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Parents who film their children crying for clicks should take a good look at themselves

Toddlers have big feelings. But sharing their tantrums and pain on social media is not a ‘teachable moment’. It’s cruel, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

I bought my cat a lead – and I was quickly humbled

The news that one in six UK cat owners use them baffles me: who are all these cooperative, compliant cats trotting down the street beside their owners, asks Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2025

Autistic people could teach Donald Trump a thing or two about focus, facts and empathy

While not without its challenges, autism isn’t a curse to be cured of, as the likes of the President and RFK Jr want us to believe, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2025

I thought I didn’t care about Renaissance art. Then life happened to me – and I saw its power

There’s a reason these works have influenced great contemporary artists such as Jenny Saville. It just took me a while to truly see it, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2025

Parents and columnists don’t get everything right – here’s what I’ve learned from three years as both

I’ve reconsidered tummy time and baby-led weaning, but I will always passionately hate Bill Thompson from Postman Pat, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025

A new Irish writer is getting rave reviews – but nobody knows who they are. That gives me hope

Pen names have a long history. Now Liadan Ní Chuinn is shunning publicity in an industry that demands ever more exposure, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2025

Do we think enough about parents who care for sick or disabled children – and how not to make things harder?

Mina Holland’s book about parenting her seriously unwell daughter sheds light on the complicated psychology at play, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2025

Locked playgrounds, broken paddling pools: it’s a heatwave, but where will our children play?

Having a child makes you see cities differently. As Britain heats up, we need to look to countries where public spaces work for both children and adults, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2025

Ignore the sunburnt-Brits snobbery: the new generation of all-inclusive resorts are paradise for parents

The holidays I dreamt of as a child have had an upgrade. And who wants to cook or plan with a toddler in tow anyway? asks Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025

Momentum to revive Sure Start is long overdue – it’s been a lifeline for my son and me

The early years service stayed open in my area as many others closed. A recommendation to restore it across England is long overdue, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2025