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School gate tears - coping strategies?
Faith schools - no place in state system?
Modern manners - don't tweet and talk?
Property slump - can't sell your house?
Age gaps - how many years is best?
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Metanium – gentle on the skin, tough on nappy rash. Metanium Nappy Rash Ointment is licensed to 
treat nappy rash, forming a "breathable" barrier to protect the skin, whereas barrier creams act as a preventative once it has been treated. Metanium should be used at the first signs of nappy rash. Always read the label.
Recipe of the week
Cazmo's apple and blackberry crumble: yes, there is a positive side to the autumnal twinge in the air - time to rustle up a classic, comforting seasonally fruity pud.
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Quote of the week
Dinghy enjoys herself a tad too much suggesting topic titles for our new Pets topic: "I have a pet shark. I want Fishnet. And for my pet rabbit - Harenet. And for my crabs - a trip to the clinic."
Baby name finderTip of the day
If you are due to redecorate but have lots of sticky-fingered children to take into account, buy vinyl paint or wallpaper. All the muck just wipes off with a damp cloth. poodle1977
Parenting news
No cure for morning sickness
There's little evidence to suggest that any remedies for morning sickness actually work. More than half of students would be deterred from going to university if fees were to rise as high as £5,000 a year. Read these stories and more...
Teenagers
Living with teens
Parenting teenagers is like toddlers (tantrums, growth spurts, faddy eating, odd sleep patterns) but with a load of new, scary stuff chucked in - risky behaviour, 'gatherings', holidays, gap years, sex, drugs...
Sept book club
Book club is back!
Sebastian Faulks is joining our next book club chat on Thurs 30 Sept, so this month all the shortlisted books are by him. Vote for the one you'd like to discuss.
Mumsnet live events
Labour leadership hustings
The leadership contenders came to Mumsnet Towers this week for a live five-way hustings webchat. Read all the questions and answers, and browse the photos.
Mumsnet campaigns
Let Girls Be Girls
Sainsbury's, Tesco, Next, Asda, John Lewis, M&S... find out which companies have committed not to sell products that prematurely sexualise children.
Nothing protects better than DryNites. If your child is still having 'little accidents' during the night, 
you're not alone. Find out how DryNites and their experts can help, take part in a special DryNites expert event and request a free sample in our DryNites sponsored section.
Ford Galaxy Summer Cinema
Win tickets to exclusive outdoor cinema events with Ford at some of UK's
most spectacular surroundings and stately homes, screening classic family films – click here to find out more.
Family food and recipes
Seasonal treats
Pears, plums, blackberries, apples, carrots, celery, halibut, mackerel, lamb, venison... the list of seasonal foods goes on and on. Be inspired with Mumsnet recipes.
Competitions
Prize bonanza!
This month's prizes include a £150 Babyway voucher, a five-star family break to Gleneagles, a 42" plasma TV and VTech Kidizoom VideoCams.
Internet safety
Protect your child
Practical steps to ensure your child is safe online, whether they're preschool, at primary or a teenager, on a computer or mobile.
Travel
Family holidays
Need a break? Get advice from the experts – that's you – on stress-free holidays (home or abroad), plus packing checklists and hundreds of reviews of places to stay.
Education
Do your homework
Revision notes on choosing schools, negotiating admissions, surviving the school run, SATs, bullying, exams, home education and more.
Baby names
Kane or Kelvin?
Aisha or Alison? Be inspired by our baby name finder, see Mumsnetters' predictions for the names you're thinking of - and read our practical baby name tips.
Pregnancy
Need to know
Signs of pregnancy, due date calculator, tests and scans, where to give birth, your health, labour, pain relief and more...
Mumsnet guides
Babies is out now
Breastfeeding, colic, sleep, relationships, childcare, going back to work - the distilled MN lowdown.
Mumsnet TV
Tips and clips
Watch edited clips from the Discovery Channel parenting series Carrie and Justine did way back when. And don't miss our very own videos, starring Mumsnetters.
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Meet other mums
Need a dance class or toddler group? Want to know about schools or nice ham shops? The answer is your Mumsnet Local site.
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