Magazine Articles

We introduce our issue on play - whether its fun, easy or challenging.

Editors' Letter, Issue 3, RegularsKirstie BeavenSeptember 21, 2018Comment

When your kid loves football

Football as a sport and a culture has its problems as well as its joys. How do you foster a positive attitude to the sport your kid loves?

Issue 3, Hayley GroveKirstie BeavenSeptember 21, 2018play, football, school, emotions, feelings, men, Issue 3, stereotypesComment

Why Elsa is a superhero

Even a three-year-old can pick out Elsa’s super-qualities. We walk you through it.

Features, Issue 3, Kirstie BeavenKirstie BeavenSeptember 21, 2018clothes, dressing up, equality, emotions, feelings, Issue 3Comment

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.

Issue 3, FeaturesKirstie BeavenSeptember 21, 2018play, outdoors, Hackney, screen time, tips, Caroline Brimmer Comments

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?