Guest blog: 'Nigella, Saatchi and the media - it's time to call violence against women by its name'

Nigella Lawson

Glosswitch:  When the media describe the images of Charles Saatchi grasping his wife, Nigella Lawson, by the throat as a 'row', a 'dispute' or even, in Saatchi's own words, a 'playful tiff', they distort their meaning. This isn't about a couple having a fight - it's about power, manipulation and the way in which disrespect for women's bodies and voices is endemic.

Mumsnet campaign: Bounty Mutiny

Bounty survey

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.

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. 


Top 10 reasons to live in ... Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

Mumsnet Local: Local editor Olivia offers her pick of the best her area has to offer, from child-friendly cafes and parks to her favourite hidden gem, "the sculpture trail in Broxbourne Woods".

Webchat: Holly and Kelly Willoughby

Holly_and_Kelly_Willoughby

Wednesday, 2-3pm: Holly Willoughby and her sister Kelly are joining us to discuss their first book, School for Stars: First Term at L'etoile, which is set in a performing arts boarding school. Post your questions now.



Mumsnet storms the G8!

David Cameron at the G8

The lovely Bicnod is blogging on behalf of Mumsnetters at this year's G8, as part of the IF campaign to end world hunger. Follow her exploits here!

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.


Cerys Matthews: "My favourite bedtime story? Goodnight Moon"

Cerys Matthews

Video: Cerys Matthews came in for a webchat on her new book yesterday. Afterwards, she she stayed behind to answer some MNHQ questions - and to give us a little singsong. Watch now.

Best (and worst) cars to own

Mum and child in car

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

Just Imagine

Daring Greatly challenges our view of vulnerability and encourages us to embrace it as a strength. Just Imagine gets your kids creating their own stories. We have 50 free copies: apply now!

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.



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.


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.


Weaning babies

Baby self-feeding pasta

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

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.


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