In the film 'Kids', youth is portrayed with a vivid and powerful intensity, but the June 2018 youth trends give one the impression that modern youth inhabit a very different brand of hedonism from the one of 1990s New York City. Technology and fashion have been geared toward youth in a way that they never were in the past, giving kids more opportunity than ever to express themselves through consumerism.
There are plenty of tech-enabled toys and games that eclipse the simple items of decades past. However, many parents are beginning to recognize the potential negative impact of being too connected. Developers have thus made apps and software that limit the amount of time kids can spend looking at a screen.
Top 60 Youth Trends in June
From Interactive Paper Cups to Imaginative Child Art Centers:
Joey Haar — Jun 30, 2018 — Life-Stages
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Encouraging Water Bottles
'Gululu Go' Talks to Kids and Motivates Them to Drink Water
58
Interactive Book Club Subscriptions
'Little Feminist' Provides Kids with Hands-On Activities
57
Artistic Ice Cream Clothing
Target and the Museum of Ice Cream Made a Line of Children's Clothes
56
Dinosaur-Themed DIY Pillowcases
'Jurassic Dreams' is a Fun Color Your Own Pillowcase Project
55
Luxury Fish-Shaped Purses
Gucci's Small Fish Handbag is Perfect for Kids to Carry This Summer
54
Design-Friendly Illustrated Kids Books
This Project Boasts Philip Giordano's Geometric Style
53
Beach-Themed Youth Sneakers
Nike's South Beach Air Max 90 Colorway is Unique and Fashion-Forward
52
Streetwear Baby Onesies
Carrots by Anwar Carrots Released a New Line of Streetwear Style Onesies
51
Safety-Promoting Street Mats
Renault Romania's Doodle Mats are Illustrated and Customizable
50
Sitcom-Themed LEGO Sets
User Mric76 Proposes a Throwback in the Form of a Friends LEGO Set
49
Bold Cozy Youth Collections
K-Way's Fall/Winter Line Brings Fun Style to Basic Pieces for Children
48
Hip Raincoat Collections
Converse's New Line of Umbrellas and Raincoats are Perfect for Children
47
Luxurious Youth Hoodies
Balenciaga Created Two Luxury Branded Logo Sweaters for Children
46
Retro Neon Youth Sneakers
Reebok's New Freestyle Hi Tops Feature Bold Exciting Colorways
45
Interactive Paper Cups
Dixie Cup's Kid-Friendly Designs Offer AR Games Through the Blippar App
44
Customizable Paper Doll Bedding
The Paper Doll Blanket Allows Kids to Personalize the Style
43
Metallic Youth Slides
Nike's New Purple Kawa Sandals for Kids are Perfect for the Beach
42
Healthy Eating Doll Toys
GOOD FOR KIDS' Smart Magnetic Doll Encourages Good Eating Choices
41
Stylish Stroller Collections
Bugaboo x We are Handsome's Baby Accessory Line is Contemporary
40
Oversized Superhero Figurines
Fisher Price Created a Two-Foot Batman Batbox Xtreme Toy
39
Soccer-Celebrating Youth Collections
Molo's Fifa World Cup Line for Kids is Perfect for the Field
38
Watermelon-Themed Kidswear
Cath Kidston's Monster Summer Line Has Fun Illustrations for Children
37
Cat-Covered Youth Fashion
Mini Rodini's 'Cat Advice' Clothing Line Has Fun Psychic Cat Graphics
36
Woven Character Bags
Beams' New Line of Disney Woven Bags are Perfect for the Beach
35
Fanny Pack-Stored Kid's Coats
Mini Rodini's Stylish Moon Jacket Can Be Folded into a Fanny Pack
34
Rainbow Heart Children's Wear
Mini Rodini's Heart-Printed Clothing Line is Perfect for the Summer
33
Imagination-Fueled Futuristic Gardens
Barker and Stonehouse's Project Channels Kids' Artistic Side
32
Space-Themed Youth Fashion
Mini Rodini's New Space Odyssey Collection is Eco-Friendly and Fun
31
Sustainable Printed Toddler Sneakers
Veja Shoes Created a Bold Collection of Sneakers for Kids
30
Youth-Targeted Scent Sticks
Scent Republik Makes Fun Fragrance Products for "Betweenagers'
29
Imaginative Child Art Centers
52 Arts Inspires Kids Ages Three to 12 with Fun, Flexible Designs
28
Vibrant Youth Swimwear
Kenzo Kids' New Animal Print Swimwear Line Offers Strong UV Protection
27
Fresh Athletic Baby Shoes
Nike's New Revolution 4 Sneakers for Kids are Perfect for the Spring
26
Pastel Athletic Toddler Sneakers
Nike's Presto Extreme Sneakers are Offered in a Summery Colorway
25
Candy-Inspired Toothbrushes
The Brush Buddies PEZ Poppin' Toothbrushes Mimic PEZ Dispensers
24
Chocolate-Flavored Blowing Bubbles
Candylicious Bubbles' Chocolate Bunny Releases Edible Bubbles
23
Celebratory Flower Girl Dolls
Lottie is Launching a Flower Girl Doll for the Royal Wedding
22
Modern House-Like Kindergartens
Hefei Wantou Vanke's Paradise Art Wonderland is a Unique School
21
Environmentalist Child Camps
The Ocean Heroes Bootcamp Aims to Solve Plastic Waste in the Ocean
20
Togetherness-Themed Apparel
Gant's 'Celebrate Togetherness' Line Gets Kids Ready for Fall
19
Elegant Summer Toddler Dresses
Marie-Chantal's Formal Dress Collection Offers Customizable Details
18
Color-Blocked Toddler Slides
Nike's Jordan Hydro 11 Slides for Kids are Stylish and Summer-Ready
17
Donkey-Themed Youth Apparel
Stella McCartney's Donkey Collection Features Bold Denim Pieces
16
Clean-Label Fruit Rolls
Wildmade's Fruit Roll Snacks Contain Half a Serving of Fruit Per Roll
15
Friendly Medication Reminder Toys
'MEYKO' Ensures Kids Take Their Medication on a Set Schedule
14
Eco Artisan Kidswear
Art and Eden's Boldly Printed Line Boasts Sustainable Materials
13
Fantasy Movie-Themed Apparel
Gap Kids' Solo Star Wars Clothing Line Has Fun Character Images
12
Kid-Friendly Chocolate Supplements
Good Day Chocolate Launched Functional Supplements for Kids
11
Unisex Youth T-Shirts
Anthony Thomas Melillo's New Unisex T-Shirt Line is Stylish and Inclusive
10
Royal Wedding Bear Toys
Build-A-Bear's Plush Toy Celebrates Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's Wedding
9
Generational Video Chat Apps
'Mado' Video Chat is Simple for Grandparents and Grandchildren to Use
8
Pink Baby Track Suits
adidas' New Lilac Superstar Tracksuit is Comfortable and Stylish
7
Over-Sized Pastel Kid Glasses
Stella McCartney's Line of Pastel Frames are Perfect for the Summer
6
Kid-Friendly Chess Toys
'Story Time Chess' Teaches the Strategy Game to Kids Ages Three to Seven
5
Digitized Smart Building Blocks
Tinkamo Encourages Imagination & Teaches Kids to Code
4
Independence Day Baby Moccasins
Freshly Picked's 4th of July Range Has Three Celebratory Prints
3
Bold Toddler Pool Slides
Puma and Tinycottons Created Two New Pairs of Patterned Sandals for Kids
2
Mosaic Toddler Jumpsuits
adidas' New Pink Mosaic Onesie is Stylish and Perfect for the Summer
1
Time-Limiting Chat Features
Facebook 'Sleep Mode' Lets Parents Control Their Child's Time Chatting
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Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Paper-Like Drawing Tablets
The ugee Q6 Mobile Drawing Tablet Has Toy-Like Design
Youthful Summer Fashion Ranges
The Pleasing Summer 2024 Collection Has 25 Pieces
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Gen Z-Targeting Display Concepts
Korea Design Membership and LG Electronics Boasts Forme
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Summery Y2K Era Timepieces
The Casio BABY-G BGD-565 Summer Jelly Comes in Three Colors
Next-Gen News Apps
Shades is a News and Culture App for Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
LaMoMo Neon Debuted a New Aesthetically Driven Collection
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Interactive Video Game-Themed Tours
The Play Nintendo Tour Runs from June 13 to September 2, 2024
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
Experimental Denim Collections
The Ksubi Fall 2023 'Youtopia' Collection is Modern Art-Inspired
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel
Zara Announces a Collaboration with New York Label Sea
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Children-Catered Luxe Festive Collections
The New Louis Vuitton Holiday Capsule is Made for Kids
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Artful Travel-Inspired Children's Fashion
Janie and Jack Team Up with Photographer Gray Malin
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Teen Skincare Hubs
Indu 101 Educates, Empowers and Inspires Young Beauty Consumers
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Noise-Canceling Drink Packs
Capri Sun Created Special Juice Packs to Give Parents Peace
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs
IED and CampusX Join Forces on the Pixel Project
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Gamified Youth-Focused News Apps
RocaNews Uses Challenges and Quests to Encourage Staying Informed
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Glamorized Drinkware Collections
The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Child-Targeted Starter Smartphone Apps
The 'Screenable' App Downgrades Features for Younger Users
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Social Media Impact Studies
Instagram Allows COS to Conduct Mental Health Research
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Child Creator Casting Calls
Kid-Focused Social Network Zigazoo Hosts Casting Call for New Creators
Childhood-Inspired Juice Rebrandings
Capri Sun Unveils New Packaging with the Big Jug
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Sustainable Kids Apparel
Kidly Debuts a New Eco Denim Collection for Toddlers and School-Age Kids
Paper Sampling Containers
Arcade Beauty Debuts a Paper-Based Sampling Solution for Beauty Products
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Interactive Character Smartwatches
NickWatch Helps Kids Learn and Play with Nickelodeon Favorites
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Kid-Friendly Emotion Management Tools
Angry Kid Supports Children and Parents Navigating Feelings
Modern Baby Apparel Lines
Gerber Childrenswear Launches Modern Moments™ by Gerber® Lifestyle Brand
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News
Gen Z Whitepapers
Wondershare Filmora Has Published Its First Whitepaper Titled 'Gen Z in Action'
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Collaboration Kids Home Decor
The National Geographic for West Elm Kids Collection is Wondrous
Kid-Friendly Headphones
Tronsmart's Headphones for Kids are Foldable, Durable and Comfortable
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Parenting Course Apps
Tiny Souls Media Debuts Zip and the Tiny Sprouts Alongside a Parenting Tool
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Culturally Influenced Baby Apparel
Isla and Mimi Made a Baby Collection Using Indigenous Artistry
Neon-Colored Portable Bottles
Stanley is Previewing its Upcoming 'Neon Collection' for Spring
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
External Photo-Taking Features
Google Unveils a New Child-Focused Feature for Photo Taking
Daily-Prompting Social Journals
Journal. Invites Users to Share Their Thoughts and Feelings
Youth-Oriented Arts Camps
QNB is Set to Unveil an Eco-Friendly Arts Camp for Kids 4-14
Revamped Gen Z Fashion
Walmart Refreshes its Gen Z-Focused 'No Boundaries' Collection
Personalized Lifelong Digital Journals
Now and When is a Digital Journal That Moves Through Life
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection