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.
Issue 7: Letter from the Editors
Kirstie introduces this Issue – all about school, and picks a few top articles
Issue 6: Letter From the Editors
Kirstie introduces this issue of Sonshine – all about Screen time… From Disney dreams to Maid Marian, Social media tips to gaming for inclusion, we’ve got it all.
Issue 5: Letter from the Editors
We introduce this issue, all about Challenges to culture and Changes we’d like to see - from Girl Power to Modern Role Models and the problem with consent to celebrating the power of the quiet child.
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.
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?
Introductions: Emma Allen, Sandplay Therapist
We meet Emma Allen, Art Psychotherapist and Sandplay Therapist to find out whether we need to worry about our kids’ burgeoning interest in fighting, sticks, swords and guns.
Introductions: Childrenswear buyer
We get the inside track on how high street retailers plan their ranges and why boys’ pants are so much bigger than girls’.