Webchat: International Development minister Lynne Featherstone

FGM protest

TODAY, 1-2pm: Although the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is illegal in the UK, it is estimated that up to 20,000 girls are at risk, and that more than 60,000 women have already undergone the procedure. Earlier this year, Lynne Featherstone spearheaded a government announcement on a five-year programme to help eradicate FGM within a generation. Follow the webchat to find out more, and post your questions for her now.

Tennis clubs where you are

Tennis

Mumsnet Local: With Wimbledon just around the corner, are you looking for somewhere to show off your own racket skills? Our Local editors have picked out the best clubs and courts across the country.

'Our greatest resource is the imagination of our children'

Sally Gardner

Sally Gardner, who yesterday won the 2013 Carnegie prize for her novel with a dyslexic hero, Maggot Moon, on why schools must allow children to find the ways to learn which best suit them.


Mumsnet campaign: Bounty Mutiny

Bounty mutiny

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. 



"When I was younger, I wanted to open a cattery"

Holly_and_Kelly_Willoughby

Webchat: Holly Willoughby and her sister, Kelly, came online to talk about their first book, School for Stars: First Term at L'Etoile. Read their answers to your questions on everything from who writes what to their original dream jobs ...

'It's time to call violence against women by its name'

Nigella Lawson

Guest blog, Glosswitch: When we describe the images of Charles Saatchi grasping Nigella Lawson's throat as a 'row' or a 'playful tiff', we distort their meaning.


Pregnancy calendar

pregnancy test

Week by week: From bundle of cells to bundle of joy, find out how your body and your baby are changing, in our calendar.

Best (and worst) cars to own

Mum and child in car

Survey results: How does your car rank when it comes to value for money and reliability? Find out which cars come top - and bottom - in the WhatCar? 2013 ownership satisfaction survey on Mumsnet Cars.


Readers! It's giveaway time

Just Imagine

Daring Greatly challenges our view of vulnerability and encourages us to embrace it as a strength. Just Imagine gets your kids creating their own stories. We have 50 free copies: apply now!

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.



Campaign of the week

SRSA

Guest campaign: Paul Kerr developed the Peugeot Student Road Safety Awards after his son was killed in a car driven by an inexperienced driver. Find out how you can help tackle road safety issues.

Quick make-up tips

Listen to Boots Feel Good Forum to discover quick beauty tips, and you could win £500.


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.

Ovulation explained

pregnancy test

Use our ovulation calculator to figure out your most fertile days - and take a look at our advice on preparing for pregnancy and what to do if you're struggling to conceive.


Weaning babies

Baby self-feeding pasta

Your questions answered: Worried about when and how to move your baby on to solid food? We've distilled MN wisdom on the messy business of moving your baby on from a milk-only diet.

Potty training

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.

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