German kindergartens are trying to combat addictive behaviour in children by taking away their toys and forcing them to entertain themselves. The move is due to evidence that habit-forming behaviours – which are at the root of addiction – arise during childhood.

Stealing mum or dad's iPad to watch a show or play a game has become second nature for Gen Z. But Amazon now wants to give them their own tablet. The Amazon Fire Kids Edition is packed with educational content and kid-friendly movies to ensure they’ll never grab for mum’s gadget again.

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?

The latest ad in Persil’s Dirt is Good campaign offers a shocking revelation – children spend less time outdoors than prison inmates. And it’s an issue that concerns 97% of parents. But while the press have been eating it up, will this glossy, documentary-style spot actually engage families?