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MINE! Best book to teach toddlers sharing skills

MINE! is one of London Mum’s favourite books and very useful as it provides a light-hearted look at the thorny toddler issue of sharing from award-winning illustrator Rachel Bright. You can purchase the book via www.puffin.co.uk A little bit about this book: Funny Bunny is the most favourite toy of twins, Frankie and Fifi. Wherever they go, Funny Bunny goes too but when it comes to…
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MAGIC FOR CHRISTMAS: LEADING CHILDREN’S AUTHORS TELL STORIES AT SOMERSET HOUSE ICE RINK

Families and children of all ages are invited to join some of Britain’s top children’s authors for a magical half hour of Storytelling beside the Tiffany Christmas Tree during this year’s season of Skate at Somerset House, presented by Tiffany & Co., which will run from 3 December 2011 to 22 January 2012. Skate at Somerset House runs from 22 November 2011 – 22 January 2012.
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Parents fear empty nests as students settle into campus life

Concerns about financial management rife as leading student counsellor gives top tips for beating separation woes. More than two-thirds of parents in the UK (70%) fear that that they will find their child leaving for university “emotionally difficult”, with 40% believing that they will miss their child more than their child will miss them, according to new research published today. The…
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Expectant mothers are the fittest women in the UK!

In a comprehensive survey of pregnant women and new mothers in the UK, The Baby Show discovers that expectant mothers exercise over 4 hours more every month than the average UK woman! In a survey of 2,000 pregnant women in the UK, The Baby Show with Fisher Price and Prima Baby has revealed that mum’s-to-be exercise more regularly than those that who aren’t expecting. The survey shows that…
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Win 1 of 10 copies of 'Matilda's Secrets' book

Matilda Marchmont is the most exquisite doll of recent times designed exclusively for girls aged 8 – 11. She is the first in a line of historical dolls from boutique British toy company Daughters Of History and combines play with learning in one beautiful package. Matilda is just an ordinary teenage girl from the Tudor era, her life changes when she is called to the court of King Henry the…
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November 2011 newsletter

Dear London Mums I am so excited about the new magazine (issue 5) which has just arrived!! Read it online https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/magazine or get a free printed copy at one of our selected venues across London. This issue includes exclusive interviews with Davina Mccall, Natasha Kaplinsky, Gail Porter, Patsy Kensit and a special Agony Aunt column with Supernanny Jo Frost. Now that…
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Five maternity fashion tips by celebrity guru Emily Evans

Five maternity fashion tips by celebrity guru Emily Evans. 1. Don’t be afraid of print and colour! Stand out from the crowd and don’t just gravitate towards boring black. You will always be complimented on wearing a cool, printed dress. 2. Stick to what you know – if you wear skinny jeans normally, buy a great pair of skinny maternity jeans. 3. Invest in a great maternity…
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Win 1 of 10 copies of the book 'I Don’t Know How She Does It'

This September saw the movie adaptation of Telegraph columnist, Allison Pearson’s seminal novel, I Don’t Know How She Does It starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Pierce Brosnan. A major international bestseller with sales of over 3.5 million copies, the book was published nearly 10 years ago but has lost none of its power to make you laugh, cry and nod your head in acknowledgement. Now…
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Win 1 of 10 copies of The Ladybird Book of London

For your chance to win 1 of 10 copies of ‘The Ladybird Book of London’ enter your answer to the simple question below in our dedicated competition page https://new.londonmumsmagazine.com/competition-area The question is ‘What will London celebrate in 2012 (in relation to the Royal Family)?’ Deadline to enter is 25th November 2011. The Ladybird Book of London is a gem…
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Disney Princess: a royal celebration *UK PREMIERE ON FRIDAY, 25 NOV 3:55 PM ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND SUNDAY, 27 NOV AT 1:35 PM ON DISNEY CINEMAGIC

Disney Channel invites little girls to relive one of the most highly anticipated events of the year with the British television premiere of Disney Princess: a royal celebration this November 2011. The one-off special programme, which goes behind-the-scenes at the star-studded welcoming ceremony of Rapunzel in to the Disney Princess royal court, makes its debut on Friday, 25th November at 3:55pm…
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