As people become increasingly dependant on technology, parents are anxious to equip their kids with the tools they need to adapt. How? By teaching them the basics of software programming.

“The most popular debate in China today,” writes columnist Kelly Yang, “is whether you're ‘dad enough’.” But what turned a reality TV show featuring cute kids and their hapless caretakers into such a hot topic in the world’s most populous country?

Knowing how to code is an increasingly important skill, but getting a young child enthusiastic about programming isn’t easy. Can gamifying the education process with toy robots help create a new generation of computer scientists?

Digitisation has exposed kids to far more purchase opportunities and products, so teaching them the value of money is increasingly important. Online family wallet Virtual Piggy places responsibility in kids' hands, while parents maintain control.

From posing toys while their kids are asleep to sending their teddy bears off on a package holiday to Japan, parents are encouraging creativity and excitement that relies on their children’s imaginations rather than their iPads.

Busy parents want quick, healthy options to feed their children, but it can be hard to know what's best for them. Ella's Kitchen has eschewed crowd wisdom, building a baby food brand that’s an authority for parents and kids alike.