I know a lot of you mums out there would love to go back to work. You may have a child and feel like there is just something holding you back from getting back to work, like child-care, or that sudden lack of flexibility you will suffer from stepping back into the office.
Believe me, I have lost count of the number of times my mum has told me she gave up a brilliant career to mother the four of…
Anybody who has come across autistic people would know how special they are especially in their relationship with the world around. A new book called A Different Kettle of Fish is now shedding some light into the world of a high functioning and highly intelligent young man who documents his daytrip to London from his own unique perspective.
Written from the heart and experience of Michael Barton…
Sparkup Magical Book Reader: Your story, in their words. A revolutionary new way to engage children in reading, Sparkup brings families together to experience the magic of reading aloud. Sparkup: The Magical Book Reader is aimed at children aged 3-8 years old and is available from leading retailers nationwide.
You have the chance to win one now. Check what you have to do to get one for your child.
London Mums is giving you the chance to win 10 pairs of tickets to the Baby Show Olympia 2014!
The Baby Show Olympia 2014, the UK’s number one pregnancy and parenting event will return to its birthplace from the 24-26 October, boasting the widest range of leading and boutique brands than ever before. With an exciting line up of over 200 exhibitors, you’ll be sure to find all your pregnancy…
You have just started your kitchen table business and you don’t have marketing budget. You just need to build a website and create content for it but don’t know where to start. You have been told to write a press release to announce the launch of your product, service or business but you don’t know how to do it. You want to ramp up your social media presence but you don’t…
Tearjerker family movie DOLPHIN TALE 2 hits UK cinemas on 3rd October 2014. This film continues the story of brave dolphin Winter, whose miraculous rescue and rehabilitation — thanks to the invention of a groundbreaking prosthetic tail — made her a symbol of perseverance to people around the world and inspired the 2011 family hit movie “Dolphin Tale.” Inspired by true events, the sequel…
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and you know by now how passionate I am about this particular health issue.
London Mums have joined forces with BMI Healthcare to encourage women in London to be more aware of the issues surrounding their health and wellbeing in the capital. In this article we look at breast cancer and ask the question, are you breast aware?
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They’re five words that every parent dreads hearing; a plaintive cry from the back seat of a car or camper van that means just one thing. The rest of this journey, no matter how long, is not going to be fun.
“Are we nearly there yet?”
Parkdean, the family holiday parks operator with 24 sites around the UK, recently conducted a survey of 1,478 parents to find out just how often they hear…
This Summer in London we have enjoyed the best looking and most inspirational benches ever produced. For those who haven’t noticed some of the 51 colourful BookBenches installed in June on the streets of London here is a little story behind the Books about Town initiative and the images of the few I managed to capture.
Trails of benches shaped as open books, decorated by professional…
Childcare is the most important issues for parents no matter where they live, but in London this issues is even more important. The government are encouraging parents in London to check if their child is entitled to 15 hours of free childcare from this September, when the number of eligible children is estimated to double compared to last year.
Around 42,500 children in London will now be entitled…