Travel with kids

The top 10 holiday activities to do before you’re 15

 As parents we know that time flies and that the clock is ticking before children grow up into teenagers and don’t want to be with us any longer especially on holiday. So before it’s too late – before they are 15 (although this might be already the limit) – we have to make the most of every minute with them and do fun things together. Holidays create memories which last a lifetime…
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Movies

DVD Review: Paddington 2

Paddington 2 DVD is out now for all the super fans of the London Peruvian bear and all fans of London movies. Paddington 2 is effectively a sequel but it’s so good that it is actually better than the original Paddington film. I mentioned in my review that Paddington 2 is the best family comedy of 2017 and my series of interviews with the cast and talents only proves the point that some of…
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South West London

Art Historian, Critic and TV presenter Andrew Graham-Dixon to lecture at Putney High School as part of the PIE Putney Ideas Exchange 15 March 2018

On the evening of Thursday 15 March 2018 from 7 to 9pm, Putney High School GDST will open the doors of its Performing Arts Centre to welcome Andrew Graham-Dixon, leading art historian, critic and well-known presenter of arts television, in the next of their PIE (Putney Ideas Exchange) and lecture series. London Mums will be attending. The event is also open to the public. (Tickets available…
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Competitions

WIN 1 of 2 DADDY’S HOME 2 MERCHANDISE BUNDLES – AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL MARCH 13TH AND ON DVD, BLU-RAY™, 4K ULTRA HD™ 19 MARCH 2018

It’s more Daddy’s, more problems, as Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell star in the Daddy of all family comedies, DADDY’S HOME 2. To celebrate the digital release on 13th March  and with the DVD, Blu-ray™ and 4K Ultra HD™ release coming up on 19th March, we are giving you the chance to win an exciting Daddy’s Home 2 merchandise bundle as well as a copy of the hilarious action on…
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Fitness & Health

Managing Thyroid Problems in Children - Understanding Hyperthyroidism 

Hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid, is the term for a range of conditions which affect the thyroid’s hormone production. An over-production of these hormones results in a more active metabolism and a variety of symptoms. These can be relativity minor to potentially life-threatening. Examples include a fast heart rate, weight loss, poor concentration or anxiety and sweating.   Managing…
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Movies

Film Review: Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time starring Reese Witherspoon, Oprah Winfrey & Chris Pine

A Wrinkle in Time is Disney’s latest feature film that celebrates female empowerment and diversity and calls for everyone to be ‘warriors who serve the good and light in the universe’ and protect peace and happiness against evil forces such as envy and jealousy that threaten the world. A Wrinkle in Time’s screenplay is Ava DuVernay’s adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s…
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Books

Feminist Children's Books for Women's Day

2018 is a special year for women: 100 years have passed since women were first allowed to vote in the UK, but we still have a long way to go towards gender equality. There’s lots going on in the world including the campaign for equal pay and the Time’s up campaign driven by Hollywood actresses and other TV personalities to shout out about women’s rights.  The publishing world…
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Attractions

Art exhibition review: Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy at Tate Modern London

The EY Exhibition: Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy is a must-see retrospective about the Spanish artist suitable for adults and children alike who would enjoy Picasso’s innovative art. 75% of the work shown at Tate Modern between 8 March and 9 September 2018 has never been exhibited in Britain before. It’s worth noting that as many of these paintings come from private collections…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 Monster Family packs including a t-shirt, fidget spinner, colouring book and more!

London Mums, you have the chance to win one of five Monster Family packs including a t-shirt, fidget spinner, colouring book and more! MONSTER FAMILY IS IN CINEMAS AND ON SKY CINEMA NOW.  This truly global family adventure features an all-star voice cast, including Emily Watson (On Chesil Beach), Jason Isaacs (The Death of Stalin), Nick Frost (The Huntsman: Winter’s War), Jessica Brown…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of Paddington 2 DVD & merchandising goodie bags

To celebrate the release of Paddington 2 DVD, London Mums have three goodie bags including Paddington merchandising and a copy of the DVD. BAFTA nominated hit ‘family film of the year’ PADDINGTON 2 will be available on digital download from today and on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD + Blu-ray from 12 March 2018.  Each prize will include the following items: Paddington 2 DVD Notebook Travel Card…
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