Health

Hydration for busy mums: Should you buy premium electrolyte drinks or make your own?

Premium electrolyte drink mixes promise precise hydration with measured sodium, potassium, and other minerals. DIY electrolyte recipes, on the other hand, use simple ingredients such as salt, fruit juice, and water. Both aim to replace fluids and minerals lost through sweat, yet they differ in cost, convenience, and nutrient balance. Premium mixes offer measured doses and convenience, while DIY…
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What's On

My First Ballet: Cinderella – A gentle, joyful family show at Sadler's Wells East

There is something a bit magical about watching very young children experience ballet for the first time. The wide eyes, the spontaneous clapping, the occasional whispered “wow”. It is a reminder that art does not need to be complicated to move us. And that is exactly what English National Ballet and English National Ballet School have achieved with the latest instalment of their My First…
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Travel

Why investing in quality towing equipment improves your travel experience

There are two types of camping vacations. The first one gives you the feeling of freedom, you drive on open roads with a fully packed trailer heading to a new destination. The second one makes your hands ache from gripping the steering wheel too hard just two hours into the drive, while you nervously watch the trailer in the rear-view mirror every half a minute, waiting for it to swerve. The…
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Books

A mother’s leap of faith: How one woman took her three children to India to rewrite their future with autism

Today, 2 April 2026, marks World Autism Awareness Day – the start of Autism Acceptance Month. Across the UK, thousands of families, schools, and communities are coming together to fundraise, share resources, and build a society that truly works for autistic people. At London Mums, we are joining that conversation by shining a light on a book that moved us to our core. It is not often that a…
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ActivitiesKids Club

Egg-citing Easter science: 5 messy (but brilliant) experiments to try at home with the kids

The Easter holidays are here, and if you’re looking for something to do that doesn’t involve chocolate comas or another trip to soft play, we’ve got you covered. The Royal Society of Chemistry has shared five wonderfully messy experiments that turn your kitchen into a mini-lab – and sneak a bit of learning into the fun. We’re talking swirling milk rainbows, hidden messages on eggs…
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Health

Tick-Tock: How your body clock could be putting your bones at risk and what you can do about it

For decades, we’ve known that our bones need calcium, vitamin D and weight?bearing exercise. But what if the secret to strong bones also lies in something as simple as when we sleep? A pioneering study funded by the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) has uncovered a compelling link between the body’s internal clock – the circadian rhythm – and the breakdown of bone tissue. The discovery…
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Mums Tips

Why the space under the stairs is a lifesaver

For Harry Potter, the cramped cupboard under the stairs at 4 Privet Drive was where he slept among spiders and never expected a birthday card, until letters from Hogwarts began forcing their way through the letterbox. That tiny, forgotten space became the unlikely launchpad for a hero’s journey. Today, that same awkward nook in our homes can be just as magical: a lifesaver for families drowning…
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Mums Tips

What to do when kids spill drinks on your sofa (aka… every parent’s nightmare)

Let’s be honest. If you’ve got kids, your sofa isn’t really yours anymore. It’s a trampoline, snack station, and occasionally… a crime scene. One minute everything is calm, you’re sipping tea like a civilised adult… and the next?A full cup of juice has launched itself onto your sofa like it had a personal vendetta. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. This is basically a rite of…
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Marco Giallini on Rocco Schiavone / Ice Cold Murders: “Almost everything in him comes from me”

Right now Marco Giallini is in Aosta shooting the new season of Rocco Schiavone / Ice Cold Murders. In the meantime, he broke his leg – but after just a few days and an operation, he was already back on set, doing physiotherapy as he goes. A true phenomenon, as professional as they come. After meeting him in person, my admiration for him has grown even more (if that’s possible, given how much…
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