Almost 100,000 parents across the country will find out either on 1st March or soon after whether they have secured a place for their child in the school of their choice. In the London region, there are likely to be more upset and unhappy parents than most areas of the country, given the shortage of places for infant class children i.e. those joining the school at reception stage.
Many London…
Parents with children suffering from dyslexia and other learning difficulties are right to be angry with MP Graham Stringer with his unqualified remarks about dyslexia and dismissing it as ‘cruel fiction which leads to crime’. Whilst it may be expedient to blame crime on dyslexia it does nothing to explain how this condition occurs in the first place.
As a Raviv Practitioner, I work…
I recently had a focus group with several London Mums about the pros and cons of motherhood. Specifically, we discussed how becoming a mother both boosts and challenges our lives. We wondered where mums get their physical and mental energy, their ability to multitask and motivation. We investigated the medical aspects of motherhood and we found out that it is now scientifically proven that…
MESSAGE FROM ENDEMOL UK:
Endemol UK is looking for parents and their kids to take part in some filming THIS COMING SATURDAY (9th April 2011) for Channel 4’s The Sex Education Show.
For the new series we are investigating the idea that children today are being asked to grow up too quickly – looking at children’s clothes on the high street, the marketing of raunchy magazines in newsagents and…
‘STYLE TIPS FOR BUSY MUMS’ BY FASHION CONSULTANT LISA TALBOT
I personally think mums are the most amazing women, does this sound like a typical day in your house?, I know it does mine!
• Get the children up
• Get the breakfast, feed the dog/cat!
• Get the children ready for the day ahead, toddler group, pre-school, school
• Do the school run
• Go to work if you are a…
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MESSAGE FROM PRINCESS TV:
We are currently developing a kids magazine show for The Disney Channel and we’re looking for girls aged 8-14 to take part in a bit of fun research.
There are two things we’re keen to get kids to take part in, and they can do either or both:
Firstly there’ll be a questionnaire to fill in at home covering stuff like what they like to watch…
NEW CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR MUMS
From A Distance www.fromadistance.org offers a choice of specially selected courses that you can study anywhere in the world, at your own time and at your own pace. You may wish to start a new business that fits around your family life, change careers or just study for personal pleasure. Many of our courses are accredited with a National Awarding body…
GREAT FLEXIBLE JOB OPPORTUNITY FOR MUMS:
Baby & Children’s Market Franchise opportunities in London
The Baby and Children’s market provide pre-loved baby and children’s goods markets across Berkshire. Each market also hosts a selection of local businesses aimed at the 0-5 age group.
We have been operating for a year and have a number of markets across Berkshire and Hampshire. All our…
Most of us overdo it at some point in the year whether it’s overeating, eating too much the ‘wrong’ foods, or having one drink too many. It is a good idea to detox and give your system a much -needed break. The best way to assist the cleansing process of the body is to eat certain foods, take supplements or herbs, exercise or practice Yoga. It is common for people to want to start their…
WIN 1 OF 5 ‘THE TOOTH COLLECTORS’ BOOKS
We have 5 copies of The Tooth Collectors to give away, just email us and let us know your favourite family friendly restaurant in London. Written by Deputy Head Teacher, Ola Laniyan-Amoaka, The Tooth Collectors is a new book that is set to enchant children aged 3 to 10 years old, across the country. The Tooth Collectors is an imaginative and magical tale…