Competitions

Win 1 of 2 PACMAT outdoor blankets

We’ve teamed up with PACMAT to give two lucky readers the chance to get hold of their fantastic new outdoor blanket. Perfect for picnics with the little ones or simply soaking up the summer sunshine, PACMAT is designed to be kind to your skin and super portable – yet durable enough for handle anything. The secret to PACMAT’s success is its unique surface. Made from technical…
Read more
Fitness & Health

Important news for parents of teenagers! New meningococcal vaccination programme expected to save lives

Public Health England (PHE) is welcoming the start of the new MenACWY vaccination programme that will offer teenagers protection against meningitis (inflammation of the brain) and septicaemia (blood poisoning) caused by four meningococcal strains including MenW. From 3rd August 2015, GPs will be inviting teenagers aged 17 and 18 (born between 01 September 1996 and 31 August 1997) for the vaccine.
Read more
Get Creative

How to help children learn about our World while having fun

There are so many apps and games these days for children to learn about our World but the traditional games that don’t involve screen time are personally still my favourite and relaxing. One of my 8 year old son Diego’s favourite for this Summer Break is self-checking learning system Hot Dots® BrainBox® Let’s Learn! About Our World by Learning Resources. He has made this video…
Read more
Attractions

FREE LONDON: DNA INSPIRED LONDON ART TRAIL THIS SUMMER

TWENTY-ONE DNA inspired double helix sculptures have appeared across London as part of Cancer Research UK’s campaign to raise awareness and funds for the Francis Crick Institute, a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation due to open in 2016. The sculptures have been designed by leading artists, designers and sculptors from across the world, including Ai WeiWei, Thierry Noir…
Read more
Competitions

Win LEGO® Elves Skyra’s Mysterious Sky Castle set

LEGO® Elves is teaming up with the Royal Institute of British Architects to host a LEGO® Elves Day of Play at RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD, on Saturday 8th August 2015. Drop in anytime between 10am and 5pm for some building tips from the UK’s Only Certified LEGO® Professional. Build and customise your own magical, Elfish creation. Spot prizes and goody bags given away throughout…
Read more
Competitions

WIN 1 OF 3 PAW PATROL: MARSHALL AND CHASE ON THE CASE DVDS AND PUP RACER GAMES

Paw Patrol is an action-packed preschool adventure series from Nickelodeon and Universal Pictures, loved by parents and children alike, and now you could win one of 3 copies of the brand new DVD, PAW PATROL: MARSHALL AND CHASE ON THE CASE and one of 3 Pup Racer Games. In stores from 27 July 2015, Ryder and his pup pals, Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble and Skye undertake a new batch of…
Read more
Competitions

Win 1 of 3 Blu-Ray copies of THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER & FREE ACTIVITY SHEETS

SpongeBob and his friends are back—and like you’ve never seen them before—in the all-new blockbuster hit THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER arriving first on Digital HD (20 July), and Blu-ray and DVD on 3 August 3 2015. For your chance to win this Blu-Ray, write the name of the actor who plays pirate Burger Beard in the SpongeBob movie in the competition form below this post.
Read more
Get Creative

Little Scientist experiments: Nancy B’s Black Light Illuminator & Nature’s Mysteries Journal

Over the years London Mums very own little scientist Diego has made lots of progress learning about science, including biology and physics by practical experiments which we have featured in the past. He will soon be 9 and his interest in science is now more developed and requires more advanced kits to satisfy his curiosity. The best for him at this stage is Nancy B’s Science Club Black Light…
Read more
Attractions

Projects are under way to transform London into a National Park City

Proposals are under way to transform London into a National Park City. This project is really exciting as is set to improve housing, green spaces and education, making London’s quality of life the best in the world. There is no precedent for making a National Park City – London would be the first. For this vision to become reality, the campaign is asking for the support of as many people…
Read more
Get Creative

Indoor Activities with children - How to Make a Pinhole Camera

We all hope for the weather to be bright all summer-long but those inevitable rainy days are never far away, proving tricky when entertaining the kids. Well don’t fret, The Royal Institution’s L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre have just the thing to keep those little hands busy and give them hours of fun, making their very own pinhole camera! Not only is the pinhole camera extremely fun…
Read more