Webchat: International Development minister Lynne Featherstone
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
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.
Children "cry for a month" in formal French nurseries
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Mumsnet campaign: 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.
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Knitting and crocheting: our brand new guides
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.
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Readers! It's giveaway time
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!
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Quick make-up tips
Listen to Boots Feel Good Forum to discover quick beauty tips, and you could win £500.
Family competitions
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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Weaning babies
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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