The conventional roster of life milestones is under review. Having kids in your 30s is no longer a given, if kids are part of the plan at all. Career progression is non-linear. Older Adults are finding new forms of independence. And Gen Z are embracing a more fluid definition of home.

Neo Soul icon Erykah Badu has opened up about navigating parenthood with three children, all of whom have different fathers. The discussion sought to empathetically address the stigma that surrounds the overrepresentation of this family dynamic in an all-too-often marginalized community.

While co-parenting is a common practice, its representation in children’s programming is often either toxic or non-existent. Netflix’s seriesMy Dad The Bounty Hunterprovides Gen Alphas with a loving – and most likely relatable – depiction of this relationship dynamic and Black fatherhood.

Soaring childcare costs have seen some parents cut back on meals and heating, while others have quit their jobs entirely to look after their kids. Daycare SOS is hoping to provide a solution, providing flexible and affordable childcare options and offering places at local nurseries to families in need.

A rise in childcare costs, gas and electricity prices, and food bills have left more families struggling than ever before. But what is the long-term impact of this cost of living crisis, and how can brands help families alleviate the pressure as they begin to tighten their belts?