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Netmums is a local network for Mums (or Dads), offering a wealth
of information on both a national
and local level. Once you have registered on your local site you
can access details for all kinds of local resources, from child-friendly cafes to childminders, places to
go and the Netmums Coffeehouse for chats and discussions!
http://www.netmums.com
RNIB FORUM message board supporting blind and partially sighted people.
http://www.rnib.org.uk
Sure Start is the government programme to deliver the best
start in life for every child. We
bring together, early education, childcare, health and family
support. Visit our forums for
more information and chat.
http://www.surestart.gov.uk
SEN FORUM for everyone working within the special needs area.
http://www.senforum.co.uk
THINKBABY Information for users from pre-conception to parenthood http://www.thinkbaby.co.uk
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PARENT FORUMS
Online forums allow discussions to take place over a period of time. Participants can read and reflect on postings and seek out further information before making a response.
Discussions are moderated and online guests can be invited to contribute. Postings stay on the discussion board for as long as the moderator wants.
Discussions are viewed in threads. Each discussion may have a number of threads made up of an initial posting (which starts the thread) and replies to that posting (which build up the thread). Users can edit their own comments. Moderators can edit all comments.
The following are a sample of forums for parents and families. To find more specific forums you could try searching google with a query. Please note we do not endorse any of the forums we have links to on this web page, for more information read our Disclaimer Policy document.
PARENTS CENTRE FORUM http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/forum
Parents Centre Forum is part of the government's Parent Centre website which has information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.
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BBC PARENTING MESSAGE BOARD http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/
Visit the BBCs dedicated Parenting pages for information, newsletters, views and chat on a variety of topics. The Parenting Message Board is a great way to share your thoughts and experiences with other people.
FOR PARENTS BY PARENTS http://www.forparentsbyparents.com
A bright colourful site with loads of information for parents and links to other useful sites. It has a dedicated discussion area and forum too.
JUST PARENTS http://www.justparents.co.uk/
A user friendly site with a wide range of topics, from parental advice, top tips and shopping hints to community news and views in its well laid out forums.
LOCAL PARENTS http://www.localparent.co.uk
From Chat Forums to an online Shop, from local parenting information service and advice to a Class Finder tool for your area, Local Parent has it all.
Designed by parents, Local Parent provides a one-stop shop to support your parenting needs.
MUMSZONE http://www.mumszone.co.uk
Offers help and practical solutions to deal with the challenges of everyday parenting, to help you raise a happy healthy family. You will find articles on subjects ranging from pregnancy through to labour, then birth as well as articles on baby signing, attachment parenting, special educational needs and forums pages.
PARENTLINE PLUS http://www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Parentline Plus is a national charity that works for, and with, parents. Their website offers help and support for parents with moderated Message boards and Forums.
THE FAMILIES FORUM http://www.familiesforum.com
This site is intended for anyone who wishes to discuss and chat about family life. You may have a question about bringing up kids, caring for elderly parents or have relationship questions, this forum is here for you to discuss those issues.
UK PARENTS LOUNGE http://www.ukparentslounge.com
This is not only a site about changing nappies and choosing the right formula for bottle feeding - it's a place where men and women (although mostly women, it has to be said) can just share advice, have fun, chat and make friends.
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