London Mums Magazine

Top tips for returning to the workplace

Aug 22 2021

Whether you’re returning to work after maternity leave, or after an extended break, the prospect of either can be quite daunting. As a Coach and also ex-recruiter, I know how hard it can be for some to place themselves in a position of strength when looking for that next chapter of their working lives. I often ask a significant question to my clients when coaching;

‘what can you do to help you deal with the emotional challenge as well as the practical challenge of what you want to achieve?’

This is a big question, but often helps find clarity, and I feel it’s quite apt in this scenario. Below are some top tips from both an emotional and practical perspective for Mum’s looking to return to the workplace.

Moving house? Here’s a checklist to make sure everything goes smoothly

Aug 20 2021

Everyone knows that moving house is a stressful experience, even when it’s just you. When you’re moving your entire family to a new home, things get a lot more frantic a lot more quickly. You are constantly being pulled by two different forces, as the need to make sure that you’ve got everything packed and ready to go in your old place is just as urgent as the need to make sure that everything is set up to avoid any disruption in your new home. When you’ve got kids to think about as well, the chances are slim that you are going to be able to take a few leisurely days off to simply focus on sorting things out.

How to talk to your teen about STIs

Aug 18 2021

The conversation around sexually transmitted infections can, at times, be awkward. Discussing STIs with their teenage child can be exceedingly awkward, at times challenging and albeit a bit frightening for many parents. Despite being an uncomfortable topic to talk about, it is a valuable conversation to have.

Reports suggest that every four minutes, a young person in England is diagnosed with an STI. Statistics such as these show how increasingly common STIs are amongst young people. There are numerous reasons why teens are at a higher risk of getting an STI compared to adults. For instance, many do not know that they need tests to check for STIs. Some do not use protection correctly every time they have sex.

Family-friendly shopping: Is it possible?

Aug 17 2021

In answer to the title, of course it is.

For many of us, shopping with the kids can be a sluggish day at best. It’s not their primary idea of fun, yet with errands to be run, it has to be done.

While there are no hard and fast answers for shopping with every child out there, today’s guide should hopefully help most of you. Let’s now take a look at some of the best tips and tricks to adopt the next time you venture to a shopping district with the family.

A hurricane-proof home: What are the best construction practices?

Aug 17 2021

The weather changes all over the world made me reflect on potential risks to my UK property. When hurricane season rolls around, coastal homeowners begin to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. In the past few years, hurricanes have been devastating to the United States, with Hurricane Micheal sweeping through the Florida Panhandle in 2018 and causing record damage. Individuals who plan to build a home in a hurricane-prone area need to learn about the best construction practices for making their home as hurricane-proof as possible.

How to support the man in your life: male hair loss, potential causes and treatment options

Aug 16 2021

Most men will experience some level of hair loss in their lives. The most common condition is called androgenetic alopecia, and it is a genetic condition; however, there are other conditions or events that can cause hair loss in men. Nearly all men will experience some form of hair loss by the time they reach their sixties, although the amount of hair loss itself will vary, and so for some men, it may be barely noticeable, whereas, for others, it will be significant.

For some men, hair loss can be extremely distressing, and it can have a huge impact on their self-esteem and their mental health as a whole. However, learning more about the causes and treatment options can means that you can help them to adjust. Read on to find out more.