London Mums Magazine

Bright Horizons pioneers new Early Years curriculum with wellbeing at its core

Jul 19 2021

Nursery and back-up care provider Bright Horizons has designed an innovative new Early Years curriculum which will be in all its nursery settings in England by September following a successful pilot programme. The pioneering curriculum, Bright Beginnings, focuses on children’s emotional wellbeing as the key to learning.

Everything you need to know about Collagen as a supplement

Jul 14 2021

Have you heard about collagen? To tell you the truth, until a few weeks ago, I didn’t know much about collagen as a suppplement and I was surprised to hear all about it recently during a health conference.

The term collagen comes from the Greek word ‘glue’ and it’s the most ample protein in the body and collagen is the main component for muscles,tendons, skin, bones, hair and ligaments. Unfortunately nowadays it seems that there’s a collagen decline due to people eating high levels of sugar. Also trauma, for example when we break a bone, or being overweight which may bring joint issues – which is a very common factor – and menopause as it may affect bone health.

The history of the T-shirt: From underwear to symbol of rebelliousness

Jul 14 2021

These days T-shirts are so common and so widely used that we might not even notice them unless they carry messages that the individuals want to express.

I have gone back in time to see where the T-shirt has come from.

In Victorian times sailors in the British Empire and in the USA used t-shirts to protect themselves from adverse weather. Later on, workers started using t-shirts not just inside factories but also outside.

Attraction review: Buckingham Palace Garden open to the public for the first time in history

Jul 13 2021

This summer families can discover the sights of private areas of Buckingham Palace Garden enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to picnic with views of the Palace. I have done that and loved feeling the soft grass under my bare feet and laying on historical grounds.

Kids and parents alike can wander around the garden’s winding paths and experience the beauty and calm of this walled oasis in central London. Among the many features to discover are the 156-metre Herbaceous Border, the Horse Chestnut Avenue, the plane trees planted by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and the famous lake with its island that is home to the Buckingham Palace bees (accessible exclusively to Prince Albert who used it as his man cave).

Are you a panicking parent or a calm carer?

Jul 12 2021

If you’re a working parent wondering how you’ll survive the summer school holidays, new research shows you’re not alone!

The approach of the long summer school holidays can bring out different feelings for different families. While some parents and guardians look forward to spending more time with the children, others can be slightly nervous about how they are going to keep the kids entertained for such a long stretch, especially if they’re having to balance work demands at the same time.

Start your morning right and you can have a brilliant day – here’s how

Jul 08 2021

I don’t know about you but, these days there are some mornings where I’m not even sure of how far into the week I am. Like so many, I’m working from home. The old routines of getting up, getting the kids ready, breakfast and getting off to work have all but gone and like everyone else I am not sure if this will have changed by the end of June.

But regardless of restrictions that are still in place and the changes that will eventually come it important to manage our mornings. And the best way to do that is by embracing the ‘micro-moment’ – tiny little manageable interventions that can make a huge difference.