Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Looking for a job in London

Looking for part time work is always a daunting aspect. In general, the thought of finding work is scary, particularly within the current economic climate. Being the largest city (and capital of our country) London is a great place to start. With plenty of jobs around, there are more options for working mums than ever. Workingmums is really great for mums needing a little help and guidance. One…
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Fitness & Health

Identify the hidden causes of childhood obesity says British Osteopathic Association

Childhood obesity is a big issue for parents. Conducting a full structural body check and lifestyle history on over-weight people under 25 years old could reveal the real problems that are causing many of Britain’s youth to gain weight. The new public health watchdog, Health and Wellbeing at Public Health England, has said this month that drastic measures need to be taken to help the 1.3 million…
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Fitness & Health

First aid: Asthma - how to help

Asthma is a common condition in which their airways go into spasm and cause tightness of the chest and severe difficulty breathing when someone is exposed to something that irritates their airways. The airways become narrow and the lining of the airways become inflamed, start to swell and can also start producing sticky mucus or phlegm which makes it even harder to breath. What causes asthma If…
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Fitness & Health

First aid: How to do CPR on a child

Would you know what to do if your child was unconscious or stopped breathing? . Here are some useful advice on CPR. Please watch my training video to show you clearly what to do. Danger First check it is safe and that there is nothing that has injured them and could be a danger for you. Response  Speak to them to see if they respond, if not pinch them hard on their ears. If you get a…
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Parenting Skills

The day of unrest - 10% say Sunday is the BUSIEST day

Sunday’s are no longer a day of rest, with the typical Brit carrying out a list of up to 15 jobs. Researchers found that one in ten claim Sundays now, in fact, the busiest day of the week with cleaning, ironing and washing topping the list of laborious tasks. The study commissioned by Chef & Brewer, found two thirds of adults regard Sundays as a day to ‘catch-up’ on everything that…
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Parenting Skills

How to Train the Perfect Page Boy

Your Son has been asked to be a Page Boy. Once the initial excitement has subsided, your thoughts will turn to how you can prepare him for the big day ahead. From a parent’s point of view, preparing him for the big day is the most important thing you can do for him. Make it fun and sound as though this is something he really would like to do. Don’t pressure him or tell him off if he gets it…
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Fitness & Health

Keeping Active Throughout Life As A Mum

As you may have already experienced, the benefits of exercise spread far and wide. Although trying to bring up small children and staying fit can sometimes be mission impossible. Sound familiar? What a lot of people don’t realise is that several short bursts of exercise can be just as effective as a longer session. So, if you do have that spare moment, grab the opportunity to jump onto your mat…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Join Milkly for London Mums, FREE online platform to showcase & sell your products

Following the introduction at the International Women’s Day Conference we are delighted to announce Milk.ly for London Mums: a unique FREE online platform to showcase female entrepreneurs’ businesses (handmade products / creations) that will eventually lead to sales generation. www.milk.ly/londonmums The Milk.ly team selects the most remarkable products from home-decor to fashion to…
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Mumpreneurs & Mums at work

Clocking Off for Easter

The hard earned Christmas break seems a distant memory and your kids are looking forward to the Easter holidays and the chocolate treats that come with it.  If you run your own business, ensuring you meet the needs of both your family and your customers can be tricky; especially when it comes to the school holidays.  Childcare is expensive and yet you don’t want to spend the holidays either…
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Fashion & Beauty

Pampering at home

You never need an excuse for a trip to a Spa, but if you can’t spare the time & money, or can’t tear yourself away from your little one(s), then why not create the perfect spa at home? Get together with a few mum friends and treat each other to some luxury treatments. It’s much easier to paint someone else’s nails, or apply a facemask than you think. And if you pool…
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