Do you plan how to give feedback to your kids, or anyone else in your life? Often we don’t, and it might not be received – well. It’s true when we are frustrated, or irritated by something we tend to just say something, and it all comes out wrong. In Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) we study the impact our language has on other people, how the brain actually processes language and this…
Media are increasingly covering Laser Hair removal as an alternative to regular painful hair removal. I have removed my hair since I was 16 and I don’t particularly like it although I like the feel of my skin afterwards. In this piece you will find out the benefits of laser hair removal.
Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from the face, leg, arm, underarm, bikini line, and other…
My journey through muscle pain and how I deal with it through natural pain relief will bore some but I am sure will fascinate most mums and dads – especially if they have experienced constant muscle pain from a sport injury or even pregnancy at least once in their lifetime.
I have the mind of a 20 something trapped in the body of a 40 something… This can cause problems because my…
In less than two month’s time the iconic London Aquatics Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will host its biggest event since the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The London 2016 LEN European Aquatics Championships will feature Team GB’s medal hopefuls for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and will be the last chance to see the likes of Tom Daley, Adam Peaty and Jazmin Carlin compete before…
When your child or an adult you know flips out, melts down or lashes out, shouts how do you know what’s really going on – and how to deal with it calmly and compassionately?
We can all overreact sometimes and when it happens to someone we love it’s hard to know what to do for the best, these extreme reactions often trigger our own. If this is you, someone you work with or someone you…
Every seasons magazines compile a fashion trends’ piece so I feel I have to also do it but with an edge, i.e. with the realistic approach of a working mother who is not a model with the perfect body shape. Here is my Fashion Hot List SS16 including tips to brighten up your Spring Look with trendy fashion items and accessories handpicked by London Mums.
Spring means rain, rain, rain and a…
I grew up with Mary Poppins and I was always fascinated by her world, the magic or her bag and that mysterious part of London where she came from and disappeared back into with her umbrella. Her bag was particularly enchanting and could magically carry lots of items including furniture. I am pleased to say that I am now also a proud owner of a Mary Poppins’ handbag thanks to Made of Carpet…
Why is swaddling such a popular and widely used technique? The reasoning behind this practice is to provide an enclosed environment that simulates the surroundings of the womb, helping your baby to stay calm and comfortable. A newborn baby often experiences spasms in their sleep, caused by their newly functioning startle reflex. Although this is completely natural, it can disturb a baby’s rest…
Over 37,000 people in the UK die from Sepsis every year and many more people are affected; its effects are devastating. Sepsis has been in the news following the extremely sad case of William Mead and the catalogue of errors that led to his death. The enquiry highlighted how difficult Sepsis is to diagnose and the need for a public awareness campaign to alert people to look out for tell-tale signs…
Mothering Sunday (Mother’s Day) this year comes early on 6th March. So I find myself reflecting on the significance of motherhood in my life and in my fellow mums’ lives too.
Mum, mamma, Mutter etc. In whatever language this small word carries a big meaning for all of us. That meaning partly depends on how we feel about our own mothers and grandmothers and also what our communities…