There was enough uptempo bow-work to tire out maniacal toddlers and sufficient dulcet tones to alleviate parental headaches.
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Jo Arteaga lives in Highbury & Islington and been an Islingtonian for over six years. She is a Senior Advertising Creative and has a 16-month-old daughter called Miranda.
Ordering books off Amazon might save you a few pennies but choosing a great new read from a beautiful bookshop is one of childhood’s greatest pleasures.
There’s a romantic urban-decay thing going on; its withered beauty making it much more interesting than your average green space.
Hannah Mearns is a hypnobirthing teacher and is studying to be a nutritional therapist. She has lived in Forest Hill on and off for 25 years and is mum to Zoe, 18 months.
The shop floor might not scream “bring forth the urchin”, but the beautiful kids’ products make it a tempting prospect for parents.
Lianne Tangco is a university Dyslexia Adviser. She has lived in Croydon for five years and has a 13-month-old son called Peadar.
If doing something other than watching Gilmore Girls in your pyjamas can help you feel something approaching normal it’s worth the sweat and tears.
Shuwen Tan is a Food Product Developer and mum to son Sebby, 20 months. Before she became a mother she also ran her own supper club, showcasing Chinese cuisine with a twist. She has lived in Hither Green for two and a half years.
Katie Parsons is Content Director at BMB advertising agency and mum to daughter Robyn, 18 months. She grew up between Tooting and Balham, moving back just before Robyn was born, and is enjoying rediscovering the area through new- (albeit tired) mum eyes.
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