Guest blog: 'Nigella, Saatchi and the media - it's time to call violence against women by its name'

Nigella Lawson

Glosswitch:  When the media describe the images of Charles Saatchi grasping his wife, Nigella Lawson, by the throat as a 'row', a 'dispute' or even, in Saatchi's own words, a 'playful tiff', they distort their meaning. This isn't about a couple having a fight - it's about power, manipulation and the way in which disrespect for women's bodies and voices is endemic.

Mumsnet campaign: Bounty Mutiny

Bounty survey

We're calling for a ban on Bounty sales reps in maternity wards after our survey found 82% of you think it's unacceptable for the NHS to give commercial companies access to patients. Find out how the campaign is progressing.

Knitting and crocheting: our brand new guides

Crafts

Crafts: Wish you were a knitter? Secretly covet crochet hooks? Get started with our new guides to all things woolly: you'll be knocking out scarves and bags in no time. 


Top 10 reasons to live in ... Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

Mumsnet Local: Local editor Olivia offers her pick of the best her area has to offer, from child-friendly cafes and parks to her favourite hidden gem, "the sculpture trail in Broxbourne Woods".

Webchat: Holly and Kelly Willoughby

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Wednesday, 2-3pm: Holly Willoughby and her sister Kelly are joining us to discuss their first book, School for Stars: First Term at L'etoile, which is set in a performing arts boarding school. Post your questions now.

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Pregnancy calendar

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Cerys Matthews: "My favourite bedtime story? Goodnight Moon"

Cerys Matthews

Video: Cerys Matthews came in for a webchat on her new book yesterday. Afterwards, she she stayed behind to answer some MNHQ questions - and to give us a little singsong. Watch now.

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Readers! It's giveaway time

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Baby names: we're here to help

Top 2011 baby names

Use our baby name finder to discover what a name means, whether you're following the flock and even what Mumsnetters 'predict' for your child's future based on their name.



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Family competitions

June comps

Our June prizes include a luxury cot worth £384, a family trip to Chessington World of Adventures Resort, a Maisy goody bag, a £100 Marks and Spencer voucher - and more.

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Potty training

Toddler on potty

Everything you need to know: Tips on how to tell when your toddler's ready for potty-training, and how to go about the whole messy business - plus, getting your child to stay dry through the night.