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Ready for School

First day of school coming up? Our online preparation guide for mums is here to take you through the maze

New Baby?

Follow our ten point plan to help you find your feet, some friends find yourself again in your new role as mum!

Local Libraries

Has your child taken part in Team Read? Pop to your local library to pick some books for a rainy afternoon.

Starting School

Is your child starting school this autumn? Tell us how you are feeling and what you are worrying about.

Chat in the Coffee House

Whether you want advice on parenting issues and family matters, or just a light-hearted chat, you'll find support and lively debate in the Netmums Coffee House. Latest forum topics:

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12:36am Thu 21 Aug 08

Netmums Coffeehouse - Money Saving, Budgeting & Bargains

Morning Everyone

7:34am Thu 21 Aug 08

Netmums Coffeehouse - The Coffee Lounge

The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen

10:51pm Fri 15 Aug 08

Netmums Coffeehouse - Netmums Book Shelf

Sun Dried Tomatoes....

8:11pm Wed 20 Aug 08

Netmums Coffeehouse - Feeding the Family

preschool gymnastics

8:42pm Mon 18 Aug 08

Netmums Coffeehouse - Working for Yourself: Ideas and Research

Chelmsford Comments

Little Monkees

I think I love Little Monkees as much as my son. I can sit back and not wor...

The Rare Breeds Centre

I took my 19 month old daughter and 14 week old son. We had a great time an...

Tumble Town

I use Tumble Town a fair amount, my mum who has my children whilst I work i...

Wishing Well Day Nursery

What a fantastic nursery! Very large rooms and outside areas. All the toys ...

Great Notley Country Park

Fantastic! we have been here 3 times now and enjoy it every time, there is ...

Chelmsford notice board

Noticeboard post: michelle says

HELLO ME AGAIN... SORRY TO KEEP PESTERING YOU GUYS, I KNOW I ALREADY ASKED...

Noticeboard post: jenyth says

There is a great mother and toddler group on fridays 10am to 11.30 and 12...

Noticeboard post: michelle says

THANKYOU SO MUCH TO ALL THE PEOPLE WHO GOT BACK TO ME, IT WAS VERY KIND OF ...

Noticeboard post: Jo says

I wondered if anyone had any ideas for a little boys birthday party. He wi...

Noticeboard post: elaine says

Hi to be honest, i have only been there once, and didnt like it, but though...

Meet a Mum

Being a mum can be very isolating and, even though 60% of mums are looking to meet new friends*, it is often hard finding people to talk to. Netmums’ Meet-a-Mum message board has helped thousands of mums find friendship. Click on the ‘Join’ button above to register with your local Netmums site and take advantage of the Meet-a-Mum service and other features.

*Netmums Mum’s Life Survey 2007

“Hi my name is Penny, I'm 26 years old and I have an 11 month old daughter. We have just moved to here and don't know anyone and would like to meet other mums in the area ...”

“Hi My name's Alison, I'm 33 years old with a son called Adam who has just turned three. I work all day Monday and Tuesdays so I'm looking for suggestions for things to do ...?”