Campaign to 'encourage' women to consider earlier conception
In the news: Broadcaster Kate Garraway is fronting a campaign aimed at "alerting" young women to the dangers of leaving pregnancy until later in life, after a survey found two-fifths of women would delay having a baby on financial grounds. But are women unaware of the risks of declining fertility - and ought men to be included in the discussion? What do you think?
Diane Abbott's 'crisis of masculinity' is nothing new
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.
Local site of the week
Bristol: Local editor Selena on the best her city has to offer, from vintage clothes shops to art galleries, and perfect parks to "incredible monkfish".
10 ways to tackle digital overload
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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Seasonal summer recipes
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!
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.
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Family-friendly festivals: top 5
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.
Readers! It's book giveaway time
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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10 easy ways to support a good cause
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.
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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Campaigns of the week
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
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
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
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
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.
