Second Time Mum in London and Over 40 – the Essential Survival Guide

Being an over 40 mum isn’t the oddity that it used to be; there’s three times as many of us as there were 20 years ago and believe me, London is full of yummy mummies. It can be tough at times, but being older and wiser when you have your second child often has its perks; we’ve got years of experience on those poor first time mums, and native Londoners find it easier to brave the hustle and bustle of the big city with a pram by their side. If you’re looking for pointers or just a bit of friendly support, check out my top tips; it’s London living, family-style. Read More »

Do you know what the most dangeous room in the home is?

Did you know that more accidents happen at home than anywhere else? In fact, The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) states that more children die annually because of accidents than illnesses such as meningitis. It’s a shocking statistic but what is the most dangerous room and what steps can you take to avoid mishaps happening there? Read More »

iF Poems: The first ever poetry App for children in aid of Save The Children

Read by Helena Bonham Carter and Bill Nighy and illustrated by Natasha Law. Designed and conceived by former actress and mother of three Allie Esiri and writer and mother of five Rachel Kelly, the iF Poems App aims to introduce poetry to school-age children in a creative, fun way. Inspired by their own children’s love of reading (but also their incessant desire to play on the iPad) this collection will entertain as much as it educates. Ten per cent of all sales of the App will go to Save the Children’s work helping children the world over fulfill their potential. Read More »

New government service ‘Tell Us Once’ helps new parents

A new Tell Us Once service which will help to make life easier for new parents is being rolled out across the country. The new service will help to cut red tape and paperwork when a new baby is born by making it easier for people to notify government authorities about changes in their circumstances. Read More »

Baby Swimming: More Than Just a Badge

Leading swimming expert Laura Molloy explains why swimming is a vital lifesaving skill. Read More »

MINE! Best book to teach toddlers sharing skills

MINE! is one of London Mum’s favourite books and very useful as it provides a light-hearted look at the thorny toddler issue of sharing from award-winning illustrator Rachel Bright. Read More »

Parents fear empty nests as students settle into campus life

Concerns about financial management rife as leading student counsellor gives top tips for beating separation woes. Read More »

Brush up on your burns first aid skills in time for Bonfire night with FREE First aid training for all parents!

81% of parents in the UK don’t have the knowledge required to administer basic first aid to a baby or a child although one in four will have to deal with an emergency first aid situation. A new online training campaign has just been launched to help improve parents’ first aid skills. Read More »

Are we more safety conscious than our parents? A new survey reveals a change in attitude

If you think back to when you were a young child, can you remember your mum’s approach to safety? A new study by the UK home safety brand Lindam has revealed that nearly eight in ten mums believe their own mums were not overly safety conscious when they were children. But despite this, nearly 30% would still trust her over their mother-in-law when it comes to their babies’ safety. Read More »

Parents under too much pressure to ‘perform’ – comments on Unicef report findings

A recent report from Unicef has found that British parents place more value on material goods than spending time as a family. Read More »