French toymakers have signed an agreement with the Government to stop producing gender-stereotyped toys. As traditional gender norms are increasingly called into question, companies are responding to demands for toys and products that portray a more fluid representation of gender.

While people with disabilities have long been overlooked, brands are waking up to the fact that there are 93 million disabled children globally. Inclusive design by mainstream brands provides an opportunity for companies to fuel social change through the promotion of quality of life and equality.

Mattel has unveiled a line of dolls with customisable gender identities. The toy brand is making a concerted effort to break from the gender norms reinforced by hyper-feminine Barbie dolls, recognizing that 'for girls' and 'for boys' labels are increasingly seen as outdated.

Single-child families are on the rise in the US as a lack of savings and lofty career goals have led Gen Yers to delay parenthood. But how are smaller households impacting the values, goals, and social lives of the next generation? And how might Gen Alphas start to shape the world around them?