Researchers from the University of Portsmouth Business School have won funding to examine shared parenting and contact orders for children whose parents separate. The research comes in the wake of fathers’ rights groups campaigning for more time with their children after divorce, and a mooted change in the law in favour of shared parenting becoming the norm.
Dr Maebh Harding and Dr Annika…
With all the Christmas get-togethers this time of year you’ll want to look your best, but if you’re pregnant, a new mum or a worn-out mother like me, you might be feeling a little less than glamorous. So, with partners off to Christmas do’s whilst you stay in to babysit, what better time to pamper? This week treat yourself to a quick little pick-me-up with a home pedicure – and…
Though many families are feeling the pinch, new research has revealed that the average 3-10 year old’s bedroom is filled with a whopping £1,200 worth of toys – almost five times the value of toys parents had when they were youngsters.
According to the poll of 1,000 UK parents of children aged between 3 and 10 years of age commissioned by Playmobil and conducted in November 2012 by…
Cherry Healey is one of my favourite TV presenters at the moment. She is so loveable, so funny and she is a London Mum!!! We have caught up with her at the launch of iPieces, a range of interactive games for the iPad.
What was your favourite game when you were a young girl? And why?
My absolute favourite (and worst game) was Monopoly – I’ve got three brothers and we played it all the…
This is the season, so how do you do classy party make-up without going ott & looking like a drag queen? Well Lisa Eldridge, make-up artist to the stars, has produced a lovely video-tutorial to show you everything you need to do.
The only thing to add, and something you’ll probably be asking yourself after watching the video, is how do I get such amazingly immaculate skin in the first…
The Research House a independent Market research company are looking to speak with second time mums on the topic of ‘Food Products’. We are looking specifically to speak to mums with at least a child between the age of 6 – 12 weeks. The focus group sessions are being organised on Thursday the 13th December 2012 in Central London at The Hilton Hotel in Paddington.
The Session will last…
As the Christmas season draws upon us, many parents will be gearing up to take on their annual role as ‘Movie Director’ to film their little one’s starring moment in school productions and carol services. Whether they’ve got a leading role as Mary or Joseph, or will be taking a star turn as one of the farm animals around the manger, parents want to do the best job of capturing the precious…
Finally a story I really enjoyed reading. What a brilliant idea to recycle all our kids’ micro scooters once kids have outgrown them. I love Anna and Philippa, they aren’t just two brilliant mumpreneurs but inspirational women who give back to their communities!
With nearly 1 million Micro Scooters having been sold in the UK in the last five years, the little three-wheelers have…
Grey hair. When you need it the least, you get more than ever. I barely have time to dry my hair these days let alone style it. Dying the grey out, well not only is that restricted to very special occasions, birthday’s, Christmas, it’s now become an event in itself. I have to schedule it in! By the time the kids are in bed, the washing up & baby’s bottles prepared, dinner cooked (albeit…
Watch this amazing testimonial from Sam & Sam, two London mumpreneurs who found inspiration for their business in Provence.
I recently met my former colleague and friend Sam Sost at her exclusive Christmas Gifts and Homewares Show & Tell Party in Barnes where her business partner and friend Sam showcased me an amazing range of unique and beautiful objects / gifts and met some of our…