Webchat: International Development minister Lynne Featherstone on FGM
Thursday 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 tomorrow to find our more, and post your questions for her now.
'Our greatest resource is the imagination of our children'
Knitting and crocheting: our brand new guides
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Mumsnet campaign: Bounty Mutiny
"When I was younger, I wanted to open a cattery"
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 ...
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'It's time to call violence against women by its name'
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Top 10 reasons to live in ... Hertfordshire
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
Baby names: we're here to help
Campaign of the week
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.
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Quick make-up tips
Ovulation explained
Weaning babies
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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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