Issue 5 — SONSHINE

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.

Is Sonshine WhatAbouting? (And what exactly is that?)

As International Women’s Day comes round, Kirstie Beaven tackles the thorny issue of WhatAboutery and explores why Sonshine Magazine takes boys as its focus

Model Parents

Alex Mees muses on how, as parents, our actions speak louder than words, and gives us his tips to make sure our At-Home messages cover both

Features, Issue 5, Most ReadKirstie BeavenMarch 7, 2019Alex Mees, emotions, equality, feelings, men, gender equality, features, fashion, football, How To, Issue 5, opinion, tips, stereotypesComment

Daring to be Different, Together?

Rebecca Fortey considers the trend for gender-segregated books and reviews two best-sellers for boys

Consent: it's just the tip of the iceberg

Kirstie Beaven explores her complicated feelings about current discussions around sexual consent, and suggests what we should really be aiming for…

Issue 5, Kirstie Beaven, Most ReadKirstie BeavenMarch 6, 2019Kirstie Beaven, consent, sex, sexual educationComment

Why So Shy? Books celebrating Introverts

Lucy Noakes picks her best picture books for acknowledging and encouraging the power of the quiet child

Issue 5Kirstie BeavenMarch 6, 2019books, Lucy Noakes, shy, introvertComment

Modern Role Models for all children to aspire to

Katharine Bosman gives us five people she would love her kids to look up to

Football Fandom: Charlie Talbot, Samuel West and Laura Wade

Charlie Talbot talks community, Role Models and the often-overlooked perks of supporting the underdog with Samuel West and Laura Wade

Features, Interviews, Issue 5Kirstie BeavenMarch 6, 2019Charlie Talbot, Sam West, Laura Wade, football, Introductions, interviewsComment

Resilience and relationships: Mental health tips for parents

Charlotte Levene gives us her tips for not feeling paralysed and taking positive steps for caring for our kids’ mental well-being (and our own)

Issue 5Kirstie BeavenMarch 5, 2019Charlotte Levene, mental health, resilience, well-beingComment

Talking T-shirts with ten-year-olds: Girl Power, Sexism and Respect

Girl Power slogans are back – maybe it’s to do with #MeToo, maybe it’s the Spice Girls reunion. Abigail Youngman talks to her sons and their friends to find out what they think about it.

Issue 5, Features, Most ReadKirstie BeavenMarch 5, 2019Abigail Youngman, gender equality, girl power, sexism, school, clothesComment

BOOBIES: Classroom jokes, Suburban sexism and staying true without allies

When Amanda Maister encountered a silly classroom joke at work, she found out just how hard it is to combat sexism as adults, never mind as children

Issue 5Kirstie BeavenMarch 4, 2019Amanda Maister, sexism, feminismComment

Issue 5: Challenges & Changes