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

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

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?

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. 

We get the inside track on how high street retailers plan their ranges and why boys’ pants are so much bigger than girls’.