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Kike Agoro: ‘Confidence is half the battle. The other half is knowing where to look’

Kike Agoro was scouted by Harvard at 18. An international athlete with top grades. But she found out two years too late to prepare. She missed her shot. That missed opportunity is why she built Raising Greats. Kike grew up in East London with a single mum who held the family together through crisis. At 16 she opened her GCSE results. Eight A stars and three As at a school where only 30 percent…
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Entertainment

How modern families are navigating digital entertainment: A guide to mindful media consumption in 2026

The landscape of family entertainment has transformed dramatically in recent years, with digital media becoming an integral part of daily life for parents and children alike. From educational streaming content to interactive learning apps and creative video platforms, families today have access to an unprecedented variety of entertainment options that can enrich their lives when approached…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Raising Greats: Missed Harvard, built a community

Kike Agoro is the kind of woman who makes you feel a little bit tired just reading her CV. Represented Great Britain in javelin. AAA at A Level. Economics at Nottingham. Fully funded scholarship to Florida. Internships at Goldman Sachs, Barclays and Citibank. Forbes 30 Under 30. Built a 200,000 strong professional network from her bedroom. But none of that is why she started Raising…
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Health

Post-Motherhood glow: Making your dental health a priority

As mothers, our mental to-do lists are endless. We track school schedules, plan family meals, and make sure everyone else’s health checks are up to date, usually leaving our own needs at the very bottom of the pile. For many mums, dental health is the first thing to be sidelined. Between the calcium depletion that often happens during pregnancy and the sheer exhaustion of the toddler years, our…
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Shopping

Are custom neon signs worth the investment?

Custom lighting has become more than just decoration. It is now a way to express personality, build brand identity, and enhance spaces. Among all lighting options, custom neon signs have gained strong popularity for both homes and businesses. But the real question is, are they actually worth the investment? Let’s break it down in a practical and honest way so you can decide with…
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ActivitiesWhat's On

Top 10 things to do in London with the kids this June (without losing your mind)

June in London. The sun finally remembers it exists. The school term is limping towards the finish line. And you are already staring at the calendar wondering how to fill the weekends without hearing “I’m bored” before 10am. I have been there.  So I have put together a list of genuinely fun things to do with your children this June. No overhyped tourist traps. No activities that require…
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Shopping

How to feel confident on the beach as a mum

There is a particular pressure that surrounds mothers and swimwear, and it is worth naming before anything else: the cultural expectation that a woman’s body should look a certain way before she is entitled to enjoy the beach without self-consciousness. This expectation is worth rejecting entirely, not because confidence is simple or because body image issues are trivial, but because…
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EntertainmentWhat's On

Baker Street Ladies review: Fringe theatre at its best

I have seen a lot of fringe theatre. Some of it is lovely. Some of it is trying very hard. And some of it makes you sit up and think: why is this woman not on my television screen right now? That is exactly how I felt after watching Baker Street Ladies at the Fireside Folktales Fringe Festival in Barnes on 24 May. The play is a one woman show written and performed by Lexi Wolfe. She…
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Health

Tired, grumpy, and living on toast? Your diet might be the secret villain (and the cost-of-living crisis isn't helping)

You know the drill. You wake up exhausted, spend the morning hunting for the coffee pot, snap at the kids over packed lunches, and by 3pm you’re eyeing the biscuit tin like it holds the meaning of life. Sound familiar? You probably blame the school run, the sleepless nights, or the general chaos of modern parenting. And you’re not wrong. But a major new report suggests something else might…
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Health

Still in a wet bikini? That could be why you're itchy – a summer health guide for mums

You’ve slathered on the factor 50, packed the sun hats, and wrestled the kids into their swimsuits. The pool is sparkling, the sea is inviting, and you’ve finally found a sun lounger that doesn’t have a suspicious stain. But here’s a question most of us don’t think about until it’s too late: how long have you been sitting in that damp bikini? Spending hours in a wet swimsuit…
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