Movies

Best Mums on Film

Mother figures in movies can be truly inspiring. Read London Mums’ selection of Best Mums on Film. Tell us what you think and who your favourite mothers from the big screen are. We’ve seen an abundance of dominating women fulfilling their duty as a mother in films, prepared to do whatever it takes to protect their families. No exception to that is Natalie Portman in new Western Jane Got…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 pairs of tickets to The Private Pregnancy UK Show 21-22 May 2016 - Royal Institution, London

As the first exhibition of its kind, The Private Pregnancy Show will bring together elite obstetricians, gynaecologists, fertility consultants and midwives from the UK’s leading private hospitals and clinics, for one weekend only – Saturday 21st May – Sunday 22nd May 2016 – Royal Institution, London. It is set to include exhibitions (with free one-to-one consultations), an…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 copies of The Children of Green Knowe DVD

Simply Media have just released The Children of Green Knowe, a charming and mystical classic children’s mini-series adapted from Lucy M. Boston’s novels, on DVD for the very first time. When his father and stepmother leave the country for Christmas, young Toseland (Alec Christie – The Office) is doomed to spend the holidays at his boarding school, until his eccentric great-grandmother, Mrs.
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Movies

Film Review: Captain America - Civil War

Marvel’s Captain America – Civil War, releases in UK cinemas on 29th April 2016. In the latest Marvel superheroes’ instalment, the United Nations intervenes to set up a governing body to oversee the Avengers. The team splinters into two camps — one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other…
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Books

New art book for children to explore Miro'

It is well known that arts or cultural experiences in early childhood can help children develop abilities in the arts which will be useful right through life as well as significantly strengthen parent-child bonds and engage families in their children’s learning, providing a positive focus for shared experience and communication. Going to the museum is not always easy or possible with young…
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Schooling

Top Tips On Finding The Perfect Tutor For Your Child

Top Tips On Finding The Perfect Tutor For Your Child, by Max Blanshard founder of TutorMapper. We all want to do the best for our children, but it would seem that us Londoners are a little more pro-active than the rest of the country when it comes to our children’s education. Almost 44% of parents in London – that’s twice as many as elsewhere in the UK – are choosing to supplement…
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Books

Our Bedtime book this week: Jenny Colgan's Polly and the Puffin: The Stormy Day

If you are looking for new books with the old fashioned look and feel, I would recommend bestselling adult novelist Jenny Colgan‘s stories Polly and the puffin and the latest Polly and the Puffin: The Stormy Day published by Hachette UK, the second children’s book featuring Polly and her puffin Neil. With gorgeous two-colour illustrations throughout, Polly is perfect for reading…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 5 prize bundles by Lamaze including Rainbow Glow Rosie, Freddie the Firefly Gym & Ollie Oinker

To celebrate the new Lamaze 2016 range, London Mums are giving five lucky winners a host of new characters both new and existing including Rainbow Glow Rosie, Freddie the Firefly Gym and Ollie Oinker. Rainbow Glow Rosie is a perfect companion before bedtime. Her tummy lights up with soft changing lights and a soothing melody. During the day, bright colours and different textures invite…
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Events

The London Motor Show is in the capital Battersea Evolution 6-8 May 2016

London is proud to host The London Motor Show from the 5th-8th May 2016! Here you go an event for dads and kids – boys and their toys at the doorstep. The ultimate, must-attend event in the automotive calendar, the Show will be hosted at Battersea Evolution over four days, with an exclusive preview evening on Thursday 5th May where HRH Prince Michael of Kent will cut the ribbon to open the…
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Product reviews

The Zootropolis effect! Disney's Zootropolis inspires Clarks Kids footwear

Disney’s ZOOTROPOLIS in without doubt the best Disney film in the last 30 years and deserves an Oscar for best animated feature. This week Disney’s ZOOTROPOLIS continues its global domination at the box office with an impressive new result – topping the UK weekend box office on its third week of release. The comedy caper about a modern mammal metropolis – which continues to delight…
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