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Pillow Pets: toy or cushion?

Whether you are child or an adult you can now have a soft cuddle whenever you want it by hugging these super soft pillow pets. It is a great investment as you can use it both as a toy and as a cushion. Brilliant idea! Forget cheap imitations, Mookie Toys have brought the original Pillow Pets to the UK this spring. Pillow Pets are the new premium quality plush toy made of ultra-soft and cuddly…
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Helpful tips to save your water

Water water rain rain everywhere but the drought is not over. As the hosepipe ban is introduced across parts of the UK, people need to make sure they’re keeping an eye on their water consumption. The shortage will affect millions of homeowners, not to mention having a potentially adverse effect on the UK’s wildlife. Cutting down water usage not only makes good environmental sense, it can…
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Exclusive interviews with Zumbatomic® (Zumba for kids) Queen Gina Grant & Akile Alexander of Latin Vibes

Many of you will have heard of Zumba® Dance Fitness by now, but did you know that there are 7 other ways we can all enjoy Zumba®, which include sitting, being in the water, using weights, so that all age ranges and fitness/physical abilities can take part? Zumbatomic® is just one of these branches of Zumba® which is designed specifically for kids (ages 4-12). It’s a high-energy, fun fitness…
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Media opportunity with BBC3: Are you having a baby? Are you aged 16 – 30 and based in the UK?

Are you having a baby? Are you aged 16 – 30 and based in the UK? Do you want to share your story? Firecracker Films are making a landmark documentary for BBC3, following young Brits embarking on one of the most remarkable journeys of their lives – having a baby. We’re looking for individuals or couples, aged between 16-25, who are having a baby and want to share their story. We want YOU to…
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GETTING KIDS ACTIVE: IT’S JUST CHILD’S PLAY

Play sessions get kids more active than at any other time of the school day according to new report. New research has revealed that playing is the best route to physical activity for primary school children. The study, undertaken by the British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA) and the Institute of Youth Sport at Loughborough University, suggests that children are more active when given time…
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Some Principles of Keeping Love Alive…

I am sometimes really frustrated that the education system today does not prepare us for what it TRULY takes to make a romantic relationship work in the long-term. I wish that I had known some of these principles before I got married. Unfortunately I had to make all the mistakes before I learnt all of these lessons for the future. I had to develop some compassion for myself because I really…
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Revising with Colour

This article about the importance of working with colours is written by Guest Blogger, Caroline Ridges from STABILO. We all know how tough it is to be a teenager. You’re not a child but not quite an adult and you have to deal with a lot of changes in a short space of time, not to mention the extra pressure from school when the exam period hits. It’s no wonder kids can find it difficult to…
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Are my twins identical?

During prenatal scans almost 15% of parents may be misinformed about whether their twins are identical or not, says a new study from UCL. The research highlights the difficulties associated with determining whether same-sex twins are from one egg or two, and therefore whether they are identical or non-identical. The team, led by Dr Clare Llewellyn of UCL’s Health Behaviour Research Centre…
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New and Inspired products tailored for you, your baby’s safety and wellbeing

London Mums’ favourite baby feeding essentials! Funky, fashionable, unbreakable but more importantly safe and cost effective. Mii™ STORY MII™ MUM Stephanie Sirota, Co Founder, one of eight bothers and sisters: “After our mum survived cancer we wanted to develop a BPA -EA free product line with a style for today and the future.” With the global mum in mind we have developed…
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Bereavement - how parents can help children cope positively with the grieving process by Sue Atkins, parenting expert and author

Here is a great article on how to help children cope with the death of parent from our London Mums archive (2009). A recent scenario triggered the re-posting of this very useful article exclusively written by the best parenting expert in the UK and TV star Sue Atkins. Beginning the grieving process For many children their first real experience with loss happens when a pet dies. There are…
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