Here is a list of school essentials tested and recommended by London Mums.
School uniforms
Most supermarket stock school uniform items with no logos which all school accept provided the school uniform’s colours are maintained. We found some of the best items (good value for money) at Sainsbury’s.
The stockist number is 0800 63 62 62 and…
Here are our top tips on how to help kids have a smooth back to school transition.
1. RATION SUGAR
Problem
Everyone relaxes rules during holidays and so it’s likely that kids will have been eating more sugar, such as fizzy drinks, lollies, ice creams etc, during their summer break. But sugar is a stimulant, especially for young children. Over half of children with ADHD crave sweets and about…
‘Channel 4’ are looking for mothers to take part in a new series.
We’d love to hear from women who are close to finishing their maternity leave (a month or two away) and who haven’t yet decided whether to return to work or stay at home. We’d love to hear what factors are affecting this decision and whether it is in fact a choice. If you are interested in finding out more, please…
When I recently got an iPad I was a bit lost and thought it was a luxury item, with little really useful applications. I couldn’t be more wrong. With the right apps the iPad becomes like a virtual teacher for the children and their parents. Well, to get through the jungle of iPad apps you really need this guide.
For your chance to win one of these amazing DVDs, answer the simple question…
With Paralympic fever starting to grip the nation again soon, London Mums and Dennis re-launch one of our best competitions for 2012! Celebrating the Games in all its glory, this MagBook covers all 39 disciplines, highlights the athletes to watch out for, contains interviews with bona fide Olympic legends and in every aspect highlights why the Olympics is the world’s greatest sporting event.
The Royal Borough of Kingston has been ranked in the top 10 for every stage of life, according to new research into the best places to live in London published by Experian PropertyCheck.
Experian PropertyCheck analysed the pros and cons of London boroughs, whether residents are single, the parents of young children, a family with teenagers or a couple whose children have left home and Kingston…
Messy playing with colour is amazing whether you are a child or an adult. Personally I cannot resist colouring and messing around with paints …. Maybe it’s a bit childish but summer holidays are a great time for us parents to play more with kids. And colours are just perfect tools to start with!
Being based in SW London and spoilt for choice with activities for kids, we may often…
Mirror Mirror, released on DVD & Blu-ray 30th July 2012 courtesy of StudioCanal UK, is the best movie about Snow White I have seen so far! Really light-hearted but also filled with action scenes, excellent actors and actresses! This movie is a real gem for both kids and parents and deserves a space in our DVD library.
One of the most beloved stories of all time gets a modern make over and…
Fleming Frog is the star of a new children’s book, produced exclusively for younger visitors at Flemings, the first UK hotel to launch such an initiative. Charting the adventures of Flemings as he goes about his day, this limited edition book (only 1000 copies) will be signed by Fleming himself and given to all guest children under 8.
Authored by Flemings GM Chris Penn, each copy of the book…
My Grandpa is a stunning picture book debut from Marta Altés, an exciting new writing and illustrating talent.
There are lots of kids’ books on parents, brothers and sisters, friends but very few covering the grandparents yet so important in children’s lives.
Grandpa is getting old. But that’s how he is, and that’s why the grandchild loves him.
A moving and memorable…