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Recently two allegations of sexual abuse against women in the military have made the headlines in the USA. Both cases involve menÌýin charge ofÌýunits set up to prevent suchÌýassaults, but their alleged crimes are not isolated incidents. Last year, the number of reported cases of sexual violence against women in the US military went up from 19,000 to 26,000 but the Pentagon believesÌýup to 80% of sexual assaults go unreported. It is now a fact that a female soldier in the US military is more likely to be raped or sexually assaulted by one of her own colleagues than injured in battle.ÌýJane Garvey is joined by NPR reporter Quil Lawrence, retired US Army Brigadier General, Becky Halstead, andÌýJudy Atwood-Bell who served 20 years.

How do you cope with the crushing realisation that you've become an embarrassment to your offspring? Do you try to be a ‘cool parent’ and do things like listen to the same music they do or just accept that being embarrassing is a necessary part of being a parent? Sue Elliott-Nicholls, actress and broadcaster, and writer and blogger, , join Jane to discuss.

Caroline Swain is the mother of a child who has a genetic condition called 22q11 Deletion.Ìý Despite repeated and consistent concerns, and numerous visits to health professionals, Caroline struggled to get her daughter diagnosed.ÌýHow difficult is it for parents who are in limbo, whose child shows signs of developmental delayÌýor not reaching the milestones they expect, or who has undergone tests but nothing conclusive is found? And how helpful is a diagnosis? Jane is joined by Caroline and by Lauren Roberts of the support group , who provide support, information and advice for undiagnosed families.

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When a couple splits up, is it ever possible to stay friends with both of them or are you forced to take sides? Jane will beÌýjoined byÌýnovelist and blogger Lucy Robinson, andÌýwriter and broadcaster,ÌýCarol Sarler.