Happiness expert Dr Andy Cope tells us why it pays to make others happy in this blog.
We can pretend that males and females are the same, but they’re actually not. Males are endowed with physical strength. Guys were designed to chase and wrestle with warthogs, drag the carcass home and, crucially, know which was home. Females can do those things too, but with smaller warthogs, and the way home…
This weekend, the V&A Museum of Childhood is running the Festival of Play – Saturday 20 – Sunday 21 July 2019, as part of the 100 year celebrations for Montessori teaching in the UK.
Montessori St Nicholas is running outdoor games at the Festival of Play – Maria Montessori was a pioneering influencer who identified early on that children can learn by doing. Play based learning is part of her…
A few weeks ago I attended a very interesting conference on teenage wellbeing run by the CCMH (the Centre for child mental health). My favourite presentation by CCMH founder Dr Margot Sunderland who covered all important elements of what teenagers need to know to live well.
She shed some light into the teenage brain and provided clear guidelines for teachers and parents on how to support…
London Mums have five copies of Michelle Reeves’ book The Happiness Habits Transformation to give away. It’s a book I have used to change my life for the best and to fulfil my dreams, including singing in a rock band. I met Michelle last year at the Mumboss book launch party and she impressed me with her emotional intelligence and kindness. She is not only a successful certified life coach…
STUDIOCANAL is delighted that the first collection of episodes from the popular Cbeebies show Moon and Me is available on DVD and Digital Download now with Moon and Me – Pepi Nana’s Letter & Other Episodes (available to pre-order now: https://scnl.co/uXtYsG). To celebrate, we are giving away 1 prize bundle which includes a copy of the DVD, Moon and Me character puzzles, a Moon and Me book…
Whether you like it or not, after 40 eyesight changes. I have worn glasses or contact lenses since I was 17 so I am used to the process but changes in your vision are always annoying. When my regular examination was due this year, I decided to opt for more advance testing with independent opticians instead of using the high street chains. I went to Aston and Woods Eyecare founded and run by the…
Here’s an inspiring story by my friend and mumpreneur Karen Williams who has created the yummiest alternative plant cakes under her own brand Roar Cup Cakes – Just Raw.
It’s time to celebrate with healthy, raw, organic, vegan and gluten free cakes.
Plant Cakes are cool. It’s not boring to eat plants, it’s kind to our children, animals and our planet.
In 2004 my children were aged 7…
The summer blockbuster exhibition at the Science Museum in London Top Secret: From ciphers to cyber security opens its doors today. It’s an Inspirational journey for families through British intelligence. An educational and insightful exhibition for kids and parents alike that shows never-seen-before objects to reveal the real life of spies, secret agents and government activities to protect…
Dear London Mums,
Welcome to our Summer and Autumn edition, a bumper look at fun travelling with and without kids as well as inspiring talents both from Hollywood and the West End. I love London. After 21 years spent here, I still find it the most surprising and exciting city in the world, but as the Summer approaches and the sun does not shine, I start feeling a bit blue. It’s time to escape a…
When you become a parent, priorities change and often even the personal interests. I know a lot of mums who have re-trained after maternity leave and changed career altogether. If you are looking into further education to enhance your skill set and achieve more, read on to discover more about your training options.
There is no denying that there are so many different types of courses available…