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Recipe of the week

Anon's broccoli lemon chicken: easy-peasy and literally lemon-squeezy stir-fry.

 

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Quote of the week

radstar reveals the bitterest bone of contention ever to mar her marriage: "Whether or not we would allow children to get down from the table while others were still eating. Him, yes; me, no. We fell out big style. Thing was, we didn't even have children then."

Tip of the day

Set your homework groundrules early. As soon as they start getting homework, teach them to "get on and get it over with". roisin

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Parenting news

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Cord blood warning

The Human Tissue Authority has warned parents about risky and illegal collections of umbilical-cord blood. And the head of the Association of School and College Leaders says children are harder to motivate with traditional teaching methods in the internet age. Read these stories and more...

Internet safety

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Protect your child

Useful information if you want to ensure your child stays safe online, whether they're preschool, at primary or a teenager.

Election 2010

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Mumsnet election

"Just as Worcester Woman was the symbolic swing voter in 1997, so next year's poll will be the Mumsnet election." (The Times).


Mumsnet campaigns

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Let Girls be Girls

Perturbed by the sale of products that prematurely sexualise girls? Determined to improve the care of women who miscarry? Help to harness the might of Mumsnet.

Book club

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This month's book

We're discussing Bad Science, by Ben Goldacre, at our next book club. It's a take-no-prisoners critique of media reporting of science and health. Join us Tues 30 March, 8pm.


We wanted to know what Mumsnetters thought about the latest Ford family cars. So fivford pack shote Mumsnetters test-drove a Galaxy or S-MAX for three weeks over Christmas and the new year and shared their experiences. Read all about it here and watch the long awaited video diaries.

Extended Services. Lots of families across England are making the most extended servicesof extended services accessible through their local schools. If you haven't used them we don't want you to miss out.  Click here to find out more


Mumsnet guides

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Babies is out now

Breastfeeding, colic, sleep, relationships, childcare, going back to work - the distilled MN lowdown on your turbulent postnatal world.

Mumsnet webchats

Sue Palmer

Sue Palmer

The author of Toxic Childhood and 21st Century Boys is joining us on Wed 17 March at 1pm. Come and join us.


Mumsnet is ten

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Happy birthday

Listen to the speeches, take a peek at the swanky photos and enjoy a slice of virtual cake (no kcals) from our birthday bash at Google HQ.

Family food and recipes

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Need inspiration?

All the ingredients you need for family meals, party food, delicious snacks, plus what's in season and meal planners.


Baby name finder

Baby sitting

Kane or Kelvin?

Aisha or Alison? Find out Mumsnetters' predictions for the names you're thinking of - and then feel free to add your own personal prejudices preferences.

Travel

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Family holidays

Need a break? Pick up advice from the experts – that's you – on stress-free holidays (home or abroad), plus packing checklists.


Competitions

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Win, win, win...

Great prizes, including a Cosatto ispin buggy, trips to Alton Towers, a Silentnight first bed and a private screening of the new Nanny McPhee film...

Mumsnet Local

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Meet other mums

Need a dance class or toddler group? Want to know about schools or nice ham shops? The answer is your Mumsnet Local site.


Education

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Do your homework

Revision notes on choosing schools, negotiating admissions, the school run, SATs, bullying, home education and more.

Mumsnet TV

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Tips and clips

Watch edited clips from the Discovery Channel parenting series Carrie and Justine did way back when. And don't miss our very own videos, starring Mumsnetters.


 

 

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