Forty something pop princess – Choices and consequences

“Mummy, what do you think?” Hmm. I think I have just walked in on a conversation I don’t want to get involved in. My teenage daughter is looking at me imploringly with her beautifully expressive eyes, widening them to full stretch in the way she does when she is trying to tell me something telepathically. Read More »

Sex education: tips for parents who don’t know where to start with the ‘birds and bees talk’

Well, well… Personally I find the topic of sex education quite tough to discuss with my child. Kids are curious and the crucial questions come up at some point. Interestingly, it would appear parents agree with Ofcom’s findings as recent research from Mum Show Live! (exhibition for parents with kids at school age) shows 95 per cent of British parents say it will be mum who teaches their kids about the birds and the bees. Read More »

The day of unrest – 10% say Sunday is the BUSIEST day

Sunday’s are no longer a day of rest, with the typical Brit carrying out a list of up to 15 jobs. Researchers found that one in ten claim Sundays now, in fact, the busiest day of the week with cleaning, ironing and washing topping the list of laborious tasks. Read More »

How to Train the Perfect Page Boy

Your Son has been asked to be a Page Boy. Once the initial excitement has subsided, your thoughts will turn to how you can prepare him for the big day ahead. Read More »

Bright but needs to concentrate

Have you ever wondered why some children can concentrate and finish their homework on time, while others need to be chased around the room? In the last ten to twelve years, neuro-scientists and psychologists have made advancements in this area of brain research and we now know that this inability to concentrate is called “Working Memory Deficit”. Read More »

First aid: Spinal Injury – when to move them

People are often confused and scared about when to move someone and when to keep them still, this is particularly important when there is a serious risk of them having a spinal injury. Read More »

First aid: Poisoning – would you know what to do?

A staggering 25,000 under-5s are rushed to A&E each year in the UK with suspected accidental poisoning. One in five of these cases (that’s around 15 every day) will be serious enough for the child to be admitted to hospital for further observation and/or treatment. Read More »

BIRTH TO TWO YEARS IS MOST FINANCIALLY STRESSFUL TIME FOR PARENTS

A recent focus group including London Mums confirmed what a new study from Aviva revealing birth to two years as the most financially stressful time for parents. Check out this video full of interesting interviews with some of our amazing mums and mumpreneurs. Read More »

Top tips for keeping your family safe online

To celebrate SAFER INTERNET DAY today, we publish here a guide on what you need to know to keep your family safe online. Read More »

Arctic freeze brings hidden dangers – Safety tips for motorists

With heavy snow and ice predicted across all parts of the UK this weekend and into next week, The Royal Life Saving Society UK, Britain’s leading lifesaving and lifeguarding organisation, warns motorists to be extra vigilant in snow and bad weather and for parents to teach their children not to go on to frozen lakes, ponds, canals and reservoirs under any circumstances. Media coverage has highlighted that many people are risking their lives by venturing onto frozen water. Read More »