12 Toys of Christmas …. and the winner is…
Nov 05 2018
As Christmas draws closer, we all wonder what Santa will be bringing to our kids – I still believe in Santa, so don’t look so surprised! One of my favourite places to purchase all my stuff is eBay because it’s quick to search for the best deals on the mobile phone and these days you can get pretty much everything there at lower prices. I found a recent report by eBay on the 12 Toys of Christmas interesting, considering the amount of data they have available on tap. They have also partnered with Social and Behavioural Psychologist Honey Langcaster-James to uncover why these toys benefit a child’s development and help parents choose the perfect gift this Christmas. London Mums have checked the list and selected their favourite toy out of the 12. Find out which one it is below.
Win 1 of 12 copies of Holly Webb’s Book Evie’s War
Nov 03 2018
Evie’s War is a youth novel by best-selling author and prolific writer Holly Webb (4 October 2018, Scholastic) based on the real-life bombing of Whitby in 1914. It’s a moving story of love, loss and learning to grow up.
Following the success of her previous books, The Princess and the Suffragette and Return to the Secret Garden, Evie’s War helps to mark the 100 year anniversary of the end of WWI – it’s a timely book that’s full of heart and emotion and based on real-life events.
Why in the British school system a good school might be better than an outstanding school
Nov 02 2018
This blog on the British school system might be controversial but I speak from personal experience. I have experimented first hand that an outstanding school is often (not always) more interested in academic results at the expense of its students’ wellbeing, not just mental health in broad terms but also physical health. My son went to an outstanding secondary school last year that was all good on paper but did not nurture social skills in the slightest. I felt that it was more like a Victorian age institution that preferred punishment to positive reinforcement, where children are disciplined with detention for little infractions (i.e. a non-perfect tie knot) all the time and never rewarded for good behaviour and results.
Book of the week: A Year in Impressionism
Nov 01 2018
Impressionism is by far my favourite art genre and I already own a considerable amount of books about this fascinating artistic movement. A new book A Year in Impressionism, published in hardback by Prestel in October, is a great addition to my personal library and would make a great gift to any art lover.
Unique Ways To Save Money On Your Wedding
Nov 01 2018
I love weddings! I have organised my own one and filmed friends’ celebrations so over the years I gained some experience to the point that I wanted to become a wedding planner. Wedding planning can be as exciting as it is stressful. Knowing your budget from the start and using tricks and tips to stay on budget can make the planning go more smoothly.
There are so many things to consider when planning your wedding. It’s so much more than the dress and the reception dinner. Once you have decided on a venue, the style and the size of your wedding you can start to actually make real preparations.
What to expect at group and individual admissions interviews for selective schools
Oct 30 2018
What are schools looking for in admissions interviews?
Selective schools are increasingly relying on interviews to help them as part of their final selection decisions. Some schools will use the classic one-to-one interview, some prefer group interviews, and some use a combination of both approaches. The keys to success in this form of assessment are letting children know roughly what to expect and helping them be prepared to converse with adults and cooperate with their peers.
