Rachel Tomlinson
Registered PsychologistRachel Tomlinson is a registered psychologist and internationally published author of Teaching Kids to Be Kind who has worked with adults, families, and children (birth through eighteen years old) in a variety of settings. She has presented at national conferences on mental health topics (including trauma and play therapy) as well as guest lectured about domestic violence and relationships at colleges and universities. She also serves as a subject matter expert for journalists on topics such as parenting, child development, and relationships. She resides in Perth, Australia.
Co-authored
How to Raise Your Child to Be a Critical Thinker
Learn what critical thinking is and how to raise your child to be a critical thinker by asking questions and problem-solving.
How To Teach Your Child To Include Others
From social storying to teaching empathy, here are some helpful tips for teaching your child how to include others.
Tantrum or Meltdown: How to Tell the Difference and Help Your Child
Your child is losing his mind and you wonder: is it a tantrum or meltdown? Here's how to tell the difference and help your child.
Reviewed
How To Be a Safe Space for Your Child’s Big Emotions
Here's a helpful guide on why children have big emotions and how you can help them navigate their feelings.
7 Tips for Raising Secure and Happy Children
Explore seven ways to help your child grow up feeling secure and happy in their relationship with you.
Postpartum Rage: What You See and Don’t See
Learn the causes and symptoms of postpartum rage and how to help manage and treat this common (and temporary) experience.
Articles
What Is Tiger Mom Parenting?
Tiger parenting is a parenting style used to raise successful children. Learn what it means to be a tiger mom and how to make it work.
How To Stop a Toddler From Hitting
Learn how to stop toddlers from hitting with these simple tips and the best ways to respond to toddler aggression.
Helicopter Parenting & How It Affects Our Kids
What does it mean to be a helicopter parent? Understand the various types of parenting and the good and bad of helicopter parenting.
How A Mother’s Mindset Can Influence Her Child’s Development
Discover how your decisions and behaviors may be responsible for shaping your child's emotions and relationships.
Kids Being Loud? Here’s What To Do
Frustrated by kids being loud? Here are 8 reasons why children can seem so noisy - and how to reduce it without losing your patience.
8 Things Parents Rarely Do But Should
Gain insight into parenting with this guide on things parents rarely do but should. Get the advice you need for your growing family.
Conscious Parenting: Becoming the Parent You Wish You Had
Before you become a parent, learn about conscious parenting and how it can help you make the right parenting decisions.
How to Help Your Child Handle Teasing
Most teasing is easily dealt with. Learn some skills you can teach your little one to help your child handle teasing.
12 Tips to Build a Healthy Parent-Child Relationship
Discover how nurturing your parent-child relationship helps them learn communication and social skills, and provides them with security.
What Does Authoritative Parenting Look Like?
Discover how authoritative parenting provides a framework for supporting your child in a nurturing, fair, warm, and empathetic way.
How To Teach Your Kids To Be More Optimistic
Does your child tend to focus on the negative? Discover the benefits of an optimistic mindset and how it can help them cope better.
14 Ways to Grow Your Child’s Imagination
Understand how imagination can enhance literacy, learning, and future success. Learn how to use experiences to help your children.
Anxiety in Children: What You Can Do and What You Should Know
Anxiety in children can start very young. When dealing with toddler anxiety, it's vital to remember these four important tips.
Waiting Tips for Kids: How to Keep Them Patient When Waiting Their Turn
Enhance your kid's impulse control and self-regulation with these waiting tips for kids. Learn more about the power of delayed gratification.
Why the Twos Aren’t Terrible: A Real Look at What Toddlers Are Experiencing
Could the 'terrible twos' be a developmental milestone? Explore why children become defiant and challenging at this age.
Children’s Mental Health Can Affect Them Into Adulthood
Discover how mental health affects children. Learn why mental health is the key component to fostering their emotional well-being.
How to Manage Power Struggles With Your Child Better
Gain greater insight into the motivation behind power struggles and learn how to support your child’s needs.
What Not to Say During a Tantrum
Explore some of the pitfalls, things to avoid, and what not to say during a tantrum to help you better manage difficult situations.
How to Instill a Strong Work Ethic in Kids
Teaching children to maintain a strong work ethic is essential. Learn how to instill morals, responsibility, and success with these tips.
There Are No Bad Kids
Examine why some children misbehave and disobey, while others don't. Are they 'bad kids' - or is there something else going on?
How to Help Your Child Be More Independent
Learn how to teach children independence. Easily send your children on their journey to independence with this comprehensive guide.
How to Teach Your Child Forgiveness
Learn why it is essential to our health and well-being for people to learn to forgive, and how to teach your child forgiveness.
Raising a Kind-Hearted Boy in a Tough Guy World
Learn the impacts of raising a boy in a society that largely promotes gender stereotypes & discover how to raise a kind-hearted boy.
Teaching the Concept of Privacy to Kids
Learn tips for how to teach privacy to kids, when we need to start teaching the concept to children and why it's so important.
Why Kids Like to Test the Boundaries
Why do kids test boundaries? From the 'Terrific Twos' to challenging behaviors, learn how to manage limit-testing for normal development.
How to Talk to Kids About Autism
Learning how to talk to kids about autism is essential. Answers to their questions in an age-appropriate way can help them understand.
75 Calming Strategies and Techniques for Kids
The best calming strategies and techniques for you to use if your kids are upset and feeling big feelings.
How to Raise a Happy Baby
Raising a happy baby? Learn the key elements of basic needs, stimulation, and attunement. Discover how to raise a happy baby today!
What to Do When You Think Your Child Might Be a Bully
Learn strategies for what to do when you think your child might be a bully or engaging in bullying behaviors.
The 5 Love Languages of Children
Learn the 5 love languages of children, how to discover your child's love language and ways you can uniquely express your love to them.