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

Woman on computer

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.

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

asparagus

Glorious food: It's one of the best times of the year for seasonal produce. Here's how Mumsnetters are using the freshest ingredients from asparagus to rhubarb.

WorkFest 2013: book now!

Woman working

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

Latitude festival Chosen by you:  Want to get your fill of festival fun this summer but need something that suits all ages? We've rounded up Mumsnetters' favourite family-friendly festivals in the UK.

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10 easy ways to support a good cause

Guerilla gardening

Give More: Struggling to help out your favourite cause due to limited time and money? Take a look at Give More's 10 ideas for getting involved with good causes and be inspired.

Breastfeeding help

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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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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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Baby names: we're here to help

Top 2011 baby names

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.


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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