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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Fitness & Health

Social Anxiety: A closer look

In 2023, there’s much less stigma around mental health. This is great, as it means people are more comfortable discussing their mental health and seeking help when they feel like they need it. One of the most common mental health problems today is social anxiety. From your average person in the street to big-name celebrities and influencers, it’s something that can affect anyone. Although it…
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Fitness & Health

Your Clitoris and 'Cliturgy': Debunking myths and embracing sexual knowledge for women's empowerment

If we consider our clitoris as holy, (it’s felt slutty for a very long time) then there will be a liturgy surrounding its worship. The Good Sex rituals we like that we know best, our ‘Cliturgy’. It’s all very fine us knowing our clit inside out; do our partners? It’s a difficult discussion to have at the best of times, made worse by conflicting views as to how…
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Special Kids

The potential of Play: How Occupation Therapy fosters childhood development

Senior Occupational Therapist for over 30 years Kim Cunningham shares here her insights on how Occupation Therapy fosters childhood development. Kim understands that children with developmental disabilities may struggle in their day-to-day lives without receiving the support they need. Occupational therapy can provide children with valuable tools to enhance their daily lives and improve their…
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