Summer’s over and Autumn is on its way – perfect timing to take a break and assess what’s working and what needs some attention in your career. Maybe you’re thinking of returning to work after a break or maybe you’re ready to ramp up your career now the kids are a bit older. Whatever your situation you can bet there are some self-limiting beliefs lurking around and some inner critics…
Parents are always on call with homework support. Times tables are essential for maths and children need quick multiplication skills throughout high school, college, and life. Mum and dad need a lot of patience to help their child work with and enjoy the quest of conquering these figures, but be sure that it is well worth it in the end. In this feature London Mums offer help and tools that will…
This Summer I attended a very inspirational event filled with new authors whom I would describe ‘writers from the heart’, i.e. people whose lives have been touched by dramatic events and have consequently written books inspired by their feelings. One of these writers from the heart who touched me as a mother is Carmella B’Hahn. This is her story told in her own words. Read them and…
Sending your child to school needn’t cost an arm and a leg so, like every year over the Summer, London Mums have gone on the hunt for the best bargains in back to school essentials and here are our findings.
School Uniforms
London Mums’ favourite retailer in back to school essentials in 2015 has to be Aldi which has new Specialbuys in the Back to School range in stores.
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Public Health England (PHE) is welcoming the start of the new MenACWY vaccination programme that will offer teenagers protection against meningitis (inflammation of the brain) and septicaemia (blood poisoning) caused by four meningococcal strains including MenW.
From 3rd August 2015, GPs will be inviting teenagers aged 17 and 18 (born between 01 September 1996 and 31 August 1997) for the vaccine.
It can be difficult for the whole family when you have a baby that doesn’t sleep well. You and your partner are constantly tired and tense which can cause problems with each other as well as with yourself. You could become irritable, forgetful and even depressed, and despite your best efforts, a sleep deprived parent is simply not capable of being the best parent they could be. Here’s some…
Hello,
My name is Laura and I am a mother of two sweet little girls Niamh and Annie.
I would like to share with you my story as I am hoping it could help you, if you experience the same or similar problems with your kids.
My daughter Niamh is nearly three and she hasn’t been a good sleeper since birth, because she has allergies, asthma, hay fever, she is intolerant to dairy, so she has…
Lindsay O’Mahoney has made her name as the vocalist for country-tinged trio Honey Ryder, who are currently building to the release of their third studio album ‘Born In A Bottle’. Having balanced her career with motherhood, the songstress talks to Katherine Rippon about her first experience of childbirth was far from straightforward….
‘I started contractions on the…
Being a working mum in London can be quite a challenge especially if you work in an office which is based far from your house. Even before becoming a mum, I set up my own business to enjoy some flexibility and I have never looked back. As it’s my 10th year anniversary of flexible working and homeworking, I am now spilling the beans on pro and cons for London Mums.
Mumpreneur with pre-school…
The Child Internet safety summit this year in London was extremely resourceful for parents and teachers alike looking for solutions to their concerns on e-safety. The overall message was perfectly summarised by AVG® Technologies new #SmartUser project’s tagline ‘If you wouldn’t do it in real life, then don’t do it online’.
In this post we cover the results of a new…