Smartphone ownership among children in Australia is on the up. For parents who might not want to give their kids access to the internet via a phone, they’re turning to SPACETALK – a semi-smartwatch that keeps families connected, without social media, the internet, or unauthorised calls.

In their fight to regulate screen time, many parents are seeking high-quality analogue entertainment to keep their kids stimulated. Publishing start-up Wonderbly recaptures the magic of story time with a range of personalised, often-nostalgic fiction books aimed at children under eight.

The way children communicate with their peers, family, and teachers has shifted dramatically thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. But what are the long-term implications for how they socialise, learn, and play? And how are parents and brands mitigating fears around safety and screen addiction?

Brands and regulators are realising that kids are joining a web built for adults. From creating kid-appropriate games to nailing legally-compliant video content, SuperAwesome’s kid-orientated cyber safety champions changing data and advertising laws for children’s online activity.