Young children in the UK aremorelikely to fear hand dryers thanthe darka new survey has found.
A survey this week revealed that manussiccusphobia, aphobiaof hand dryers, is one of the toptenfearsinUKchildren, more so thanmonsters, ghosts, nightmares, sharks, doctors and even‘bad guys’.
Some38…
‘By Any Other Name: A Cultural History of the Rose’ byBritish artist and art historianSimon Morley is a fascinating book about the “Queen of flowers”that we all know has lots of meanings. I saw it advertised in the latest Kew Gardens’members’magazine and thought it would make a great Christmas present to someone who has a sensitive soul and…
London Mum Laura and her sweet child reporter Lilly having fun at the London premiere of the first-everKIDZBOPChristmas Special and met Sadie,Toby,Tafari&Chanel.
KIDZ BOPis the#1 music brand for kids,featuring today’s biggest global pop hits, “sung by kids for kids.” In 2021, the group celebrating its…
Tired of London, tired of life. It was writer Samuel Johnson who famously said that and for a Londoner like me, this feels so true. The beauty of London is that you have so much choice, for both romantic dates and family friendly dates.Here’s a list of London Mums’ favouritefamily friendly venues where you can bring the kids along.
Central London
Southbank
Take a walk…
One of London Mums magazine reviewers, dad Stevie, has reviewed the latest and most innovative headphones, theHouse of Marley Positive Vibration XL ANC Over-Ear Headphones.
Here’s what he thinks of them:
“What great headphones, immediately I opened the packaging I could feel they were robust yet lightweight.
The Positive Vibration XL ANC from theHouse of Marleyare…
London Mums‘ globetrotter reporter Rita Kobrak, who is now reporting from Lucca, Tuscany, has sent us this blog about her experience with multilingual children. She explains the benefits of learning a second language when young.
Five years ago we decided to move from London to Italy with the intention of giving our two children the opportunity of learning a second language and get…
By now, we’ve all seen some of the unexpected side effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact has hit industries all the way from brick-and-mortar businesses to telehealth doctor visits.
Another thing it may have done is to increase domestic violence rates. Forced close quarters, frustration, fear, and financial instability are a dangerous combination. Someone who was already prone to act…
For people always on cloud nine like myself, it’s easy to forget dates especially when it comes to sending cards for special occasions. I have found a digital service that does the trick for me: it’sJiveBird, aunique, customisable and easy to use fully digital greetings’ platform. The first two JiveBirds are free! No post, no stamp. It’s freeto download on…
Without a doubt, the Nutcracker ballet performance at the Coliseum is the most magical family experience in London this Christmas.
It was my first time returning to the Coliseum after the start of the pandemic and I was very impressed with the theatre decorations and the delightful choreography. The Nutcracker is a great show to watch over the festive period. It was my 4th time seeing it: the…
The King’s Man is a20th Century Fox prequel to the Kingsman series.It’s not a family film but a good watch for fans of the movies based on theKingsmancomics created by Mark Millar.
The story
One man must race against time to stop history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds as they get together to plot a war that could wipe out millions of people and…