that parents give boys much stronger clues about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ behaviour, than they do with girls. However, when children start school  this parental influence is tempered  as children begin to conform to peer pressure and stereotypes. 

to challenge the traditional vision of gender stereotyping by embracing children's individuality with bright, contemporary pieces from Scandinavian designers amongst others.

of likes and dislikes; your son may love sports and toy cars, or perhaps he prefers baking and crafts. Boost your child’s self-esteem by encouraging his unique personality and praising his efforts, never assume that he should fit in to the stereotype of his

. I’d always been really laid-back about Ella’s clothes but I was amazed how early the ‘blue for boys’ stereotype kicked in with Felix.”It’s true that when it comes to dressing our sons, we don’t need Trinny and Susannah to tell us what not to wear

to challenge gender stereotypes by sending his male models down the catwalk in kilts and skirts.Gaultier’s women’s and men’s collections also demonstrate his immense technical skill and sophistication; his latest couture catwalk shows combined monochrome

and there’s no evidence to reinforce the stereotypical only-child character profile. Dr Toni Falbo, Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas, has studied one-child families for 30 years. “For a century, only children have had

afternoon tea. He admires Joe’s fleet of toy cars and insists Grace and Joe try some “glaces” (ice-cream) and patisseries. The Frenchman does not let his native stereotype down and is charm personified: despite living 35 years in the UK, his accent is still