Local site of the week: Bristol

Bristol

Today, we're launching a new weekly feature: our Local Site of the Week, in which the local editor takes us on a tour of her area, offering insider tips on the best cafes, outdoor spaces and hidden gems. In our inaugural q&a, Bristol's local editor, Selena, points out the best that her city has to offer, from vintage clothes shops to art galleries and "incredible monkfish".

Diane Abbott's 'crisis of masculinity' is nothing new

Young men

Guest blog, Glosswitch: The idea of 'masculinity in crisis' has long been an all-purpose rag-bag into which any negatives associated with men can be chucked - regardless of who's suffering, or why.

Pregnancy calendar

Pregnancy

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


10 ways to tackle digital overload

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Plagued by your phone? Hounded by your inbox? Frances Booth, author of the The Distraction Trap, offers her top 10 digital overload fixes, for adults and children.

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Angelina Jolie: double mastectomy

Angelina Jolie

In the news: Angelina Jolie, who lost her mother to ovarian cancer, has undergone a double mastectomy after finding she had an "87% risk" of developing breast cancer. What do you think?



Seasonal summer recipes

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WorkFest 2013: book now!

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Bored of your job? Got a brilliant business idea but too nervous to try it? Mumsnet WorkFest, sponsored by Barclays, could transform your prospects and inspire you to start out on your own. One month to go: book your place now.


Family-friendly festivals: top 5

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Readers! It's book giveaway time

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The Hive by Gill Hornby is a warm and wickedly funny novel about group politics and female friendships at the school gates. We have 50 free copies: apply now!


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Breastfeeding help

Newborn breastfeeding

Your one-stop guide: Advice on establishing breastfeeding, overcoming common problems, getting your latch sorted, breastfeeding in public, going back to work...


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Campaigns of the week

The Big Lunch

Gather your neighbours and strengthen your community by holding a Big Lunch on Sunday 2 June. You can also help Z2K with its efforts to support families in financial difficulty. 

Family competitions

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Our May prizes include a travel system worth £500, a complete set of the new Uniqlo clothing collection, a £500 Reiss gift card, a set of 10 Minute Solution DVDs - and more.


Ovulation explained

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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

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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.

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