THIS BOOK COULD NOT BE MORE TIMELY
“From the moment I picked up Bringing Up Race, I couldn’t put it down. Honest, funny, practical, and thought-provoking, and packed with real-life examples, Uju Asika’s work points the way to creating a more just and more kind world.” – Gretchen Rubin, international bestselling author of The Happiness Project
Latest From Babes About Town
London Kids Weekend Scoop (May 9-12, 2024)
Ten in the Bed at Polka Theatre Oh the joys of walking in the…
The Best Newborn Baby Gift Ideas
**Guest Post Selecting the perfect gift for a newborn is a delightful task that…
May Day Bank Holiday Edition: London Kids Weekend Scoop (May 2-6, 2024)
The Lion Inside playing at Arts Depot Wahey, the May Day Bank Holiday is…
May Day Bank Holiday Edition: London Kids Weekend Scoop (May 2-6, 2024) Read More
How to Dress Up for Your Child’s Upcoming Performance Night
**Guest Post Your child’s school events, such as recitals and performances, mark significant milestones…
How to Dress Up for Your Child’s Upcoming Performance NightRead More
London Kids Weekend Scoop (April 25-28, 2024)
Beyond the Bassline at British Library Alright, what is actually up with the weather?…
Luxury on a Budget: Finding High-end Used Cars at Affordable Prices
**Guest Post Finding a Luxury Car (Photo by Andrea Piacquadio) If you’re a Londoner,…
Luxury on a Budget: Finding High-end Used Cars at Affordable PricesRead More
A Football Birthday Party at TOCA Social: Immersive Gaming at The O2
Football birthday party trip to TOCA Social ‘Bro my legs are cooked man, oh…
A Football Birthday Party at TOCA Social: Immersive Gaming at The O2Read More
London Kids Weekend Scoop (April 18-21, 2024)
Natural History Museum Afternoon Tea Hello, hello. There’s sunshine in the sky and a…
Colourful Creations: Exploring Techniques in DIY Phone Case Design
Guest Post Phone cases have become essential accessories to protect our beloved gadgets from…
Colourful Creations: Exploring Techniques in DIY Phone Case DesignRead More
Welcome to Babes about Town, a multiple award-nominated family, lifestyle and travel blog aimed at parents with young kids in London and beyond.
I’m Uju, founder and Babe-in-chief. Mother and Shaker, TV screenwriter, curator of cool finds, activities and experiences for city kids and parents.
I am the author of Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World. Learn more about the book and the blog here.
Best of Babes About Town
My Year in Review: Here’s Looking At You, 2023.
Uju at Raising Boys Who Do Better book launch I don’t know about you…
How I Reclaimed My Voice as a Writer after Becoming a Mother
**A personal post on finding my voice again after becoming a mother Mum. Is…
How I Reclaimed My Voice as a Writer after Becoming a MotherRead More
Dear Uju (A Letter to My Childhood Self)
Dear Uju, I am writing to you from the future because something very exciting…
What Do You Tell Your Children about George Floyd?
He was calling for his mother, they say. While that officer knelt on his…
13 Ways to Survive Social Distancing with Your Kids
OMG, the children are officially off school for an indefinite period. SEND ALL THE…
13 Ways to Survive Social Distancing with Your KidsRead More
The Best Family TV Shows to Watch with Your Kids
With holidays coming up, I thought it would be helpful to round…
20 Questions for Jed on his 10th Birthday
Double digits, baby. My little one is a tween. How in the…
21 Things to Do when You’re feeling Overwhelmed
Anyone else been having a hard time lately? Last weekend, our family…