Parenthood

The 7+, 8+, 11+ Entrance Exams and the UK (& London) School Tiering System

The Kensington Diary

Feb 17, 2023
10 min

The 7+, 8+, 11+ Entrance Exams and the UK (& London) School Tiering System

Explore the 7+, 8+, and 11+ entrance exams, along with an in-depth look at the UK and London school tiering system. This guide provides esse

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The Kensington Diary

Dec 3, 2022
6 min

A Visit to Lapland UK: Is it worth it?

A visit to Lapland UK. Is it worth it? An overwhelming yes from us - find out why and how to book to make the most of this experience!

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Navigating the choice of a London Independent vs State Primary School

The Kensington Diary

Jul 29, 2022
10 min

Navigating the choice of a London Independent vs State Primary School

Welcome to the world of the British school system, where the choice between independent and state schools can make all the difference! ...

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How to raise successful and well-rounded children in London's competitive environment

The Kensington Diary

Mar 12, 2022
5 min

How to raise successful and well-rounded children in London's competitive environment

In my 20 years living in Central London I have learnt that London is undoubtedly a highly competitive environment for children. With so...

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7 Must Haves Items when Traveling with a Toddler to Ease Your Worries

The Kensington Diary

Nov 12, 2021
4 min

7 Must Haves Items when Traveling with a Toddler to Ease Your Worries

Traveling with toddlers can be a fun and exciting experience especially once you cross the phase of traveling with a baby but let's be...

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Travel Basics: To travel with a Car Seat or Not?

The Kensington Baby

Jul 31, 2020
3 min

Travel Basics: To travel with a Car Seat or Not?

We travelled with our son close to 4-6 trips per year and the one major decision we had to make on each trip is whether to take a car...

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The Kensington Diary

Jun 16, 2020
2 min

Creating a Dreamy Little Boys Bedroom

Creating a dreamy luxurious bedroom for a little boy, specifically one that he can grow in

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5 Ways to Keep Young Kids occupied during Lockdown

The Kensington Diary

Apr 29, 2020
2 min

5 Ways to Keep Young Kids occupied during Lockdown

COVID-19 lockdown has inspired new innovative ways to keep the little ones occupied. A few of my tips enclosed.

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How to Style a Classy Peter Rabbit Themed Nursery

The Kensington Diary

Sep 15, 2019
3 min

How to Style a Classy Peter Rabbit Themed Nursery

Sharing my tips on how to style a classy Peter Rabbit or Beatrix Potter gender neutral nursery in grey and white. Product links included.

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The Career Mom Conundrum: 9 Ways to make both Motherhood and Your Career Work

The Kensington Diary

Feb 25, 2019
8 min

The Career Mom Conundrum: 9 Ways to make both Motherhood and Your Career Work

My journey from 'career-driven independent woman' to 'mom on maternity leave' to 'career mom' has been complex to say the least. Being a...

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Why we joined a Private Family Member's Club: Benefits and Value

The Kensington Diary

Jan 30, 2019
8 min

Why we joined a Private Family Member's Club: Benefits and Value

During our son's toddler years (2-4 years of age), we opted for a part-time nanny and choose to supplement with half days at the nursery....

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Festive Shop Guide: Christmas Outfits for your Baby Boy

The Kensington Diary

Dec 3, 2018
1 min

Festive Shop Guide: Christmas Outfits for your Baby Boy

So we are 23 days away from Christmas and with cyber week sales behind us, I thought it would be the perfect time to focus on Christmas...

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A 10 Step Guide for Baby's First Birthday DIY Cake Smash

The Kensington Diary

Oct 9, 2018
4 min

A 10 Step Guide for Baby's First Birthday DIY Cake Smash

We had our one year cake smash for Alexander a couple weeks ago, DIY style. Due to popular demand, I am sharing my tips on how to...

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The Nursery Edit: Must Have Items for Your New Born Baby

The Kensington Diary

Sep 2, 2018
2 min

The Nursery Edit: Must Have Items for Your New Born Baby

Pregnancy is such a wonderful time, I remember the excitement to prepare the nursery and buy cute little clothes for Alexander With the...

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Get Swanky in the French Riviera: Mum & Baby Fashion Edit

The Kensington Diary

Aug 22, 2018
2 min

Get Swanky in the French Riviera: Mum & Baby Fashion Edit

Hip, hip, hooray if you are travelling to the Cote D'Azur in the Summer. It's a fashionista's heaven so be prepared to dress to kill as...

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Nursery or Nanny: A Guide to Choosing your Childcare Option

The Kensington Diary

Aug 17, 2018
8 min

Nursery or Nanny: A Guide to Choosing your Childcare Option

After my return to work full-time from maternity leave, the inevitable question dawned upon us: What childcare option should we choose...

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Our Favourite Childrenswear Brands for a Baby Boy

The Kensington Diary

Aug 2, 2018
4 min

Our Favourite Childrenswear Brands for a Baby Boy

Many parents presume that shopping for baby boys clothes can be boring. I can assure you, this is not the case, and especially in...

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Summer in London with Children: 10 Things We Love

The Kensington Diary

Jul 6, 2018
4 min

Summer in London with Children: 10 Things We Love

Summer in London is magnificent. Think long days, beautiful sunsets and a bustling city filled with happy vibrant people. Summer in...

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Our Buggy and Travel System: Baby Zen Yo-Yo & Bugaboo Chameleon 3

The Kensington Diary

Feb 15, 2018
10 min

Our Buggy and Travel System: Baby Zen Yo-Yo & Bugaboo Chameleon 3

We have a separate travel system and baby buggy so you are probably wondering, why?! Choosing the right buggy(s) was one of the most...

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The Kensington Diary

Jan 30, 2018
3 min

Managing Post-Natal Hair Loss

I'm in the 6 month post-partum period now and have found that my hair loss post-pregnancy started around the 3rd month. This was so...

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Here’s how to rediscover our amazing London in 5 hours for the perfect family day out! ❤️

❤️ Ventured down for some precious family time this Sunday starting in @chinatownlondon where we tucked into the most delicious lychee flavoured mermaid waffle ice cream from @ilovetaiyakiya , before marvelling at the lovely parasol installation on Macclesfield Street.

🦍 Later we wandered into @coventgardenldn and saw the amazing Tusk Gorilla Trail before landing at the @ltmuseum where my son had the most amazing time learning all about London’s transport transformations over time 🚃 *paid partnership with Covent Garden*

💜 Next, we headed over to @carnabylondon eyeing up the colourful new art installation before ending the evening on a truly decadent Modern Greek dinner from @ino.restaurant . The tuna tataki is a must have 🇬🇷

Now that’s one Sunday well spent! Share some Sunday family day out ideas with me 🥰
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When you finally visit Hallstatt and it’s exactly like your television screen saver that you have been watching for years! 🥰

Hallstatt truly took our breath away! Just a 1 hour drive or train ride from Salzburg, it’s a must do and epitomises the beauty of Austria ❤️ Top tip: a boat ride and funicular salt mine train ride are a must do!

What’s the one place you have always wanted to go that was exactly like the pictures you saw when you finally visited?
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Ladies night out @the22.london last week. Hope you had an amazing Coronation weekend and you are off to an amazing start to the week!

What’s your favourite night out spot in London?
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Absolute bucket list experience in South Africa ❤️

📍 Boulders Beach

Just about 45 minutes from Cape Town this is a must do ❤️ We always prefer hanging out with the penguins in the sea - Boulders Beach is also one of the only warm beaches in Cape Town! Another option is to see colonies of them from a viewing deck 👍

What’s the one bucket list item on your list?
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London is simply alive with the King’s coronation happening this weekend! 🇬🇧

How are you celebrating this amazing event?
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Our first visit to Hampton Court Palace, home of King Henry VIII, and what a pleasant surprise not just to be graced with the amazing history but also the Tulip Festival❤️

The entire visit takes about 4-5 hours with ample cafes and gorgeous grounds where you can picnic with these amazing views.

Tulips can be found in the main grounds but also in the castle atriums and the vegetable garden. There’s so many colours and types to marvel at. Just spectacular to see!

What’s your favourite historic palace or castle in London?
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Seals, sun and sea! 🦭 ☀️ 🌊

We had an epic adventure on a boat trip to Duiker island to see the seals! Located just off the coast of Hout Bay which is about 20 mins away from Cape Town centre, Duiker island is not foot accessible as there is a huge colony of seals inhabiting the island, but a boat goes by to allow you to wonder at them in their natural habit. We snapped endless pictures of the cutest seal colonies and soaked up these stunning Cape Peninsula views! Plus did you see the dancing towards the end - prepared to be greeted by these Cape minstrel musicians.

Definitely one the activities not to be missed when visiting Cape Town ❤️ Can’t wait to relive this on our next trip!
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POV: You visit Africa and take the most amazing shots of the wildlife ❤️

In the spirit of Earth Day yesterday, this is dedicated to our beautiful planet 🌎
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Feeling on top of the world after conquering the Kloof Corner hike! ❤️

I would rate this hike as basic-medium. It’s steep but there are very well established rocks as stairs most of the way. Most importantly, we all could do it, even our 5 year old and as you can see I was certainly not dressed for it as we did not plan to go hiking 😂

The round trip took us 2 hours in total which was not bad! When you get the the top, there is a very steep cliff you can sit on with make shift stair seats for this most amazing view! It’s worth the effort but be mindful if you have vertigo ❤️

What’s the best hike you have ever done?
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We love the little luxuries when we travel and our stay @12apostleshotel in Cape Town, South Africa offered this and so much more!

Beyond a room with a view of Lion’s Head, 12 Apostle mountain range and Atlantic sea views of Cape Town, we had the most luxurious and comfortable room with amazing most robes, fabulous B-Africa and Charlotte Rhys toiletries and the best room service. What more could we ask for! This is why we return year and year again ❤️

What’s the one thing you look forward to when travelling?
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Two weeks of bliss in South Africa with 5 days spent at @12apostleshotel in Cape Town where we had the most splendid time!

Cape Town is undoubtedly our favourite city in SA, but a stay @12apostleshotel takes it to the next level. Besides the fact that the hotel has the perfect sunset viewpoint at the Leopard bar, the delicious food, award-winning spa, exemplary service and various pools for your taking make everything here pure perfection❤️ There is also a cinema which plays movies three times a day. Amazing! Plus kids are treated like royalty with superb kids menus and service ❤️. We loved how the staff got to know my son and he got these little treats every now and then ;)

We couldn’t wait to return as our last stay here was pre-pandemic and we certainly were not disappointed!

What’s your favourite hotel in Cape Town?
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When you have an amazing ranger, the animal sightings are always spectacular!

Can’t thank Kelvin @gondwanagr enough. We got the closest we ever have to animals and saw so many cute families and babies. He literally delivered on our entire wishlist. Of course, it certainly helps when you are visiting an amazing reserve with the big 5.

Gondwana is 4 hours away from Cape Town so is an easy, accessible, Malaria-free safari for those of you wishing to stay in the Western Cape region. We had a fabulous time! ❤️
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Just wrapped up a perfect safari experience @gondwanagr

Set in the Western Cape as part of the Garden route, just 4 hours from Cape Town, the uniqueness of this reserve is the scenery and landscape setting coupled with lovely accommodation and food. Dreamy fynbos covered the rolling hills and valleys for the most spectacular topography. And, the area is malaria-free!

We had a few slightly chilly days so cosying up to fireplace was just perfect!

What’s your favourite game lodge in Africa?
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Special moments shared at the Rapid Views Villa @victoriafallsriverlodge which is a @condenastjohansens property

With the most stylish design, it was no surprise that we loved this new villa that just opened. Catering for 8-10 people, the villa has a perfect mix of entertaining space combined with gorgeous bedrooms, bathrooms and outdoor areas, all overlooking the Zambezi river, where we were lucky enough to have a view of ~8 hippos when we moved in ❤️

We went for the full board option which meant we also had a chance to have lunch and afternoon tea at our villa. The food was just amazing!

Which hotel or villa or hotel that you have stayed at had the best views ever?
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We went on a river cruise on the Zambezi river from @victoriafallsriverlodge ,a @condenastjohansens property. Such a bucket list adventure that we simply loved! ❤️

Specific highlights were watching a herd of elephants, including 3 little babies, cross the river and holding our breath that they make it across without drowning. They made it and it was such a relief! We also saw hippos, crocodiles and tons of beautiful birds. Just being out there and enjoying it all was just amazing!

River cruises are part of a daily package with our hotel @victoriafallsriverlodge where both sunset and sunrise cruises are possible. It was simply superb especially with those lovely drinks ❤️

Have you cruised the Zambezi before?
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So when you think Monaco, you are probably thinking not with kids, right? Not quite 🥰

Monte Carlo has so much to do with kids. We visited with our son a few times and always had the best time. The hotels are immaculately child (and baby) friendly and we found that all restaurants were so accommodating with kids, even later in the evening.

Here are a few things to do with young children:
- Take a stroll around the Japanese Garden
- Take a tour of the Prince’s Palace and watch the Changing of the Guard
- Visit the Princess Antoinette Park
- See Prince Rainier III’s Classic cars
- Explore the Oceanographic Museum
- Spend a day at the beach or lounge by the glamorous hotel pools

Tell me your favourite things to do in Monaco? My full blog on a Luxury Retreat in Monaco can be found on www.thekensingtondiary.com (linkinbio)
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Happy International Women’s Day to all us incredible women out there! Today we celebrate our resilience, courage, unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.

Here’s to women breaking boundaries everyday, crashing those glass ceilings, smashing gender bias, breaking barriers, and making significant strides.

Whilst we have moved so far from where we started, we have a long way to go. The fight for gender equality is is still pursued, not just today but everyday. Not just in the workplace but also at home and with how we live our lives.

Keep shining your light because your voice, perspective and contributions are vital for a brighter future for all of us! Thank you for being amazing and making the world more beautiful with your presence.

A special shout-out from me for Women in Science and Medicine, you know why ;)
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Hello to a new week in London, that quite simply chaotic to say the least.

Hope you are having a better one?

At least this amazing view keeps me focused towards the weekend plans ❤️
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All these reasons why you shouldn’t be going here ;)

(Save it ALL for us when we have a 2 week SA holiday in just a few weeks 😂)
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Amazing sunny Winter days in Richmond Park.

Loving the new buds coming through and the late Winter blooms.

Hope you had an amazing weekend too ❤️
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I’m a sucker for new openings so we went to JACUZZI last week!

Decor wise it was absolutely beautiful, with amazing service and totally child friendly.

What’s your favourite London restaurant?
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#londonfood #londonrestaurants #londonrestaurant #timeoutlondon #londonbylondoners #hotspot #newopening #prettylittlelondon #londonfoodie #londoncity #mylondonlife #familyrestaurant #familyresto #londondiaries #londonfoodies #londonlove #londonblogger #westlondonmums #londonmums #kensingtonmums

Answering one of my most asked questions: Which hotel on the French Riviera offers the best family friendly stay ❤️ 🇫🇷

If we exclude Monaco, which I will cover separately, three easily accessible hotels if you are not travelling extensively around the area are:
❤️Nice: @negrescohotel
♥️ Cannes: @hotelbarrierelemajestic
💜 Saint Jean Cap Ferrat: @royalriviera

All these hotels cater immaculately for kids with large family suites incorporating plenty of space, kids toiletries, amazing kids meals, kids clubs or kids activities on site. But most importantly, they welcome kids and simply adore them!

What’s your favourite hotel for a family friendly stay?
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Dreaming of La dolce Vita ❤️ in Polignano a Mare 🇮🇹 with so many things to do. A perfect day trip in Puglia!

Puglia is a great location for a Autumn/Winter break as it still retains some of the warmth during these times being in the Southern shoe of Italy. With so many regions to explore, this less well known part of Italy offers so much, and is a foodie haven! Definitely a consideration for your Easter/May or October break! ✈️

We didn’t book a half term break….yet…..crazy I know and next time we need to be so much more organised.

Inspire me with where you are going!
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We celebrated my husband’s birthday at my new favourite Mayfair spot.
📍Bacchanalia

Food was 💯 With a spread of Greek and Italian food, we had the octopus, crab risotto, sea bream, bolognese and mozzarella bread for starters. Dessert was the most amazing tiramisu! ❤️

What’s your favourite London restaurant?
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Kid friendly safaris are not a guarantee in Africa and even in South Africa. Here are 6 tips to look out for:

1. Find a hotel that not just caters for kids but welcomes them, This will make a critical difference to your experience. Inclusion of wonderful kid-friendly rooms will make your kids even more excited about the whole experience too! 🏨
2. Kids under 6 generally are not allowed on safari drives for safety reasons. However, some hotels offer ‘bumble drives’ for those aged 3-6, that are held after breakfast. These are more appropriate for younger kids from both a timing and experience perspective. Additionally, check if their safari vehicles have child seats if you have very young kids 🚙
3. If there’s a kids club, this will win your kids over by breaking up the day and keeping them educated and occupied 🧸
4. Check if kids meals are catered for - usually luxury safari lodges have abundant meals and food ❤️
5. If travelling with younger kids, try to choose a lodge in a malaria-free area as anti-malarials are not recommended for kids under 5 🐜
6.Informative safari guides who can entertain and educate kids even when they are not on a drive are a saviour! This will make the experience so special with simple activities like tracking footprints and identifying animals 🦒

Have you been on safari?

📍Madikwe Safari Lodge @madikwesafarilodge
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Dreaming about the French Riviera in the midst of Winter ☁️ Save this for when you are planning your Summer holiday! ❤️

The Cannes Film Festival attracts all the talent and the stars stay at either the @hotelbarrierelemajestic or @martinezhotel

What’s best about this beautiful little town is it’s exceptionally child friendly with some of the sandiest beaches on the Cote D’Azur. It’s the perfect place for a Summer break! ❤️. Plus you can relive all the glam of the Cannes Film Festival hy staying at @hotelbarrierelemajestic or @martinezhotel

Have you been to the South of France?
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Frosty but beautiful January days in London. Never tire of our beautiful city.

📍 Kensington Gardens

Hope you had a restful weekend too?
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📍Corfu

We absolutely loved Corfu. Not only was it picturesque & beautiful but there’s so much to do (with kids). The flora felt like akin to being in mainland Italy with tall trees and beautiful blooms.

We are so excited by Greece that we booked a Summer flight again this year! What’s your favourite island in Greece?
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Here’s me dreaming about long weekends away 🫶

A long weekend in Paris is the perfect amount of time to get a taste of the city if you are a new visitor or if you are a return visitor, to take in the main sights again.

Here is a 3 day itinerary for you, just as a local would do ❤️

DAY 1:
Meander along thr River Seine admiring the Eiffel Tower
Lunch at @lavenue_paris or @cafedeflore_paris
Afternoon at @musee.dorsay
Dinner at @baccarathotels

Day 2:
Visit @palaisdeversailles.bijoux for the day. There’s so much to explore.
Whilst there, have lunch or tea @cafe._angelina
Dinner in Paris at @hotelcostes

Day 3:
Morning at Jardin de Tuileries
Visit the Louvre and lunch @cafe_marly
Evening in Montmatre if you fancy being a tourist or venture to @mamashelter in the the bohemian 20th arrondissement if you fancy something different.

Tell me your favourite spots in Paris?
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