According to research from Campaign, 47% of Britons say ads featuring ordinary people resonate most with them. Volkswagen Denmark taps into this desire for relatable figures in Generations, which tells the story of a difficult relationship between a father and son.

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?

While over 70% of American women with kids are now part of the labour force, rising childcare costs mean that paying for nursery isn’t always an option. In the first of a two-part report, we look at why there’s a childcare crisis, and how governments and alternative carers are helping out.

With long hours spent in the office, endless chores waiting at home, and caring for young kids throughout the day, American parents devote almost all of their time to other people and tasks. And it's leaving them with little to no time for themselves, even on the weekend.