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Media opportunity for The One Show: apply if you had an elected caesarean

The One Show wants to speak to mums in the London or East Sussex area who have had an elected caesarean but wants to dispel the myth that it’s the ‘soft option’. We are filming on Tuesday 15th November with presenter Angelica Bell who’s pregnant and is looking at changes to guidelines which will make it easier for women to choose to have a c-section even if there’s no medical reason.
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'More Interesting Than Your Teacher' - book review

More Interesting Than Your Teacher This amusing and factual book provides an innovative take on familiarising yourself with fascinating subjects that were hard to follow at school, including science, geography, languages, social history and wildlife. Why is it colder up at higher altitudes even though you are closer to the sun? How many is a Quintillion? What exactly is a calorie? And who…
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Children's Books' Reviews

Section dedicated to books reviewed by London Mums. If you want to be added to our panel of book reviewers please get in touch. It’s fun and you would get lots of free books. MUDDLE LONDON This is the perfect book to start getting our London children to learn about their capital. It’s more than just a book, it’s like a platform that provides hours of educational…
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The Farm Show: where the children become the stars

The Farm Show series embarks on a fashion show, where the farm animals on the farm take centre stage in performing a fashion show. Yet this is not just an ordinary fashion show, its a “funky” fashion show, full of fun, and laughter. It’s an educational play, where the children also become the centre stage, with masquerades, and costumes, the children have the chance to interact with the…
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And the Oscar goes to....Elias Superwipes!

London Mums simply love Elias Superwipes which are ideal for busy parents on the go! We came across them recently when we met Gail Porter for an interview while she was supporting Elias marketing launch. They aren’t simply baby wipes but they can be used for first aid removal for food and drink stains including baby food, fruit juice, yoghurt and hot drinks – also on expensive…
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Beaufort House Chelsea

Beaufort House Chelsea is located on the Kings Road, on the corner of Beaufort Street. The public ground floor is an award-winning brasserie open throughout the day, and the fabulous ground-floor cocktail bar mixes some of the best cocktails in town in the evening – both are open to all.  A perfect stopping off point after shopping on the Kings Road, and ideal for watching the world go by! …
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Baby & Toddlers

Baby Swimming: More Than Just a Badge

Leading swimming expert Laura Molloy explains why swimming is a vital lifesaving skill. Founder of Swimbabes and qualified Swim Instructor Laura Molloy has been teaching babies and toddlers to swim for the last ten years. She believes every baby should learn to swim so that they are equipped with vital survival skills that will aide them if they ever find themselves in a life threatening situation…
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MINE! Best book to teach toddlers sharing skills

MINE! is one of London Mum’s favourite books and very useful as it provides a light-hearted look at the thorny toddler issue of sharing from award-winning illustrator Rachel Bright. You can purchase the book via www.puffin.co.uk A little bit about this book: Funny Bunny is the most favourite toy of twins, Frankie and Fifi. Wherever they go, Funny Bunny goes too but when it comes to…
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MAGIC FOR CHRISTMAS: LEADING CHILDREN’S AUTHORS TELL STORIES AT SOMERSET HOUSE ICE RINK

Families and children of all ages are invited to join some of Britain’s top children’s authors for a magical half hour of Storytelling beside the Tiffany Christmas Tree during this year’s season of Skate at Somerset House, presented by Tiffany & Co., which will run from 3 December 2011 to 22 January 2012. Skate at Somerset House runs from 22 November 2011 – 22 January 2012.
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Parents fear empty nests as students settle into campus life

Concerns about financial management rife as leading student counsellor gives top tips for beating separation woes. More than two-thirds of parents in the UK (70%) fear that that they will find their child leaving for university “emotionally difficult”, with 40% believing that they will miss their child more than their child will miss them, according to new research published today. The…
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