Books

Book of the week: London Letters

London Letters is a brand new functional book about London. It certainly isn’t your typical A-to-Z guidebook to the bustling city of London: in fact it is filled with interactive and eye-catching artwork of Lucylovesthis, and features 26 of London’s districts. From Angel to the London Zoo, kids can discover where to eat, drink and explore the British metropole in a fun way.  Neatly…
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Movies

Film review: Disney's Christopher Robin starring Ewan McGregor

Family favourite characters Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Owl, Rabbit and Kanga come to life, as Disney’s Christopher Robin bounces onto the screen in UK on the 17th August 2018. Check out London Mums’ verdict to find out why it is the best family movie this Summer.  Piglet, Pooh, Rabbit, Roo, Kanga, Tigger and Eeyore in Disney’s live-action adventure CHRISTOPHER ROBIN. The…
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Cultur-Italy EzineTravel with kids

The perfect family holiday in sunny Tuscany

Tuscany is the perfect destination for all the family. I decided to move our London born family, my husband and myself, Alessia then aged 9 and Sebastian then aged 3  from Parsons Green to Lucca, Tuscany, for “a year out” so that they could experience their Italian origins and perfect their Italian. Here we are a year later and have decided to stay on another year!!  I had worked as a tour…
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Movies

Future films heads up: rom com Second Act starring Jennifer Lopez

Second Act is a brilliantly funny romantic comedy which comes to cinemas on 30th November, 2018 starring Jennifer Lopez. I got really excited when I watched the first trailer because it is the story of a woman who gets a second chance in life.  Charlyne Yi, Alan Aisenberg, Jennifer Lopez, and Annaleigh Ashford    Leah Remini and Jennifer Lopez  The story  Jennifer Lopez is Maya, a…
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Movies

Film Review: The Rider out on 14 September 2018

A heads up for a new movie, The Rider, a docu-drama written and directed by Chloe Zhao, out this September.  The story  Written and directed by Chloe Zhao, The Rider is the tale of Brady Blackburn. Once a rising star of the rodeo circuit, young cowboy Brady is warned that his competition days are over after a tragic riding accident. Back home, Brady finds himself wondering what he has to live…
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Movies

Film Review: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again starring Cher, Andy Garcia & the old gang

Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again  is the prequel / sequel of the original Mamma Mia musical (released 10 years ago) for the big screen celebrating the iconic music by Swedish band ABBA. It hits UK cinemas this Friday 20 July 2018.  I have loved every minute of this film. Call it cheesy, blame the joyful music but Mamma Mia – Here we go…
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Film review: Hotel Transylvania 3

Hotel Transylvania 3, one of the most expected sequel of 2018 not just by kids but also by parents, is a family fun movie that gets you in the holiday spirit. It’s the quirkiest film in the popular franchise and will certainly do well at the box office. The movie opens in UK cinemas on 27 July 2018. The story  In Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation, our…
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Cultur-Italy EzineParenting Skills

Second language learning: benefits for children

We know that learning a second language has many benefits such enhancing a person’s career prospects and often comes in handy when going on holiday. However, there are deeper reasons and even more meaningful benefits for offering your child the chance to learn a second language.  Contrary to popular belief, a second language does not confuse children but it can actually boost children’s…
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Film Review: Skyscraper starring Dwayne Johnson

Skyscraper, written and directed by Rawson Marsall Thurber (Central Intelligence, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story) stars Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell, Chin Han, Roland Møller, Pable Schrieber, Hannah Quinlivan, Byron Mann and Noah Taylor. It will be released in cinemas Thursday, 12th July 2018.  The story Former FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Ford now assesses…
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The Incredibles 2 Special including premiere highlights, drawing masterclass with creator Brad Bird, review & merchandising

Mums, dads and kids, you’ll be in for a treat with the latest Disney Pixar movie The Incredibles 2 out in UK cinemas this Friday 13th July.  Film director Brad Bird and the brilliant filmmakers at Pixar have just surpassed themselves with this sequel. The kids and mums who attended the premiere in London this weekend all agreed that The Incredibles 2 is even better than the…
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