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The Latest Articles by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Emotions around infertility can be raw. Let’s talk about them with solidarity

It’s important to acknowledge ‘fertility privilege’, but let’s not dismiss those whose privilege has been hard won, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Stopping breastfeeding my baby offers a bittersweet relief

My journey through mixed feeding has been painful and beautiful in equal measure, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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‘One and done’ parents are some of the most thoughtful and compassionate I have met

It’s time to retire the offensive, outdated idea that having only one child is somehow selfish or unfair, says the Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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George Eustice’s drivel about stay-at-home mums reinforces the trap set by society for women

If the Tory MP really valued the role of women in early-years childcare, he’d offer them financial support. But he hasn’t, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Finally, a budget that mentions childcare. But where will these magic nursery places come from, Jeremy Hunt?

The chancellor’s early-years promise won’t be delivered until after an election, says the Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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As parents, can we all agree that a bit of screen time for children is actually a good thing?

Letting our children watch TV can feel like a shameful secret. Let’s throw off the guilt and embrace the benefits of CBeebies, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

It’s the oldest rule in British politics: don’t threaten to mass murder voters’ cats during a pandemic

In 2020, the government considered plans to cull our furry friends. It would have been the final straw, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Having a baby after pregnancy loss is a joy. But it may never wipe the slate clean

A revealing new book challenges the notion of miscarriage as a blip in the past, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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You don’t need pricey gear and high design to be a good parent, but a decent pair of socks helps

Alongside all the false promises and guilt-trip sales offers are clever inventions and ingenious tech that can make life a lot easier, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Feeling guilty for putting your baby in nursery? That suits the government just fine

We need to start thinking in Britain of paid childcare as a life-enriching right, not a slightly uncomfortable necessity, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

As a girl, I was thrilled by the night sky. Must my son grow up without seeing the Milky Way?

I love the idea of my boy and his dad peering through a telescope together, writes Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett. But what will light pollution leave for them to look at?

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I was unashamed of my mental illness – so why did it make me question becoming a mum?

When Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett weighed up the decision to have a child, she found herself frightened by the prospect of being a parent who’d struggled with mental health – and may struggle again

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Reading is precious – which is why I’ve been giving away my books

I’m donating my books to people who can most benefit from them. Why keep a novel that could delight someone else?

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‘It felt good to be needed’: how getting a cat prepared me for motherhood

Mackerel turned out to be a Trojan cat for all the things I didn’t want to confront – and she taught me how to care again

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Many people celebrate friends’ pregnancies – with no way of expressing their own longing for children

Fertility support groups offer comfort to some, but the ache for something that may never happen is all too often kept secret, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Fabulous felines: why female artists love stroking, painting and spoiling cats

Suzanne Valadon fed hers caviar. Leonor Fini kept two dozen. And when Tracey Emin lost hers, the missing posters fetched £500 each. The writer of a new book about painters and moggies celebrates furry muses

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I left my baby to write this. How do artists balance creativity and the ache for their child?

All writers and painters who are mothers must tread a heroic path. In an ideal world, we wouldn’t have to, says the Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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When parents are struggling to feed their babies, why don’t all food banks offer formula?

A resistance to making formula too easily available is patronising, shaming and dangerous, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Grandparents are the invisible glue, holding our broken childcare system together

My parents have been a huge help with the baby, but I wish they had the choice to take it easy, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Why is my baby crying? I used to Google for hours – then discovered the real answer

Millennial parents can frantically search online, but ancient wisdom states the reason is almost always ‘probably wind’, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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There is nothing like a trip to A&E with a sick baby to make you eternally grateful for our NHS

The health service hangs by a thread, and yet its staff continue to treat everyone with such kindness and patience, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

I hated being told I should ‘cherish every moment’ of motherhood – now I understand

Raising a baby is a huge challenge. No wonder many new parents resent the cult of compulsory joy, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

Queer families are teaching us there are many ways to be a mother

While heterosexual couples may struggle with traditional gender roles, queer motherhood offers a radical, beautiful alternative, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

Loneliness is a struggle for new parents – can we all stop pretending everything’s ok?

Isolation, exacerbated by social pressure and cuts to services, can lead to postnatal depression, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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‘Why should I pay for you to have a child?’ This is the state of the debate on childcare right now

A fair and successful society respects and takes care of its young citizens, as well as their parents, says the Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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