If you follow Freda Cooper’s film reviews here on London Mums, you’ve probably listened to her brand new movie podcast, Talking Pictures. And if you haven’t, you really should! It’s now on iTunes and TuneIn, as well as SoundCloud.
In around twenty minutes every week, she gives you the lowdown on the week’s big new releases at the cinema and on DVD, there’s a celebrity interview, the…
The Child Internet safety summit this year in London was extremely resourceful for parents and teachers alike looking for solutions to their concerns on e-safety. The overall message was perfectly summarised by AVG® Technologies new #SmartUser project’s tagline ‘If you wouldn’t do it in real life, then don’t do it online’.
In this post we cover the results of a new…
Summer is the ideal time of the year to get little scientists outdoor discovering nature and learning all about the world around them. Say no to screen time and yes to outdoor fun.
Our little scientist Diego has been exploring what’s hidden in the grass and reported back in this cute video.
Diego shows how kids can turn an ordinary drive into an action-packed excursion with the GeoSafari®…
Come and join London Mums on Sunday 19th July for a fun day on and off the river at Chiswick Pier.
Why not encourage the children to go river dipping? It’s great fun but can be rather muddy! Just bring your wellies, wear appropriate clothes and get stuck in. Meet Thames Explorer Trust at 11.45 at the Pier House.
Our first FREE boat trip sails at 11.30 from the Pier. “Princess Freda” is…
From pirates in pyjamas to a little girl who wants an unusual pet, Little Tiger Press have all the books you need for a great summer of reading. Two lucky London Mums have the chance to win a set of these amazing picture books.
In order to enter, write the name of your favourite one (or the author) in the competition form below. Competition closes 25th July 2015. Good luck!
Poo in the Zoo by…
Summer is great for those who love reading. We can all find a wee time to read whether it’s on the beach or in the evening. Here are London Mums’ recommended Summer Reads.
2015 seems to be the year of the Pirate judging from the number of books that are being published on these colourful adventurers and the parties that we have been invited to with the pirate theme.
Captain…
Shiver me timbers! Get ready for a Pirate Party? London Mums have teamed up with Little Tiger Press to give away 3 family tickets to a pirate pyjama party on board a real life galleon to launch the new picture book Pirates in Pyjamas by Caroline Crowe and Tom Knight.
Taking place on Saturday, 18th July 2015 on board The Golden Hinde II, moored on the Thames, there will be lots going on…
The UK’s leading kitchen appliance brand, Breville, has collaborated with the number one bakery brand in the UK, Warburtons, to launch the first toaster of its kind.
London Mums have the chance to win a new ‘Breville 2 & 4 Slice Toaster – The Perfect Fit for Warburtons’ which contains deeper and wider bread slots than other toasters available on the market, and promises to toast the…
A great new series from vet turned best-selling children’s author Gill Lewis launches in early July with four titles in the brand new Puppy Academy series, each of which focuses on a different inspiring and hard-working dog. The series features German Shepherd Scout (training to be a police dog), sheepdog Star, water rescue Border Collie Murphy and Pip, the Labrador training to be a helper for…
The school holidays are upon us and parents and carers need to be ready to entertain children both outdoor and indoor. In the coming weeks we will be publishing indoor entertainment ideas for kids so watch this space.
The London mums kids club is always on the hunt for ideas and this week’s tip comes from child reporter Diego who has prepared a short unboxing and review video where he…