Paranting

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! 

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.

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.

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 parent. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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! 

This week we look at Zelenskyy’s background and explain how his leadership during the Russian invasion represents a bigger picture: we are beginning to crave personalised politics. 

Classist microaggressions exist in many aspects of our lives. Considering Paranting is devoted to shining a light on and giving a voice to underrepresented backgrounds, it’s necessary to discuss and crush the misconceptions fuelled by the middle class.

We talk about what's been going on, what got to us and what to look out for.

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We all know the little logo on the food and drink we buy, but what exactly does it mean? We discuss what Fairtrade Fortnight is and how you can take part.  

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From the editor and publisher herself - here's a sneak peak into what Paranting Magazine Issue 4 has to offer. 

TW:// homophobia, transphobia, transgender healthcare

It’s LGBT+ History Month, so we’re commemorating it by explaining five things you may not know about LGBT+ history. For allies and queer folks alike, listen as we explore lesser known moments of LGBT+ struggle. 

Valentines Day? Again? Oh dial it down already. We're here to discuss Galentine's Day. For any Parks and Recreation fans out there, tune in, we've got some amazing products you and your friends will love! 

It's Black History Month, hang on a minute, wasn't that in October. Yes it was, for the UK. Still confused? Have a listen as this week we explain why the US and the UK celebrate BHM during different times of the year. 

You might have seen some alarming news coming out of Eastern Europe and Russia for the last couple of weeks. The concerning, ongoing situation of Russian troops massing on the Ukrainian border is the latest in a history of incursions between Putin and Ukraine. We take you through the latest developments as well as the ideological, political and economic factors that answer why Russia might consider military action now.

Paranting's second newsletter this week is a special one, as we've got two editorials for you; we've got Wilko and Milk on our minds.