In The Know: Cool Things For Parents & Kids
Indu 101
Hormonal skin changes and new-found freedom of self-expression may make young people more interested in experimenting with make-up. Cosmetics brand Indu has launched a new blog, Indu 101, to help educate teens about all things beauty in a relatable way. From skincare basics to step-by-step make-up looks, Indu is here to help teens find out how to care for their skin, the make-up style that works for their features and avoid the same faux pas we did.
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Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel x My 1st Years
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park has teamed up with bespoke baby brand My 1st Years to offer a 'Very Little Rangers' experience perfect for families with young children. Available to book now, this package ensures that even the smallest guests are pampered with London-themed personalised items waiting in their room, including a plush bunny toy, comforter and soft hooded towel. To make your stay even more comfortable, the hotel provides amenities like a baby crib, bouncing chair and bottle warmers. You can also enhance your experience with a beautifully designed nursery by My 1st Years, featuring a rocking horse, toy chest and more – all of which can be taken home too.
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Wetherby Pembridge School
Exciting news for London's elite education scene: Wetherby School, the prestigious Notting Hill pre-prep that counts Princes William and Harry among its alumni, is expanding. In September 2025, the school’s parent group will launch Wetherby Pembridge, a co-educational senior school designed to set new standards in academic excellence. The campus will feature future-ready classrooms and labs, a stunning eight-floor glass atrium library, professional-standard theatre facilities, and STEAM Maker Spaces equipped with the latest AI and VR technology. With a vibrant Creative Arts programme, Wetherby Pembridge promises to be a standout choice for forward-thinking parents.
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Mary Katrantzou x DockATot
Known for her bold prints and command of colour, Mary Katrantzou is a Greek fashion designer. She has applied her trademark style to her collaborative collection with DockATot’s Lisa Furuland Kotsianis, launching this autumn. Rebelling against the gaudy nature of some kid’s interiors, and proving you don’t need to compromise on your personal style as a parent, the two wanted to design a collection that was ‘straight off the runway’. Across tents, bolster pillows, futons and nursing pillows, the True Colours collaboration uses bright joyful colour in an artful and considered way.
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CBeebies Rainbow Adventure
CBeebies Rainbow Adventure is a new immersive experience at Westfield London, designed especially for under sixes. In a fun-packed 55 minutes, there will be puppetry, music, theatrical roleplay, problem solving and plenty of surprises. CBeebies fan favourites including Hey Duggee, Bluey, Mr Tumble and friends, as well as JoJo & Gran Gran who will be working together to find the lost colours of the CBeebies Rainbow alongside the Rainbow Gardener.
Twist Museum x Jude’s Ice Cream
The mind-bending Twist Museum has partnered with British ice cream company, Jude’s, to bring a twisty ice cream to London’s Oxford Street. Served from a retro-inspired ice cream cart, the collaboration has taken over the ground floor entrance to the museum offering customers two or three scoops of ice cream. There are traditional crowd-pleasing flavours on offer; strawberries and cream; salted caramel; mango sorbet; cherries and cream; and chocolate. Plus, there’s a special blue vanilla ice cream for a trippy twist.
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How To Raise A Teen
With the terrible twos in the rearview mirror, a new challenge arises in the teens. It’s well-known that raising a teenager comes with a host of new problems, including staying safe online, navigating friendships, romantic relationships and increasing independence. Sarah Ockwell-Smith, parenting expert and mother of four young adults, has guidance and advice for parents, carers and guardians on how to navigate this period in her new book, How To Raise A Teen.
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Paradox Museum
There’s a new exhibition in Knightsbridge that promises great family entertainment. The Paradox Museum has over 50 interactive exhibits and 25 immersive rooms, all set to bend and warp visitors' senses of space and scale. Among the exhibits, there are gravity-defying reverse rooms, a giant mirror maze and a paradoxical sofa.
90 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, SW3 1JJ
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Luna Daily Motherhood
Luna Daily, a dermatologist-approved cosmetics brand, has launched its new microbiome-balancing body care collection, Motherhood Collection. Developed by the Luna Daily Medical Collective – composed of dermatologists, gynaecologists and a pelvic floor physiotherapist – the collection features six clinically-tested products to support women during pregnancy, post-birth and while nursing. Key products include The Everywhere Motherhood Wash, a gentle pH-balancing cleanser for all skin types, including intimate areas, along with a Post-Birth Soothing Spray, Perineal Prep Oil, Nip and Lip Balm, Skin Support Oil, and The Repair Treatment, designed to minimise stretch marks, hyperpigmentation and scars.
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New Park Manor
New Park Manor, a luxury retreat on the edge of Brockenhurst, has reopened following a £7 million refurbishment. The three-month project saw all 25 guest rooms completely refreshed, along with the transformation of the Vinery and Stag restaurants and the upgrading of the spa facilities. The grounds have been landscaped, with wildflower planting and enhanced views of the surrounding parkland. Family amenities, including the cinema, games room, and the Ofsted-registered Four Bears Den children’s club, have also been stylishly redesigned – plus, the swimming pool has been extended so there is unrestricted swim time for little ones.
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Littlest Luxuries
Launching this September is a new peer-to-peer marketplace for pre-owned childrenswear. Merging Stephanie Affleck’s Little Fashion House and Lucy Walford’s Littlest Luxuries, the platform offers authenticated designer kids' clothes – powered by Real Authenticate. As sustainability and affordability become increasingly important, Littlest Luxuries keeps high-quality children's clothing in circulation at accessible price points, making it the go-to destination for style-conscious, eco-minded parents.
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Beetlejuice 2
Coming this September is the long-awaited sequel to 1980s classic Beetlejuice. The much-loved comedy classic, directed by Tim Burton, has a star-studded cast including Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), Monica Belucci and Justin Theroux, while Michael Keaton will reprise his role as the titular character.
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Blippi
YouTube children’s entertainment sensation, Blippi, has returned to London’s West End with a new show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, following the success of its Olivier Award nominated debut, Blippi: The Musical. Running until 7th September, the production is taking to the stage at Harold Pinter Theatre. Attendees will get to see Blippi, along with his best friend Meekah, discover what makes cities special.
Visit BlippiOnTour.com
Marbra Maternity Bra
Marbra – made for mums by mums – is redefining sustainable maternity with the launch of its Everyday Leakproof Bra, a new addition to its collection that includes the popular Everyday Nursing Bra and Maternity Collection. Designed by founders Caroline and Laura, this bra addresses the common issue of leakage for nursing mothers, eliminating the need for disposable nursing pads through advanced fabric technology that ensures all-day dryness. Plus, the wire-free, seamless design adapts to the body as it changes.
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Smythson My First Diary
Smythson has been making leather goods for 130 years, and its diaries have reached cult status. My First Smythson is aimed at children aged 8-11 years old and seeks to inspire a new generation of writers. Alongside diary entry space, there are daily fun activities – like imagining their future house – and positive affirmations to prompt creativity and create a positive relationship with writing and themselves. Crafted in tangerine leather, with rainbow ribbons, the Smythson diary will be a keepsake for years to come.
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