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

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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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hi all, my friend and i took our kids to the tumble in the jungle this week...
I have taken both my children age 4 and 7 the 4 year old really loves it an...
have eaten here more times than i care to remember with a fussy three year ...
This is a great resource but it could be improved. The food is terrible - n...
Hi Donna where abouts are you? I'm in Loughton, off Willingale Road and ...
Hi I would be very interested in a support group. My name is Lucy and i l...
Calling all mums who would like to meet up in walthamstow/ leyton and surro...
hi all I'm in Loughton and there doesn't seem to be a group for this area s...
Are you stuck for ideas for your childs party? Carolines Creations Face ...

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
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