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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

The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2022

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 · Nov 1, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022

‘Picasso nearly fell over backwards when he saw her’ – Lee Miller’s son on their intense relationship

She was a model-turned-photographer whose unflinching eye captured the horror of the Nazis. But for too long, this extraordinary woman was defined as ‘Picasso’s muse’. As a new show puts this right, her son looks back

The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022

The struggle of fatherhood is real - so why are new dads often invisible in NHS advice?

We hear so little about the impact pregnancy and birth can have on men, says Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2022

Spare me the fuss about children born ‘out of wedlock’ – this is the 21st century

Marriage is much less of a priority than it used to be, and giving a child a loving upbringing requires more than a ring and a vicar, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022

I see you, single parents. I see your work, your pain – and your joy

Single parents still face stigma and social exclusion, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2022

Some babies sleep well, some don’t – beware those selling easy fixes

As parents, we are bombarded with rituals and superstitions to get our children sleeping through the night, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022