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Having a baby does mess with your memory. I’m glad I recorded the truth – good and bad – in real time

Most of us quickly forget the reality of early parenthood, but writing it all down was one of the best things I’ve ever done, writes Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Art is a natural impulse, and babies are born critics: no wonder they love Van Gogh

When it comes to creative expression, adults could learn from the playfulness, humour and imagination of children, writes Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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In the rage over the two-child benefits cap, one fact gets lost: this is state control of women’s bodies

Even those who consider themselves socially progressive clam up when it comes to those on benefits reproducing, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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We all want better for our children than we had – but Britain’s housing crisis is crushing that dream

Our rental situation is better than most, yet we still found ourselves scrubbing mould from the windows to protect our son’s tiny lungs, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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Egg-freezing is no panacea, but for those who can access it, it offers a speck of hope

Feeling panic about fertility, or to keep their options open, a rising number of women are opting to freeze their eggs, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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I’ll never be a true hippie parent, but I can learn a lot from summer festival-goers

While I couldn’t get out of mum mode at Glastonbury, it reminded me all children need to go feral now and again, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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The highs and lows of being (or having) an only child

Letters: Readers respond to Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett’s article about the criticism some parents face for having one child

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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

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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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