In the US, 47% of women of childbearing age are childless. Reports suggest these women are ‘wealthier, healthier and happier’ than mothers. But while this may be true, another group of non-mums are identifying as PANKs; Professional Aunts, No Kids. So who’s joining the ranks of the PANKs?

Brits are increasingly worried about getting on the property ladder, but having kids can be even more expensive than buying a house – the cost of raising a child in the UK is higher than ever. But what makes it so pricey, and how are parents changing their behaviour to save cash?

With only one in ten homes in Sydney classified as affordable, getting on the property ladder Down Under is a mere dream for many Aussies. Research shows that people are now saving up for the present rather than the future – twice as many Australians are saving for a holiday over a property.

Traditional social structures can seem inconveniently binary for some individuals – not everyone wants to be part of a nuclear family or search for the right partner with whom to raise a child. How do friends, family and strangers now fit into marriages, support networks and parenting choices?