When you are ready to return to the world of work, you need to think about more than just yourself. You have to juggle time, commitments and other responsibilities to ensure that your family unit or household runs smoothly and efficiently even when you are not there. Returning to work as positively as possible is a process that you must undertake on your own. You need the support and guidance of…
An online independent school has been re-introducing vulnerable children into school with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) who have lost confidence and have been failed by the system in their quest for adequate provision for their learning and development needs. Many families have been pushed to crisis point and according to Ofsted, some have been waiting for more than two…
Christmas is an exciting time of year for all the family, particularly for children. But although getting presents and spending time together as a family can be exciting, many kids are spending more time on electronic devices than ever before.
A YouGov poll conducted in 2020 found that most children have their own smartphone before they turn 10, even though 50% of Brits surveyed thought parents…
There is a lot to consider when arranging your perfect family holiday this year, whether you are travelling with small children or difficult-to-please teenagers. Here are a few of our top travel tips for a stress-free journey and making the most of your valuable holiday time together.
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Make Certain You Have Everything You Require
If you have a lot to…
Over the years, I have seen Romeo and Juliet – one of the most famous love stories ever written – in London theatres many times, but the latest adaptationJuliet & Romeoby Intermission Youth Theatre is unique and refreshing. Often the word ‘youth’ is associated with amateur style, but let me reassure you that this production is as good as, if not better than most…
After Paul McCartney’s picture book, here’s another debut children’s book by another legendary music artist and writer, Nick Cave.The Little Thing has been written for his young neighbour in lockdown. This has been a real passion project for Nick, who has both written and illustrated the story.The Little Thingposes a huge question to its young readers…
Sladeare back on the road this December 2021 with a Christmas UK Tour and London Mums have one pair of tickets to give away to one lucky reader. Without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. Check out below how to enter this awesome competition. For an update on the post-pandemic Slade formation read my recent interview with frontman Dave…
Slade is without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop rock ‘n’ roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top-20 singles of which six were No-1 smash hits plus six smash albums, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world.
I have seen them…
If you and your partner are big travel lovers then an elopement just may be the thing for you. Some people are tired of traditional weddings and would like to do something a little bit cheaper, intimate, and far more exciting. Elopements have been gaining in popularity over the last few years and it’s not hard to see why. If you’re feeling lost or confused about what to do in order to create…
Last night I was one of the few lucky participants who had the chance to experience the Kew Gardens annual Christmas lights trail before it opens to the public. I was totally mesmerised and spent four hours walking like Alice in Wonderland through illuminated trees, flickering flames in the Fire Garden, sparkling tunnels of light, gigantic light-up flowers, fairy-lit beeches, dancing waterside…