Issue 5: Challenges & Changes
Over the last year, we’ve had so many conversations about feminism and how we can help make the world more equal for our children. So this issue, we have a great team of contributors tackling some of those questions head on - from whataboutery and consent to gender-segregated books and Girl Power.
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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.
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
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…
Why So Shy? Books celebrating Introverts
Lucy Noakes picks her best picture books for acknowledging and encouraging the power of the quiet child
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
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)
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.
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