I am a contented Mummy of two healthy and vivacious kids and a Kensington lover. It all started when I had my first baby. It occurred to me that I was not the only one struggling with interrupted sleep, being on call 24/7 with no time off. Kensington Mums was created with the aim of [...]
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Blogging: it’s a bit like internet dating
Nel Heshram has been shortlisted for the Fresh Voice BiB category which she’s over the moon about and would LOVE your vote. Here she writes a guest post for us – blogging: it’s a bit like dating. what do you think? Mum of two, 38, GSOH, wltm….. I’m new to this game. The Pigeon Pair [...]
Parent Bloggers and the London Community Gospel Choir unite
Being part of a choir has never been more popular, thanks in part to recent TV series and coverage. The sense of community from being part of a group activity, as well as the reported health and well-being benefits make this something many would like to be involved in. It requires little expense and no [...]
The Duchess of Cambridge: In defense of baby bumps everywhere
Kate is now over six months pregnant with a due date around mid July and like many other pregnant mums in the public eye, the size of her bump has been the focus of column inches everywhere. As we sadly know, women can’t seem to win when it comes to body size and it appears [...]
Margaret Thatcher: Prime minister v mother
Margaret Thatcher’s legacy is being hotly debated in the wake of her death. Some people are singing her praises, others are singing Ding dong the witch is dead. We’ll be talking for some time about how she transformed the UK. Part of that analysis already is not political but personal: How successful was she as [...]
Why I’m a feminist and support No More Page 3
Stephanie Davies-Arai is mother of four children and is all about communication, she’s qualified to teach a recognised programme of communication skills for parents and teachers but she likes to speak up on other issues too, here she tells us why she’s supporting the No More Page Three campaign It was 1971 when I first [...]
Royal Bump watch – GenderGate
It’s been a busy month for my favourite Royal, the Duchess of Cambridge as headlines were made the world over after her visit to Grimsby on the 5th of March. Accepting a soft toy from Diane Burton, a bystander outside the National Fishing Heritage Centre, Kate was alleged to have said: “Thank you, I will [...]
Lean in? We’re too busy leaning on…
Sheryl Sandberg has ruffled feathers and sparked conversations with her new book Lean In. Blogger and author of Mums Like Us Laura Kemp debates which way women really lean. BritMums have been given 5 copies to give away to our readers, the first five comments left below are winners! Lean In. That’s the concept created [...]
BritMums Live 2013
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Coombemill: You know you are going to have to sing for us all ...
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Stephanie: A first aid course is a great idea, I should look ...
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Margot: Oh no I chickened out too as wasn't ready to reve...
