What's in a name? Unisex names for boys…
We delve into the top names of 2023, and ask where are the nature inspired boys names?
Why Boys Need Dolls
Co-founder of GenNeu, Roanna Mottershead, explains why every boy needs a doll to play with.
How to talk to your kids about social media
We get tips for parents about social media from when to let your child have an account to what to do if your child has a bad experience online.
The Book Bag Test
Rebecca Fortey explores what messages come home in a five-year-old’s school reading book
Picture Books with Power
Books can impact on us in ways we don’t expect. We take a few that have made their mark on readers as children and as adults.
Re-reading stories
Hayley Grove finds that revisiting childhood favourites can sometimes be a surprise
Boys and Reading
Kirstie Beaven takes a look at the myths and realities around boys and reading
Why Elsa is a superhero
Even a three-year-old can pick out Elsa’s super-qualities. We walk you through it.
Learning to play: how to be outside
When Caroline Brimmer moved her family to the Lake District, she assumed outdoor play would come easily. But with only 21% of kids playing outside every day, turns out we all have a lot to learn.
Are we giving our kids equal play?
Kids’ toy preferences do seem to split down gender lines. But where does it come from? And even when we think we are combatting gender divisions, are our own prejudices getting in the way?