Live NOW: International Development minister Lynne Featherstone

FGM protest

Webchat: 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 join the discussion.

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.

Children "cry for a month" in formal French nurseries

French nursery

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

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.

Jokes for children

Laughing child

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'

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.

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. 


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.

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Readers! It's giveaway time

Until You're Mine

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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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.

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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.

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.


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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.