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
How To Create a Secure Attachment With Your Baby
Explore tips and understand the importance of developing a strong, secure attachment with your baby and ensuring they have a great start.
Mindful Parenting: Is It for You?
Learn about mindful parenting, including its benefits, examples, and how to be mindful with your kids.
Attachment Parenting: Is It for You?
Explore what attachment parenting is, the seven B's, the pros and cons, and determine if it's right for your family's unique dynamic.
The 11 Most Important Social Skills To Teach Kids
Learn 11 social skills that you should teach your kids, discover why they’re important, and review strategies for teaching them.
11 Tips for Teaching Kindness to Kids
Teaching kindness is essential for your child's social and emotional skills. Learn why it's important and how to teach kindness to kids.
How and Why to Teach Empathy to Your Kids
Learn what empathy is, why it’s important, when children develop it, the empathy milestones, and how to teach empathy to your kids.
Emotional Literacy Is Critical To Kids Identifying Their Emotions
Find out how to encourage emotional literacy in your child to foster their well-being and positive development.
How to Unspoil Your Child
What are some signs that your child is spoiled? Learn what causes children to be spoiled and how to unspoil them.
Learn By Failing: Teaching Your Child How To Deal With Failure
Learn why rescuing children from failure can do more harm than good and how you can help your child learn from their mistakes.
Why Is My Extroverted Child Suddenly a Shy Kid?
Learn why your child might suddenly become a shy kid or become introverted and when it could be more than just shyness.
Do You Have a Moody Kid, or Is It Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Discover the difference between oppositional defiant disorder and normal moodiness and how to support your child if they have ODD.
How To Avoid Raising an Entitled Child
Learn to tackle your child's entitlement issues with kindness and respect. Discover tips on guiding your child toward gratefulness.
Only Child Syndrome? The Fun and Challenges of Raising an Only Child
Discover what research says about only children and get parenting strategies and real-world tips on raising an only child.
Bullying: Teach Your Kids How To Stand Up for Themselves
Learn how bullying can impact mental health, as well as signs to look out for and how to help your child if they're being bullied.
Peer Pressure: Teach Your Kids How To Respond
Learn how to give your kids the tools to manage peer pressure situations.
Common Childhood Fears (And How To Help Conquer Them)
Learn about the most common childhood fears and get some tips on how to help your child manage these fears in a healthy, safe way.
16 Types of Parenting Styles Explained by an Expert
Learn about 16 parenting styles under the four general ones referred to as Baumrind's parenting styles.
Parenting Triggers: Why Does My Child’s Behavior Trigger Me?
Discover how parenting triggers may make us react in ways that are a mismatch between our values as parents and our behaviors in reality.
How To Comfort Your Child During Night Terrors
Explore the differences between a nightmare and a night terror and coping strategies if your baby wakes up screaming from a night terror.
How to Help Kids Develop Positive Self-Talk
Learn to encourage kids to be resilient with positive self-talk and help them learn how to bounce back from challenges and adversity.
How To Start Teaching Kids To Share
Learn why teaching toddlers to share is important, why toddlers struggle to share, and when it's appropriate to teach kids to share.
Bossiness in Kids and How to Handle It
Learn why toddlers develop bossiness, and discover some strategies you can use to navigate this challenging behavior in your child.
How to Talk to Your Child About a Death in the Family
Learn what to say after a death in the family to help your children process the loss and manage the big feelings that come up.
What Is Dolphin Mom Parenting?
Learn what a dolphin mom is, how to tell if that's your parenting style, and some of the benefits of being a dolphin mom.
5 Reasons Your Toddler is Acting Out With You and Not Others
Learn why your toddler is acting out for you but being a total angel for everyone else.
What Is the Elephant Mom Parenting Style?
Discover what it means to be an elephant mom, what this style of parenting can mean for you and your children, and its pros and cons.
Avoiding Toddler Tantrums at Bedtime
Learn what causes toddler tantrums at bedtime, how to handle them when they occur, and what you can do to prevent them.
What Is Permissive Parenting? Pros and Cons
Discover what the permissive parenting style is, how it differs from gentle parenting, and its pros and cons.
What To Do If Your Child Is Mean To Their Friends
Learn why a child being mean to their friends or you could be a normal way of testing the waters and seeing what they can get away with.
Things To Talk About and Consider With Your Partner Before Having a Baby
Learn what things to consider before having a baby and 14 parenting questions to ask your partner beforehand.