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…
Have you ever heard the word bum bags? I didn’t but I see many especially at concerts. Can bum bags be stylish? With UK festival season in full gear now, the question always is how to dress for parties outdoor with uncertain weather and how to carry valuables by keeping the look. It’s much better to be shopping stylish festival fashion than spending time praying it won’t rain too…
My name is Joanna Gibbs and I am the founder and director of SENsational Tutors Ltd., a leading special educational needs tuition company in London. I believe that summer holidays are not only a great time for families to relax and bond but also a great opportunity to help boost confidence, inspire curiosity and develop a lifelong love of learning.
What is the summer slip?
Studies suggest that…
Have you ever had a small pebble or stone in your shoe and you only realised it is there because you can feel the effects of it through your whole body all the way to your head? That is what small beginnings does it is a step of faith that will eventually make maximum impact. Take for example, finance, as a single parent with two boys under the age of 8, I work every week and I have lots of…
No one ever plans to be a Mumpreneur. You don’t sit at school with a careers officer and tell them that one day you will start a business to work around your children. When you have children, life changes dramatically. You find yourself dealing with the stresses and expense of working full time and it can feel very overwhelming. It also means you cannot be there for your children when you would…
The end of my maternity leave is now in sight and I’m now starting to worry about the things I should do before this precious time is up. Have I made the most of this time with Amelia? Will I look back on this time and wish I had done something? Will I regret not going away more? Not going out more? Not sharing certain memories with her?
With this in mind, I asked my parent friends and followers…
Balancing being a career woman and a mum can be incredibly tough and time-consuming, and often it doesn’t seem like there is any time left to focus on your own self care. However, if you don’t fit in a few spare moments within the day to address your needs and put yourself first, over time,you’ll find that you won’t be able to function at one hundred percent anymore. This will have a…
If you have read my previous blogs, then you will know that I was very worried before I went off on maternity leave that I would lose my identity without my career. Regularly there are days when I need to remind myself who I am and reassure myself that I am more than just a feeding, highchair cleaning, nappy changing, baby brain nursery rhyme singer. One of the ways I do this is by doing exercise.
We all love summer and being outside in the sunshine is fun, good for you and should be encouraged … but never under estimate the power of our English sun. It is frighteningly easy for your child to over-heat or get sun burn. Read our top tips to help keep your little ones safe in the sun this summer.
Think ahead:
Dress your child/children appropriately for the weather. Loose…
One of the best perks of my job is meeting inspirational mumpreneurs such as Hippychick founder Julia Minchin who reveals her secret path to successin this candid interview.
The founder of the family-friendly and award-winning company Hippychick tells London Mums editor Monica Costa how the business has made her the strong and capable mumpreneur she has…