'There is no excuse, wherever you come from, for committing child abuse'
Webchat: Minister for International Development Lynne Featherstone came on today to discuss female genital mutilation (FGM), and the government's five-year plan to eradicate it within a generation. Although the practice is illegal in the UK, it's estimated that more than 60,000 women have undergone the procedure, and up to 20,000 girls are at risk. Read her answers to your questions on the issue, from why we have yet to see a prosecution in the UK, to how to help those under threat.
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.
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Children "cry for a month" in formal French nurseries
Guest blog, Neil Leitch: Liz Truss praised French nurseries for their teacher-led approach - but when I visited I saw distracted children fidgeting so much that staff had fitted tennis balls to the chair legs to stop the noise.
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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Jokes for children
What's brown and sticky? It's never a bad idea to have a few classic children's jokes up your sleeve. Check out this collection of 20 of our favourites from the Talk boards.
'It's time to call violence against women by its name'
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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.
Pregnancy calendar
Week by week: From bundle of cells to bundle of joy, find out how your body and your baby are changing, in our calendar.
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Best (and worst) cars to own
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
Until You're Mine is an intentse and gripping psychological thriller. Oksa Pollock is a 13 year old girl with magical powers, who discovers the truth about her family. We have 50 free copies: apply now!
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Baby names: we're here to help
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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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.
Ovulation explained
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.
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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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