Screen time is kind of a double-edged sword for a lot of parents. On one hand, it’s a saviour when you need five minutes of peace to chug down your cuppa before it goes cold. On the other, it’s that niggling worry in the back of your mind: “Is my child turning into a screen zombie?” But, try not to fret because, as you will see below, there are plenty of ways to help your kids make wiser…
Raising children in London comes with its unique challenges and opportunities. Parents in the capital city seek strategies to empower and nurture their offspring amidst the vibrant but often demanding urban landscape. Empowering kids with the tools they need to thrive goes far beyond ensuring academic success; it also involves fostering emotional resilience, social skills, and a strong sense of…
Families are the cornerstone of our lives, providing love, support and stability. However, even the closest families can experience disagreements, stress and conflict. Whether it’s because of external stressors or internal conflicts, many families find themselves in need of additional support to overcome obstacles and strengthen their bonds.
In times like these, family therapy can play an…
Sensory play is vital to early childhood development, offering young children a unique opportunity to explore their world through touch, sight, sound, taste, and smell. This type of play is enjoyable and crucial in developing sensory-related abilities. It helps toddlers and preschoolers build nerve connections in the brain’s pathways, which leads to the child’s ability to complete more…
Childhood is a crucial time for development, and the toys children play with can have a significant impact on their growth. Pretend play school toys are one such category that can greatly enhance early childhood development. These toys allow children to mimic real-world scenarios, engage in imaginative play, and develop a range of essential skills.
Imaginative Play and Creativity
Pretend play…
Finding the balance between screen time and real-world experiences is a challenge many parents face in the digital age. Your concerns about how much screen time is appropriate for your children reflect a common dilemma in modern family life. It’s crucial to weigh the benefits of digital devices, which can offer educational content and a window to the world, against the importance of physical…
Sleep is a fundamental aspect of our overall health and well-being, with its quality significantly influenced by our environment. The bedroom serves as a sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation, so the way it’s set up is an essential factor in ensuring restful nights and energised mornings. While bedroom decor is usually seen as a purely aesthetic element of the space, themed bedroom…
Today it’s World Sleep Day. To celebrate that, Super Dad creates app for daughter that takes bedtime monster checks to a WHOLE new level!
In 2021, when British Dad Anthony Gay created‘Monster Guard’– an Amazon Alexa Skill to help his six-year-old with her fear of bedtime monsters, he briefly contemplated the possibility that a few other parents would maybe discover…
Are you drowning in a sea of toys, wondering if less might actually mean more? London Mums Magazine is here to reveal why a curated playtime collection could be the key to unlocking your child’s potential.
Quality Over Quantity: Streamlining for Creativity
It’s time for a toy box revamp! London Mums suggest swapping out old toys for cherished gems from platforms like Facebook…
Ah, the joys of decluttering with kids – it’s like enlisting a mini army of tidiness experts! With half-term just around the corner and plenty of time to fill, why not turn the task of tidying into a family affair? After all, free labour (ahem, I mean, quality bonding time) is always welcome!
Here’s London Mums‘ very own guide to getting the little ones involved in…