Families on low-incomes across the UK are having to turn down jobs or are considering leaving work because they can’t afford to pay for childcare, according to new research from Save the Children and Daycare Trust.
The survey also found that parents, regardless of income, say that they can’t afford not to work, but struggle to pay for childcare. And despite many parents cutting back their…
Creators of the mobile gaming app Pickled Onion Gang are to donate all profits from the sale of the game to help disadvantaged children in Thailand through Thai Children’s Trust, the largest UK charity focusing solely on Thailand. The Pickled Onion Gang is an intelligent app for kids on the go – a mobile app that will make a mum’s life easier during rainy days – London Mums…
Many parents dread the thought of planning their child’s party – the sandwiches must be cut into the shape of teddy bears, the birthday cake must be a castle or racing car, every child must receive an invite, party bag and take away a slice of cake. And don’t forget to account for any wheat, nut or dairy allergies!
No sooner have you considered all of the above you, then you need to…
Today, Peter Andre launched the new hooded top from Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity’s online shop. Start shopping at www.gosh.org/shop or call 0844 888 3747. 100 per cent of the proceeds from every gift sold will directly benefit the children at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
In the images: Great Ormond Street Hospital Patient Kya Wise, aged 6 years old from Buntingford in…
DVD Review: BARBIE: PRINCESS CHARM SCHOOL was released on 29 August 2011 by Universal Pictures UK – RRP £14.99.
The perfect girlie movie for the start of a new school term. A sort of School Cinderella with Barbie as the star. If this made me dream a bit and go back to my childhood memories, I can’t even imagine how charming this would be for a little girl.
Our favourite fashion doll…
The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy offers a self development through drama programme, designed to build children’s confidence, self esteem and skill in verbal communication. Classes are Monday-Battersea, Tuesday-Clapham, Wednesday-Stockwell, Thursday-Southfields, Friday-Wimbledon, Saturday- Balham.
The curriculum is constantly revived and updated to keep it fresh. Weekly lessons include lots of…
Don’t miss the chance to win over £500 in prizes! It’s very easy to enter this competition: take one picture of your favourite London corner and send it by 10th October 2011 either by email to info@londonmumsmagazine.com or via Twitter @londonmums or New Facebook Page or our Facebook Group.
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To win 1 of 5 copies of the DVD ‘DRIVER DAN’S STORY TRAIN’ email info@londonmumsmagazine.com what animal is the train driver by 20th September 2011.
Following the hugely successful launch of Driver Dan’s Story Train on CBeebies, Driver Dan is now coming to DVD for the very first time!
Driver Dan’s Story Train, created and designed by the respected children’s author Rebecca…
Why not help your school raise funds by suggesting a fun, risk-free art project that will create wonderful Christmas gifts at the same time?
Most schools have a PTA or group of parents that helps raise money for trips and equipment, but coming up with new fundraising ideas that will be popular with parents can be difficult.
FunMats is a fundraising art project, created by a UK company, in which…
Is your under-5 missing out on free school milk?
Did you know that all children under the age of five are entitled to free milk whilst at nursery or school, regardless of the parents’ financial circumstances?
According to recent School Milk research* although the majority of parents recognise the health benefits of milk, most are unaware of their child’s entitlement to free milk while at…