“Put your phone down when I’m talking to you!” This might sound like a parent talking to their child, but new research shows that it's actually what kids want from their parents. And by understanding the expectations around tech use around the house, products can better support family values.

Children see decorating their own bedroom as the second most important milestone to achieve, yet three-quarters of parents don’t involve their little ones in the design process. Offering a compromise, Sian Zeng’s magnetic wallpaper lets kids change the look of their room – with no paint involved.

‘Phubbing’ – or phone snubbing – is a bad habit that’s typically associated with teens and social media addicts. But with research suggesting that parents are phubbing their kids at the cost of their happiness, a series of ads starring Will Ferrell is using black comedy to draw attention to the issue.

For mums and dads, getting dinner on the table after an eight-hour day at the office is a complicated task. It’s even more difficult to ensure that they’re giving their children healthy and nutritious food that they will actually enjoy. So how are busy parents feeding their kids?