Baby & Toddlers

“WELL-HEELED” LONDONER’S TWENTY TIMES MORE LIKELY TO NAME THEIR CHILD BORIS THAN THE REST OF THE UK

I found this news quite funny so in this greyish day, I hope this story cheers you up. A recent analysis of kid’s names in London’s poshest postcodes reveals naming trends of the wealthy. Would you believe what this trend is? Today London’s babysitting and childcare agency Like Minders reveals a unique insight into baby names in London’s richest neighbourhoods, with parents twenty times…
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Fitness & Health

Whooping Cough - what it is and how to recognise it

Pregnant women are currently being advised to be vaccinated against Whooping cough as there has been a recent rise in cases and 9 newborn babies have died this year. Whooping cough usually starts with a sore throat, runny nose and slight fever and they feel generally tired and unwell,  within 2 or 3 days they can develop a cough. The cough can come and go but they then start to produce sticky…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Mumpreneur's testimonial: Guide to Successful Mumpreneurship By Salima Manji

Salima Manji is a mum of two from Fulham, West London, where she has just set up her new business City Networking Events. In this letter she tells all about her secrets to becoming a successful mumpreneur. My background is in Investment Banking and I have always been a very career driven lady – I didn’t want that to stop just because I’d had children. I did, however, want to spend more…
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Fitness & Health

Top 5 Questions on Cerebral Palsy

Below are 5 common questions asked about cerebral palsy which will allow you to learn more about the condition and how it affects sufferers. 1. What causes cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is usually caused by an injury to the brain before, during or after birth. There are a variety of causes, but some common ones include: lack of oxygen to the brain, abnormal brain development or a premature/…
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Schooling

Tiring Timetables! UK children are now working over 54 hours a week at school and on extra-curricular activities

With discussions on media this week on proposals to lower the school age to two years old, I wonder whether we are really looking into our children’s wellbeing…. Childhood is meant to be fun and filled with lots of playtime. Playing and even silly games are important part of healthy living no matter what people say. Children also need time to chill out and relax not just learning. A…
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Mums Tips

Lifestyle & interior design Agony Aunt Aneliese answers your questions this November

November is the month to get organised before the stressful – I mean ‘festive’ season starts. This month’s questions focus on planning ahead and getting the home in tip top shape before it becomes a seasonal hotel, filled to the brim with close friends and distant relatives alike. This is the first of many monthly columns for London Mums Magazine and I enjoyed writing it and passing on my…
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Parenting Skills

Bonfire Night Safety Tips by Fireman Sam

Remember the 5th of November 2013 it’s Bonfire Night and there will be lots of fireworks displays across London. The nation’s favourite firefighter, Fireman Sam will be fronting his own national Bonfire Night safety campaign. Bonfire Night celebrates the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Catholic conspirator Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament and King James I. To this day…
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Fitness & Health

Is Echinacea really helpful to fight colds?

When it comes to seasonal flu and colds I would personally do anything to prevent myself and my family getting sick… So over the years I have tried many remedies. One of them is Echinacea. But recently I have read that it is more like a placebo. I have researched a bit and I have come to the conclusion that Echinacea is good for you as a mild preventative remedy combined with good nutrition…
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Fitness & Health

First Aid and fireworks

Firework Advice and First Aid tips should something go wrong Over a four week period around November 5th more than 1,000 people are likely to suffer injuries due to fireworks. Of these accidents, nearly 600 are likely to occur at home or private parties and nearly 400 accidents are likely to  involve children under the age of 13*. Picture Supplied by Action Images The safest way to enjoy…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

How to build an effective Personal Brand

Today we live in a consumer society where we are bombarded with product placement and brand identity everywhere we turn. Overwhelmed by choice, we opt for brands that speak to some part of us with a clear message, be it a promise of youth, organic credentials, good value, effectiveness or something else. The same can be said to apply for gaining success in our careers – we need to have a clear…
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