Cadbury, Chewits, and Squashies will become the first brands to comply with an ASA policy that prohibits the advertising of sugary products to children under the age of 16. Both confectionary manufacturers and the ASA are responding to pressure from parents fighting childhood obesity.

Kellogg’s is cutting the amount of sugar in some of its children’s cereals – and stopping marketing other cereals altogether – after coming under pressure from health officials. With a third of UK children now classed as obese, brands are actively looking to produce healthier alternatives.

Digital distractions are harming Gen Z’s ability to learn, with 60% of teens having neglected school work due to the allure of their smartphones. By offering a range of steadily increasing rewards, the Hold app is giving students a reason to put down their devices and concentrate in the classroom.

The digital era has made keeping tabs on children’s behavior more difficult for parents, who often fret about the various dangers of constant connectedness – from smartphone addiction to age-inappropriate content to the threat of cyberbullying. So, how can tech be made more kid-friendly?