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.

Online start-up Hello Divorce is working to make divorce easier, less costly, and more equitable, and has raised $2 million in seed funding. The cost and confusion of divorce can keep many Americans in marriages they don’t want, with women disproportionately trapped by financial concerns.

More over-50s are starting new chapters of their life, with divorce rates among this group on the rise. These winds of change reflect a shift in social stigma around divorce for Boomers, and may also be borne from how COVID-19 has driven people to prioritize self-care and renewal.

What’s driving people to make big changes to their living arrangements? Why is plant care being embedded into daily domestic routines? What new roles are emerging as family dynamics diversify? And how are people crafting more meaningful connections both online and off?

The gender pay gap is a significant barrier to workplace equality, one that’s fueled by childcare norms that harm women’s earning power and discourage men from taking time off. So, how can employers promote family-friendly cultures that help new dads feel confident enough to take paternity leave?