Back in the 1960s, families with young children began co-housing in Denmark by buying adjoining properties to share childcare with their neighbours.

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Now approximately 8 per cent of Danish households are co-housing. They share living areas, kitchens and gardens, taking turns to cook and looking after each other’s children.

It’s even starting in the UK. Just check out these communities here.