Attractions

FREE TICKETS FOR London Mums NOW AVAILABLE TO 'We Are All Londoners'

There are more than 1 million European Londoners in our city. You, your friends or your family members might be among them.As the chosen representative for my country of origin, Italy, I am honoured to invite London Mums who feel passionate about celebrating Europe to ‘We Are All Londoners’ at City Hall with Mayor Sadiq Khan and myself on 21 September 2019. The contribution…
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Competitions

Win a copy of Avengers: Endgame DVD

Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, the climactic conclusion to an unprecedented, 11-year cinematic journey in which the Avengers take one final stand against Thanos, delivered the biggest opening weekend in history and is currently one of the highest-grossing films of all time. On August 19, 2019, Avengers fans around the world are invited to assemble once more for the in-home release of…
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Travel with kids

How to Keep Travelling with Kids as Stress Free as Possible

Travelling is stressful.How stressful depends on the nature of the journey and your frame of mind. Taking children on a journey can be a recipe for increased levels of stress, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Travelling with children can also be an opportunity for fun, for new experiences and for learning. Children pick up on your mood very quickly, if you are anxious…
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Attractions

What to look for in the Garden - a Ladybird Books exhibition

Our family bloggers Bibi, Leo and Oliver went to the family-friendly Ladybird Books Exhibition recently and sent this review. You can visit it at the Garden Museum until 27 October 2019. So way before we had iPhones, iPads and the Computers to check on Google for information, we used the iconic illustrated Ladybird Books. I was fascinated by these little books as a child so…
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Parenting Skills

A Guide to Dating as a Single Mum

Being a single parent can be challenging at times, and for some mums, this can mean putting your love life on the back burner until the kids get older. There is no right or wrong time to start dating in terms of how long to wait after a separation, or how old your kids should be;it is all about whether you feel ready. If you have been off the dating scene for some time, then you might not be…
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Movies

Film review: Asterix - The Secret of the Magic Potion

Based on the beloved books by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo and directed by Alexandre Astier and Louis Clichy, Asterix – The Secret of the Magic Potion is a great new animation that will make kids fall in love with the most famous Gaulish hero. The story On the 60th anniversary of the much-adored comic book series, Asterix and Obelix embark on a quest across Gaul…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 copies of Wild Rose DVD

After delighting audiences in cinemas,Wild Rose is out now on Digital Download and coming to DVD today, courtesy of Universal Home Entertainment UK, featuring a breakout performance from 2019 BAFTA Rising Star nominee Jessie Buckley. To celebrate the release, we are givingthe chance to win a copy of Wild Rose on DVD to twolucky London Mums’ readers! Wild Roseis…
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Fitness & Health

4 Ways to Prevent Cerebral Palsy During Pregnancy

Cerebral palsy is a condition which affects your posture as well as your ability to control your muscles, causing issues with your mobility. There are various types of cerebral palsy, such as quadriplegic, diplegic, and hemiplegic. While a cerebral palsy diagnosis can be scary, the condition can be managed and prevented too. Maintaining a healthy pregnancy is crucial in doing the latter, helping…
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Mums Tips

How To Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer

As a parent, the most important thing in your life is keeping your kids safe. Whether that means taking them to the hospital when they have a nasty fall or making sure that they are living in a home that is not going to cause them to get sick, it is very important. Of course, during the summer this can get a little trickier with warmer weather and school holidays showing up. Here, we are going to…
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Blog

Taking a Pension at 55: What You Need to Know

Some business managers consider taking their pension at 55, but the truth is that it’s not the right choice for everyone. Depending on your circumstances, you may find that it’s best to wait and take your pension at the age of 60 or 65. IMPORTANT: One of the most important factors to consider is that taking a pension early could mean that you end up with significantly less capital for…
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