Paranting

May 11 2022

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Paranting Magazine is a glossy, all about making the attainable aspirational. This podcast is an audio version of the newsletter which goes out twice a week, to make the content accessible for all. Read by Sam Lewis, Felice Southwell and Sophia Waterfield. Sign up to the newsletter here: https://parantingmagazine.co.uk/newsletter To get access to previous newsletters, signing up on Steady means that we can continue to produce high-quality journalism: https://steadyhq.com/en/parantingmagazine/

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Let's talk about how to find your clothing style ‘post-pandemic’

May 11 2022 7 mins

We talk about the difference between fashion and style in a world where all we've seen for months are skinny people on Instagram while we've been locked away. Many people are feeling this way, so we give you some encouragement that 1) you know yourself best, 2) every body is a good body, and 3) it's just clothes, have fun! If you like our news and lifestyle content aimed at m

Paranting Reviews - Suncare Edition

May 04 2022 7 mins

We’re bringing you an honest review of affordable sun-care products we think you’ll like—sun or no sun! This week we've been testing and trying sun creams and SPF products so we can pass on the knowledge, and although we’ve been #gifted a few products, we’re not being paid to review them. It’s all our honest opinion. To help us continue making lifestyle content, support

Let's talk about misogyny in politics

Apr 27 2022 8 mins

Misogynists in parliament? Surely not! This week, Westminster condemns a misogynistic article about Angela Rayner in the Mail on Sunday, but will it make any difference? We take you through the details of the Mail on Sunday’s story, the reaction from political figures and the row over misogyny in the aftermath of the story. Sign up to the newsletter here. Written and ready

From exhausted to energised: how parents can utilise pacing to protect their energy

Apr 20 2022 6 mins

Although well-intentioned advice can come from a kind place, sometimes it misses the mark for ordinary working parents struggling in the day-to-day. Paranters: what if you could go from exhausted to energised? Simon Alexander Ong has written a book claiming to show you how to do just that. We discuss lessons from Ong's new book, "Energise" and how he applies it to life as a new par

Let's talk about diversity in children's literature

Apr 12 2022 6 mins

In this Q&A interview with Marvyn Harrison, author of positive affirmations book "I Love Me!" and founder of Dope Black Dads, we cover why white parents need to diversify the authors of their kids' books. We talk about how affirmations can help build resilience and how literature helps create shared language of experiences. You can support us by donating to our Crowdfunde

Let's talk about what to do in Easter on a budget

Apr 06 2022 6 mins

We share some tips on how to survive the holidays without breaking the bank, when even staying at home costs more money this year. There’s plenty we can do with our families to entertain ourselves while we watch our purses, and hopefully—with a little creativity and ingenuity—the kids won’t even notice a difference. You can read more of our editorials on our newsletter page

Grading the Government’s SEND proposals: “needs more work”

Mar 30 2022 10 mins

The Government’s SEND and Alternative Provision Green Paper has been opened up for public consultation, but parents are already saying it’s missed the point. We discuss the details of the proposals in the green paper, what they mean for the system, and what still needs to be addressed to better serve the support needs of SEND children. Sign up to the newsletter on Substac

How to reject fast-fashion on a budget

Mar 23 2022 8 mins

Being sustainable and broke doesn’t always go hand in hand, but here are some tips to make it easier this Spring. We talk about renting clothes, how to sustainably shop for the kids' clothes and where to go to find pre-loved items without spending hours in charity shops. You can get more from us by subscribing to our Substack newsletter here: https://paranting.substack.com/about&

Let's Talk About Poverty

Mar 16 2022 9 mins

With the annual even of Comic Relief on the verge once again, we discuss how you can support those living in poverty all year round. Like what you hear? Sign-up to join Paranting on our journey in bringing you news beyond the headlines (plus more): https://paranting.substack.com/about Read and written by Sam Lewis.

Paranters. Paranting. Parant. What is this and who are we?

Mar 14 2022 2 mins

Paranting was born during the pandemic as a print only, glossy lifestyle magazine. We've since started so many chapters in a short amount of time, from boosting our online presence and working on a super secret project, to bringing our readers weekly editorials, plus so much more! So thanks for making it here and hearing us out! We'd love for you to join the Paranting communi