Schooling

Back-To-School: The smart shopper's guide

Back-To-School: The smart shopper’s guide. With the kids going back to school, many parents are pulling their hair out, wondering how they’re going to provide them with everything they need. That’s where this post can help. We take a look at some of the unique things you can do to bring down the cost of sending your child back-to-school for the new term. Here’s everything you…
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Parenting Skills

Dealing with a move to a new city - A simple guide

For many London Mums, living in the midst of a city, no matter what area they occupy, is second nature. There’s certainly an adjusted flow of life in an urban area compared to much of the country, but that doesn’t mean you have it worse off. In fact, having access to all of the modern-day conveniences, living on the cutting edge, ensuring your children are closer to job opportunities, all of…
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Fitness & Health

The problem with over-the-counter hearing aids

The technology behind hearing aids keeps advancing. It’s far better today than fifty years ago or even twenty. That’s great news for anyone losing their hearing. There are hearing solutions involving the different hearing aids on the market, and many are quite effective. However, you may not be certain about whether an over-the-counter hearing aid is the best option or whether you’d do…
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Fashion & Beauty

5-minute beauty hacks for the school run

Mornings are often a chaotic whirlwind for parents, especially when the school run is part of the equation. The mad dash to get both yourself and your little ones ready can leave you feeling frazzled. Amidst the morning rush, finding time for a full beauty routine might seem impossible. But fear not, London Mums, because we’ve got you covered with some quick beauty hacks that will have you…
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Fashion & Beauty

Coping with curls, bane or blessing

Coping with curls – bane or blessing – Oh for straight hair that does as it’s told. ‘Why? Curls are adorrrable’, you say. Because. The first rule of natural curls is: there IS no rule. No consistency across your scalp, and no two are the same. I get corkscrews framing my face, but at the back I’m blessed with scrub. Nor do my ringlets bond in the same way on any…
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Fitness & Health

What are possible complications of gastritis?

Gastritis is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterised by inflammation of the stomach lining, gastritis can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms and potentially serious health complications if left untreated. In this comprehensive article, London Mums magazine‘s experts will delve into the intricacies of gastritis, explore its symptoms…
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Fitness & Health

How to boost your child's health from today

As a parent, you will want your child to be as healthy as possible. Although most children are primarily healthy, there are ways you can boost your child’s health and ensure they are the healthiest they can be. Photo by Tatiana Syrikova Here is some great advice to help boost your child’s health from today. Find them the best healthcare support Whether your child gets sick or not, it is ideal…
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Parenting Skills

How foster carers can avoid burning out

Becoming a foster carer is a rewarding experience due to the positive changes you get to make in the world. However, parental burnout is real, and it affects foster carers too. Parents who experience burnout feel exhausted all the time and may develop mental health issues due to the constant stress they are under. Here are four things foster carers can do to avoid burnout and remain effective…
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Fashion & Beauty

Are old shoes affecting our wellbeing?

How often should we replace our old shoes? I have asked around various shoe shops on high streets of London and shop assistants have told me that in order to answer that, they first need to determine their clients’ shoe-changing habits, as this greatly impacts their recommendations for future shoe purchases. They’ve noticed two main types of customers when it comes to buying new shoes: the…
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Parenting Skills

The key to preserving your family's future: A guide to lasting power of attorney

While some may view planning for incapacitation as morbid, it is a crucial aspect of future planning. This article explores the concept of a lasting power of Attorney (LPA), emphasising its significance in preserving family futures. It provides a comprehensive guide to setting up an LPA, distinguishes between its types, elucidates the role of an attorney, and offers practical management tips. This…
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