The 12 dangers of Christmas – how to avoid common festive accidents
Dec 22 2018- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 20 December 2018
- Emma Hammett
The Mishaps and Mayhem of Christmas – how to avoid common festive accidents. Although Christmas can be a magical time of year, festive statistics from RoSPA and National Accident Helpline reveal it is a time when there are more accidents in the home for both humans and pets.
Top fireworks and Halloween accidents and first aid advice
Oct 29 2018- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 23 September 2022
- Emma Hammett
Here’s London Mums’ very own guide to keeping little ones safe at Halloween and Bonfire Night. This time of year is full of exciting night-time activities such as Halloween and Bonfire Night. However, overexcited children, bonfires and fireworks can be a dangerous mix. Happily our top tips will ensure you keep you and your family safe and make sure you can have a memorable night for all the right reasons.
Women in fencing: my sword fighting journey
Oct 03 2018- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 08 October 2018
- Monica Costa
A few years ago I wrote a blog post for my friend Mirka Moore who runs the fitness website fitness4mamas about my passion for fencing and why I consider it the perfect sport for aging women to help maintain healthy joint and reflexes. A few years down the line, I am still super passionate about fencing and would love to get more mums to fence as it is a sport that you can keep doing until you are 90 or so because it is low impact on the heart.
My journey into fencing started eight years ago when I turned 40. At the time, I had a pre-schooler at home and I was doing very little exercise except for walking and cycling. I was not as keen to go to the gym as before having the baby, because it wasn’t motivating enough.
