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The Latest Articles by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Matrescence by Lucy Jones review – the birth of a mother

A science writer charts the monumental impact of having children from every angle

The Guardian - UK

The magic of holidays as a new parent? They’re like time travel back to childhood summers

Every child – and every stressed-out parent – deserves a holiday, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

My irrational hatred of one Postman Pat character is a tribute to the genius of British children’s TV

I may loathe poor Bill Thompson – but our joyful, creative children’s telly is one thing this country can still be proud of, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Puzzled by Succession’s finale twist? Shiv’s pregnancy holds the answer

The physical and emotional storm of pregnancy can dramatically alter the ways we see the world, in many cases irrevocably, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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British parents need to adapt to climate chaos – but not by abandoning the great outdoors

Try telling a cooped-up child they can’t go out due to global heating, says the Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

Can we call time on the ‘doesband’ doing ‘daddy day care’? Fathers are way past that

Millennial men are overcoming the hands-off parenting of previous generations, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

To my friend who worries about becoming a parent: here are some things to hold on to

These are the things I wish I had said when you asked me if being a parent was as awful as it sounded, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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No woman should have to give birth alone. Pregnant asylum seekers need our support

Stories of women supporting one another in the community are heartening, but more volunteer birth partners are needed, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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I once argued fiercely for child-free spaces. As a mother, I still believe in their sanctity

My baby is a pub regular, but sometimes I just want to be around adults – the parent v child-free divide is starker online than off, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Pelvic thrusts and paintings of breast pumps: the mothers making game-changing art

This year’s Mother art prize pays tribute to the joy, fury and hilarity of having kids – even the preview show was gatecrashed by toddlers

The Guardian - UK

Bannau Brycheiniog: is this Welsh national park where Tory culture warriors will meet their Waterloo?

Restoring the Brecon Beacons’ original name is not part of a ‘woke’ agenda, says the Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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?

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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?

The Guardian - US

‘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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