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Kids
From memoirs of motherhood to our favourite fiction about parenting, these are the books all mums need to read - and the new releases in 2020 that you can't miss
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Shopping
Like a really good book, London's independent children's bookshops can transport us to another world. Here are the ones to visit now.
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Kids
Desperate to get your kids excited about art from a young age? Find us a London parent who isn't. We've rounded up the paintings and sculptures they'll love.
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Classical Music
Peppa Pig: My First Concert is an interactive introduction to a live orchestra for kids.
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Immersive
Get up close and personal with beasts from 252 million years ago - the precursors to dinosaurs - in this new interactive exhibition at the Horniman
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Kids
London's indoor ski centres aren't just fun, they're also a great weekend activity for the family - whether or not you're planning on jetting off for a ski season
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Classical Music
Book in for the latest installment of the Harry Potter Film Concert series at the Royal Albert Hall
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Kids
ALMA Deli is Belgravia's one-stop spot for kid-friendly activities and healthy eating, with plant-based cooking, crystal and science labs, yoga, singing bowls and much more.
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Kids
From the shows and exhibits to see to the trends to get ahead of, this is what you'll be doing with the kids in 2020
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Immersive
Kickstart imaginations with these immersive experiences for kids in London
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Kids
Blow their tiny minds without blowing your budget: check out our round up of the best free events for kids in London
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Kids
Looking for kids' yoga classes in London? From schools to yoga studios, here's why you should introduce your child to yoga – and where to do it
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Kids
Whether you're into yoga or Crossfit, Pilates or barre, mum and baby fitness classes can be found all over London – and near you.
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Kids
Coworking spaces are all around London, but now several are offering childcare options, too. Here are the flexible childcare options in London you need to know about.
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Kids
Toy buying is no longer what it used to be: eco-conscious parents are now using toy rental and toy subscription sharing services
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Kids
Reusable nappies are a must for parents looking for ways to minimise their plastic use and waste. This is what you need to know...
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Kids
Plogging is a workout, an exercise in sustainability and a chance to reconnect with nature, plus anyone can do it. Here's why you should introduce the kids to plogging.
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Kids
Podcasts for mums can be useful, practical, escapist and inspiring. These are the best podcasts for mums in the UK to check out now.
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Kids
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s The Snail and the Whale, reimagined by Tall Stories, is on at the Apollo this festive season
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Immersive
From experiential slime to colour-in walls, these are the amazing kids' activities and immersive pop-ups to check out across the pond (and eagerly await in London)
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Kids
A book is an adventure, a treasure, a whole new world to discover. These children's books are beautifully bound, illustrated and designed to enjoy for years to come.
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Themes
Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever is the perfect intro theatre show for under-4s
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Shopping
When it comes to Christmas gifts for kids, the options are endless. This edit will help you find the right present for all ages - including parents
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Themes
Looking for things to do in London with the kids this January? We’ve rounded up the best the city has to offer.
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Themes
Kes Gray and Jim Field's beloved picture book, Oi Frog!, is now a musical at the Lyric this December - and your toddler will be totally obsessed
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Kids
The Sleeping Trees are back with a new scrambled fairy tale Christmas show at Battersea Arts Centre - and it's fabulous
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Visual Arts
Combine festive cheer with art and culture with the best Christmas events at London's art and historical museums in 2019
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Kids
STEM meets sweets at Gingerbread City's impressive architectural displays at Somerset House
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Kids
Move over Winter Wonderland, From Santa's grottos to cool shows, these are the alternative Christmas events kids will love
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Themes
Don't miss LEGO's Twelve Rebuilds of Christmas display at The Savoy this festive season
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Kids
Looking for things to do in London with the family this Christmas? From the best winter wonderlands to the most beautiful ice rinks, get ready for festive cheer
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These are the best Christmas pantos to see in London with the family this season