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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

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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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Laurie Hertzel: Is owning a lot of books a mark of middle-class smugness?

A columnist for the Guardian suggests it is, and she is getting rid of her own books.

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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

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5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of The Mysterious Case Of The Alperton Angels and The Cloisters by Katy Hays.

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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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The Year of the Cat by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett review – kitten heals

The author’s memoir about her acquisition of a pet in lockdown triggers an insightful exploration of womanhood, society and her own traumatic past

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The Year of the Cat by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett review – reflections on the feline

An affecting memoir that uses cats and our attitudes towards them to explore PTSD, separation, love and family

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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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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

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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

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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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I’ve stopped trying to be the perfect mum, and it’s a huge relief

We’re told that motherhood is supposed to be your life’s work. But the 360-degree model is bad for me and for my baby, says Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Think of all the babies in Britain this winter – how to keep them warm?

This cruel government is doing nothing to help families in desperate need, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Having a baby is hard, but the grief of not being able to have one can be even harder

As women, we owe it to one another to make space for difficult conversations. Friendships depend on it, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Even in the darkest days of new parenthood, I hold on to the thought that this too shall pass

Promises of a glass of wine or leaving the house help me when my newborn and I are crying – though I know how lucky I am, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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