Family issues (family section for the forum?)

[Polly D]

How about a new section for family-related topics, for example: schools, babysitters, family-friendly restaurants, nurseries, advice?

[Huguenot]

Gosh Gangsta P, is there a brioche dans le four?

I t'ink we should be told? ::o

[mockney piers]

"Brioche dans le four" !!?!!!

::o

[Mark]

I was thinking the same Huguenot, (well I was actually thinking "I wonder if she has a pasty in the microwave?") but it would be nice to be told. And as it was Polly D's engagement news that sparked off the events that brought about the Lounge area perhaps some more news would start a family area. Eh?

The family section is an idea that's been knocking around but there wasn't much feedback from people but I'll ask around again. I was thinking of calling it "Parent and child" but I think "family something" would be good, perhaps The Family Room, a google search in it makes it seem like it's a commonly recognised phrase. So how about...

The Family Room

Discuss and stay informed about schools, nurseries, NCT and all things parent and child related in East Dulwich.

? What do you think? All feedback appreciated, especially from people with families (and expectant families ;-) )

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Sounds good chaps. In this lounge perhaps you should explicitly block threads about no kids in pubs?!

[Asset]

Yes, a good idea I think. At least people would know to avoid that section altogether if they are fed up reading about all things lttle blighter related.

[Polly D]

Gosh, sorry to disappoint but no onion in the pickling jar! I will keep you informed though.

Just occurred to me that there are so many threads re schools, nurseries, kid-friendly pubs and so, as Asset says, you could avoid or head straight there depending on your situation; like the residential section.

The Family Room sounds good Mark. And I hope to go there one day!

[citizenED]

Yep, think this is a great idea.

[ed_pete]

Hear, hear - I think a families section would be great addition to the Forum.

[Mark]

I'm rather busy at the moment but I'll try and get a Family Room section up in the next month or so, but please keep any ideas coming. I'll probably send out an email to all the registered users to tell them about it.

[Cassius]

As someone who is happily Child Free I think such a section would be great - without wishing to sound mean - I'd know what NOT to read as it were.

[annaj]

Can I resurrect the plea for a separate area for baby, child and family related stuff, please!

The wanted section is so full of baby stuff that anything else disappears as soon as it goes on.

It's obviously a great resource for local parents to sell and swap unwanted bits and pieces, and long may it continue, but it would be lovely if us non-parents could have a look in the wanted section without being faced by a whole screen of baby threads.

Thanks:))

ps forum's great and everything.. thanks

[Moos]

As a parent... I agree with Annaj! ;-) Baby/child swapping stuff is absolutely valuable to sellers and buyers and is a wonderful way to reduce the dreadful waste that children engender - but of no interest at all to anyone else.

And of course respecting Mr. Administrator's work load.

[Asset]

although the first page presently has 4 out of 30 threads regarding baby stuff

[Mark]

We're still thinking about it I just need to test out some of the forum's setting in a quiet moment (which are pretty rare these days) to see how it works. Keep badgering us and I'll get it done.

[citizenED]

Good work, Mark. Can I badger you about this, in a low-key, non-urgent manner, of course.

[Polly D]

Is the family room going to open soon? - whispers 'Huguenot, il y a un brioche dans le four maintenant'

[Keef]

Yo, wasssupp????? Haven't seen you in these parts lately.

[Mark]

ok, I'll put my finger out and aim to get it done next week. Will that be in time "pour la brioche"?

[Polly D]

Mais oui et merci! February. Reckon it will be a popular section ;-)

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Many congratulations.

[Mark]

Sorry, I didn't manage to get it done by last Wednesday, the real world is rather busy at the moment. And more importantly I forget to say congratulations, congratulations.

[Caron]

Completely agree that a family room would be great, at least so that we childless can avoid it.

[Keef]

But where do we put threads about kids in pubs??? The possibilities are endless!

And instead of "Lounged", will a thread be "Familied"? :-S