Ok, so there's no such thing and
if I created it I don't suppose it would have many members. But thanks to my
blog I have met a few other boating mums like Joanne: So Joanne and I created a
Facebook group called Boat Families.
It's a
place to share advice and knowledge relevant to parenting on board: From
"Can I have a homebirth?" to "Where's my nearest canal-side pub
with play area?" Ask questions, share photos, post events.
This group is mostly for families already living afloat. If you are considering moving onto a boat, the Residential Boat Owners' Association publication "Living Afloat" is an excellent guide to the practicalities. You can buy it at http://www.rboa.org.uk/merchandise. You might also like The Boatshed Guide to Living Aboard (free) and my own ebook "NarrowboatFamilies" which is also free.
This group is mostly for families already living afloat. If you are considering moving onto a boat, the Residential Boat Owners' Association publication "Living Afloat" is an excellent guide to the practicalities. You can buy it at http://www.rboa.org.uk/merchandise. You might also like The Boatshed Guide to Living Aboard (free) and my own ebook "NarrowboatFamilies" which is also free.
As we
are appealing to a very small audience, I don’t suppose many of my readers
are parents on boats. However, if you are, and you’re out there and you’re
reading this, then know this much: you are not alone!
Apology
to Mumsnet: I have edited your logo for comedy and entertainment purposes. I
will not be using this ‘logo’ commercially at any point. I hope this is ok. For
parents everywhere, I recommend Mumsnet for parenting advice, product reviews and
more.
UPDATE: When I first had babies on board I was so lonely; continuously cruising without a community around me. So I started this blog to describe our adventures. Now the Boat Families Facebook Group has nearly 700 members! It has become a wonderfully supportive place full of valuable information... and I don't feel so alone! - Peggy (July 2018)
UPDATE: When I first had babies on board I was so lonely; continuously cruising without a community around me. So I started this blog to describe our adventures. Now the Boat Families Facebook Group has nearly 700 members! It has become a wonderfully supportive place full of valuable information... and I don't feel so alone! - Peggy (July 2018)
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