Attractions

Buckingham Palace opens its doors to families

After 20 years living in London, I finally managed to visitBuckingham Palace as part of a press preview aimed at attracting more families to interactively explore the residence of Her Majesty the Queen. I have to admit that I did not expect it to be as glamorous and majestic as it is. My 11 year old son Diego loved listening to the family tailored app and participating in all activities…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 4 copies of DK book Inventions

London Mums havefour copies of a stunning newbook by DK to give away. The book is Inventions –A Children’s Encyclopedia.This visual guide explores and explains the greatest inventions, ideas, and discoveries throughout the ages, and introduces the inventors behind them.Inventions – A Children’s Encyclopediacharts the growth of human imagination…
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Parenting Skills

The importance of teaching kids car safety

It’s important to teach kids car safety and how to behave in any vehicle – keeping the family safe in the car should be everyone’s responsibility. A child should be aware of the dangers of unclicking their seatbelt and moving around the vehicle when it’s in motion. Even altering the belt’s position could have a devastating effect in the unfortunate event of an accident. Is it…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

MumBoss and Honest Mum Vicki Psarias opens her heart to London Mums

Meet Vicki Psarias, author, blogger, vlogger, filmmaker, TV Director & founder of Honest Mum®. I would add force of nature to her CV. I don’t know how she does it.If you don’t know Vicki already, you should. She is an absolute inspiration. Her mummy blog HonestMum has literally become a web sensation. She is an award-winning TV programme and has now written a book where she tells us…
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Movies

Film review: Hotel Transylvania 3

Hotel Transylvania 3,one of the most expected sequel of 2018 not just by kids but also by parents, is afamily fun movie that gets you in the holiday spirit. It’s the quirkiest film in the popular franchise and will certainly do well at the box office. The movie opens in UK cinemas on 27 July 2018. The story In Sony Pictures Animation’sHotel Transylvania 3: A…
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Feeding the Family

New research reveals after school pick up is the most demanding time for mums

Forget the morning rush to get out the door on time, new research by Knoppers from Storck UK, reveals that the after school period is the most challenging time for mums. Almost two thirds of mums (59%) named 3.30pm – 5pm as the time when they most need a pick me up after a tiring and busy day. A huge 82% of kids attend one or more after school activity and more than half (54%) of these…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 6 copies of TAD THE LOST EXPLORER DVD

Join explorer Tad and his friends for a brand new adventure in TAD THE LOST EXPLORER AND THE SECRET OF KING MIDAS! To celebrate the release of the movie digitally and on DVD, we are giving you the chance to win a copy of the animated adventure on DVD! Meet Tad and his loveable and zany friends in the all-new animated adventure TAD THE LOST EXPLORER AND THE SECRET OF KING MIDAS. Tad…
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Activities

Affordable Summer activities to do with kids

Summer holidays don’t need to be expensive. In fact, kids love the simplest (and cheapest) things. It’s often us parents wanting to treat them to expensive attractions but when we were young in the good old 70s or 80s we did enjoy ourselves with virtually nothing. Take a look at London Mums’ suggestions for affordable Summer activities to do with kids. And please share your own…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 DVD and book bundles for new movie Midnight Sun

London Mumshave three DVD and book bundles for the upcoming movie Midnight Sun release on DVD by STUDIOCANAL. Midnight Sunis a romantic tearjerker,a heartbreaking tale of love and dreams lost and realised and will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download from23 July 2018; available to pre-order now: http://scnl.co/MidnightSunHE. Starring actor and singer…
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