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What experiences in life helped you grow the most?

Let’s share! What experiences in life helped you grow the most? Monica: “I know it is tough to admit it, but loosing my parents early in life helped me deal with pain and consequently grow tougher and more resilient.” What about you? Please share your views on this subject. Monica CostaMonica Costa founded London Mums in September 2006 after her…
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Cultur-Italy EzineMovies

La Dolce Vita review - Why this 63 year old Italian movie is still so current and modern

Ahead of the launch of the 13th edition of Cinema Made in Italy by Cinecittà and Ciné Lumière last week, I went to The Italian Cultural Institute in London to watch La Dolce Vita, the famous 1960 Italian film directed by Federico Fellini and masterfully restored in 2011 by Cineteca di Bologna. The film follows the life of Marcello Rubini, a journalist who is seeking happiness and success…
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Great Indoors

Crouch End’s to get a complete facelift in 2023 with Hornsey Town Hall restoration 

A week ago I attended a tour to quite a special building site. Dorsett Hospitality International recently acquired the historic Hornsey Town Hall in Crouch End, North London, and is currently transforming the Grade II* listed building into a new aparthotel set to open in the summer of 2023. You had to have a bit of imagination to see the new architecture completed but nevertheless I enjoyed myself…
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Schooling

Would you like your child to be fluent in Chinese?

Kensington Wade is an award-winning, bilingual nursery and prep school in west London for children aged 3-11. It is an exciting and new type of school – the first and only bilingual English-Chinese prep school in Europe which aims to provide pupils with the skills they will need to succeed in an ever-changing world. Kensington Wade prepares pupils for 11+ assessments and entry into their…
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Parenting Skills

Why teaching kids about money from a young age is important

One of the things that you should be doing is teaching kids about money from a young age. Of course you don’t have to tell them all of the ins and outs of your financial situation, especially if you are struggling at the moment because you don’t want them to worry. But, you should be teaching them the basics of money management and then increasing their knowledge as they get older. In this…
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Pregnancy & Birth

Tips to consider when trying to get pregnant

You may be finding it harder than planned to get pregnant or want to ensure you have the best chance of getting pregnant. Changes to your lifestyle could help you to boost your fertility. TFP Fertility UK, one of the leading IVF and fertility specialists with clinics across the UK and Europe, offer some key information about the kind of changes you should consider. A healthy lifestyle Everyone…
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Recipes

Seafood and Wine Pairing

Seafood and wine pairing is a classic culinary combination that has been enjoyed for centuries. There is nothing quite like the taste of a perfectly cooked seafood dish paired with the right wine. Whether it’s a light white wine or a full-bodied red, the right pairing can elevate the flavours of both the seafood and the wine. In this article, we will explore the best seafood and wine…
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Party tips

Tips for throwing a kids birthday party

There will be a stage in most parents’ lives when they need to throw a kids birthday party. Often children won’t want this when they’re too young or too old, but when they are between the ages of about six to nine is when it’s most common. It’s a great chance for them to invite all their friends from school and celebrate their birthday. As a parent, this can feel a bit overwhelming…
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Competitions

Win a Lovevery Play Kit worth up to £120

Lovevery’s early learning system supports families with stage-based play essentials for children and content for parents. The Play Kits programme makes world-class research and neuroscience simple, relevant and accessible, to help parents feel confident they’re giving their children the best start in life. Lovevery’s team of experts, academics and specialists link brain science and…
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Parenting Skills

Powering up parental influence – Free online event discussing how we can save our children from disappearing into a virtual world

As modern parents, we all want the best for our children and are determined to guide them on their journey of life. But competing with the rising world of technology can be difficult; screens have become more and more pervasive in our children’s lives, leaving many parents feeling desperate and helpless. With digital media consumption on the rise, it’s hard to know where to turn in order…
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