Attractions

Taking kids to the top of the Shard

Ahead of Father’s Day, a team of London Mums, dads and the kids club attended an exclusive dad’s day out at The View from The Shard, London’s most exciting attraction enjoying exclusive access to the city’s highest viewing platform.   While the parents indulged in a luxury champagne breakfast 800ft above the capital, the children were enjoying the sweeping panoramic views. London Mum…
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Movies

My chat with the inspirational teenage stars of Disney's The Lodge

  I would describe Disney’s The Lodge as a teenage musical sitcom a bit like Dawson’s Creek with music and less romantic dramas. The smash hit which returns to screens following the success of its first season. I belong to the Dawson’s Creek generation so I am delighted teenagers have an equivalent TV show to look forward to every week. Watch my light-hearted and chats with the…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 seeds gift boxes to celebrate the general election results

  Let’s have some fun with the general election while raising awareness for healthy food at the same time. I could not resist running these posters of the political leaders made with seeds. Brilliant artwork! To win one of these two amazing seeds gift boxes, you need to tell us (confidentially) in the competition form provided below this post the name of the seed poster you like the most…
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Books

First aid book review: Burns, Falls and Emergency Calls by Emma Hammett

When it comes to first aid training in London, for me personally there’s only one person I would go, and that person is Emma Hammett who is also one of our most trusted and popular contributors on London Mums magazine. Emma has published her second manual, which for me is the only essential first aid book mums should have on their kitchen cupboard. Today only you can get Burns, Falls and…
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Movies

Exclusive TV gossips with Ransom & Game of Thrones star Luke Roberts

  Ransom , the hostage crisis drama series from Frank Spotnitz, premieres on UK television on Universal Channel today 5th June at 9pm. I have caught up with handsome British actor Luke Roberts who stars in the lead role of crisis/hostage negotiator Eric Beaumont.       Here is my filmed chat with Luke Roberts (It’s worth watching him)   The story Ransom follows Eric…
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Competitions

WIN AN AWESOME “THE LEGO® BATMAN MOVIE” MERCHANDISE BUNDLE – OUT ON DIGITAL DOWNLOAD NOW

  THE LEGO® BATMAN MOVIE available on Digital Download May 30, Blu-ray™ and DVD June 19 and we’re giving you the chance to win an awesome bundle of prizes; including a Stationary Set, Tote Bag, Hoodie, 16GB USB, Tablet Case, Notebook, Reversible Backpack and Beanie Hat! In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO® Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 signed copies of award-winning teen novel The Territory

  We have five copies of Sarah Govett’s popular young-adult novel The Territory up for grabs. Each copy will be signed by the author with a personalised message for the winner. The story The year is 2059. Unchecked global warming means half of Britain is under water. Noa Blake is just another normal 15 year old with exams looming. Except in The Territory normal isn’t…
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Competitions

Win a complete set of the new Lift-the-flap and Colour series

  Win a complete set of the innovative new Lift-the-flap and Colour series from Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, a stylish new colouring-in series published in partnership with the Natural History Museum. Little readers lift the flaps on each page to reveal and colour hidden animals in their natural habitat, ranging from the plains of the savannah to the jungle canopy, and from the ocean…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 2 Jane Foster bundle of board books and merchandising

  Two lucky entrants can win two Jane Foster books & homeware! Treat yourself and your child with this gorgeous Jane Foster bundle including her beautiful, bold board books and Jane’s very own homeware. London is a beautiful and sophisticated board book, introducing children to bold images of London, such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, fish and chips and more! From beeping buses to zooming…
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Books

Teaching mindfulness to children

  In a world increasingly dominated by violence and egoism, I feel compelled as a parent to teach my son mindfulness. To help me in this difficult task, I have come across a well written book called Mind their hearts by David Boddy including practical and sound advice to help parents convey and teach children emotional intelligence.   I have been wanting to cover mindfulness and…
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