Parenting in London
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Our First Sports Day: “Even When You’re Sad, You Can Still Continue and Finish It.”
As the long summer holidays approached, schools across England entered Sports Day season. At our daughter’s school, Nursery, Reception and Year 1 all took part together. She came home excitedly telling us about all the different races they would be… Continue reading
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Peppa Pig World from London: Our 4-Day Southampton Family Trip
In late May 2025, we spent four days in Southampton. With a Peppa Pig-loving toddler at home, the main reason for the trip was, of course, Peppa Pig World, which is part of Paultons Park. Many families visit as a… Continue reading
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Top Kids Theatre Shows in the UK: Our Family Experience
One of the things I have come to appreciate most about raising a child in the UK is how accessible live theatre is for younger children. Children’s plays and musicals are not treated as occasional special events but as a… Continue reading
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Key Insights from Our Primary School Tour Experience
Last month, primary school allocation results were released. Like many parents, we had been waiting for that moment for months. Our child is currently in a school nursery, and we applied for the same school. While we were happy with… Continue reading
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Transitioning from Private Day Nursery to School Nursery: Key Differences
We moved our daughter from a franchised private day nursery to a state school nursery after she had spent around two years at the private one. There were quite a few differences we noticed almost immediately after the move, and… Continue reading
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Where I Met My Parent Friends in London as a New Mum
One of the biggest changes after becoming a parent was realising how important other parent friends suddenly became. Parenting can feel isolating at times, especially in the early years. Having people who understand the realities of daily life—sleep deprivation, tantrums,… Continue reading
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Exploring Baby & Toddler Activity Classes: A Parent’s Guide
I started joining baby classes when my daughter was around four months old. Like many new parents, I found myself wondering how to fill the long days, and I was also hoping to meet other mums in the area. Over time,… Continue reading
Multilingual Family in London 