Magazine Articles

Boys and Reading

Kirstie Beaven takes a look at the myths and realities around boys and reading

Issue 4, Features, Kirstie BeavenKirstie BeavenOctober 9, 2018reading, stereotypes, schoolComment

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

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.

Interviews, Issue 3, Kirstie Beaven, Most ReadKirstie BeavenSeptember 14, 2018play, interviews, Introductions, psychologist, issue 3 Comment

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’.