Parenting Skills

It only takes a minute...to find your flow!

“It only takes a minute to do that!” How many times have you heard this sort of statement? What are your thoughts? How you react depends on your disposition towards time. Are you a person who meticulously measures time, or maybe you are a person who says, ‘It takes as long as it takes!’? Most adults fall somewhere in the middle. However you look at it, time…
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Parenting Skills

The importance of developing entrepreneurial skills in children

To get an understanding of entrepreneurship, a 7 year-old child does not need to learn how to make investments or conduct B2B marketing. In many countries, the term “business” is still associated with the decade the 1990s. However, the development of entrepreneurial skills is first and foremost about literacy and responsibility. In this blog London Mums explore opportunities for…
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Parenting Skills

How to talk to children about the death of The Queen

The death of The Queen has left a void and at this extremely sad time, London Mums have reached out to childhood bereavement charity, Winston’s Wish, that has shared ways you can talk to children about the death of Queen Elizabeth. A much-loved and highly respected public figure, Queen Elizabeth dedicated her life to public service and helping others, earning the affection of generations here in…
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Parenting Skills

How to move on from divorce

When you and your partner have made the decision to divorce, thinking about what comes after may be daunting. After a divorce, a new life awaits you. This prospect can be worrisome and understandably so. But one thing to remember is to stay calm and organise how you will adjust to this big change. Divorce solicitor, Carole Nettleton, has helped to create this guide on how to move on from…
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Parenting Skills

Three ways to move your child from anxious to calm

In this blog, I am providing tips to move your child from anxious to calm. The story On the 20th of January 2012, my life changed. My son was born, and within a few minutes, he was ripped away from us to have surgery. I remember being called into the room and the surgeon looking down at the floor; it was clear it was bad news. In a shaken voice, he told us there was no hope, and our son would not…
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Parenting Skills

How to deal with tantrums and challenging behaviours

How to deal with tantrums and challenging behaviours is the main subject of my latest blog. Being a parent is difficult. We are human, and I am sure you, like me, had moments of your child refusing to listen and you need to get out the door. Or, you say no to something and get a tantrum that seems to come out of nowhere and is uncontrollable. You might feel embarrassed in public or feel your…
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Parenting Skills

Health and safety at sports summer camps: how accidents and injuries can be avoided

We have received an interesting guest post about health and safety at summer camps written by Charlotte Dowson, Senior Solicitor in the Accident Claims Team at Bolt Burdon Kemp. During each summer holiday thousands of children across the UK attend sports summer camps. Parents choose a camp for their children based on the kind of sport on offer and their children’s particular needs. For parents…
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Is the Online Gaming voice chat feature suitable for children?

We’ve all had that gaming session where it was just top notch. The ones which you remember and try to recreate, the ones where you try to game with the same people time and again. Even when you’re fighting against another team, it’s the camaraderie and chat that can turn a good session great. For such a small part of the game it has a huge impact. Yet it’s the one part of the game which…
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Parenting Skills

New study reveals the viral TikTok parenting hacks you shouldn’t be living without

A new social media study from gifts and gadgets retailer Menkind reveals TikTok’s top parenting hacks. Ahead of celebrating dads on Father’s Day, the analysis delved into thousands of videos with parenting related hashtags from the last 12 months to uncover the most popular parenting hacks according to the number of times they’ve been played. Inventive dad hacks lead the way over…
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Online or In-Person loans? What to choose? 

Many people nowadays use personal loans. But what it’s best? An online or in-person loan? It depends on what you need and values most. If you’re the type of person who likes face-to-face experience, you should opt to go on a physical bank. If you need fast funding, an online lender can be worth your time. The best choice is usually a loan that offers you a lower interest rate regardless of…
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