In the Media
I am available to support you with queries relating to raising children, parenting, child development and wellbeing, and can assist with:
Expert commentary for print/digital media
Interviews (broadcast media)
Writing and delivering webinars on tailored topics, or keynote speeches
Hosting or guest spots on podcasts
Freelance writing, contributions to articles or books/chapters
If you would like to collaborate on a piece please get in touch via the contact page or via towardwellbeing@outlook.com
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Broadcast
Tips for families to support kids through their second holidays in lockdown - ABC News
Sports Drive - Rachel Tomlinson (17/05/2022) - Sports Drive - Omny.fm
Podcast
https://omny.fm/shows/feed-play-love1/how-to-parent-from-the-same-page
Happy Families Podcast with Dr Justin Coulson - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/519-sadness-depression-with-rachel-tomlinson/id1082244480?i=1000564726742
Tude Talk TV (choosethetude.com) - Episode 16 Delayed Gratification
Reading With Your Kids Podcast | iHeart
Mamamia - This Glorious Mess - Should we be naked in front of our kids?
Mindset Mastery - Kindness for Wellness
The Motherhood Load - HeyMumma
‘Tude Talk TV EP 14: Competition on Vimeo
January 2020 – Getting Kids To Listen – A podcast
Children and Electronics - Rachel Tomlinson | Learning Success System
Freelance and Copywriting
https://www.mymirror.com.au/education/after-your-first-psychology-session
https://yourloss.com.au/2022/02/18/supporting-children-through-grief/
Emotion Naming Games for Children | Kiddipedia
Responding to Kids Who Need to Have the Last Word - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Sensory Self-Care: Using the Five Senses to Keep Kids Calm - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Teaching Our Kids Why and How to Apologize - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Emotion Naming Games for Children (mumken.com.au)
What are the best toys to support your child’s development? (mumken.com.au)
Ecopsychology - Why being in Nature Makes our Kids Happy (kiddipedia.com.au)
Why Shaming you Children doesnt Change their Behaviour - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children (mumken.com.au)
Rachel Tomlinson | Profile (mumken.com.au)
Perinatal and Mood Disorders: What are they? - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Blending Families: Tips and Tricks for a Harmonious Home - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Household Rules that Help Children Feel Safe - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
5 Ways Back to School Anxiety Shows up in Kids (kiddipedia.com.au)
5 Back to School Tips from a Psychologist (kiddipedia.com.au)
Why It's Important to Talk to Your Child About Their Private Parts (baby-chick.com)
How to Build a Healthy Relationship With a Stepchild - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Is Competition Healthy For Children? - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
How to let go of hate and be a better co-parent - Beanstalk Mums
9 TIPS FOR SPEAKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) — Not So Mumsy
Essential Things Parents Should Teach Their Kids About Boundaries (baby-chick.com)
Separation Anxiety: What It Is and How to Handle It - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
9 Tips for Speaking to your Kids about the Corona Virus (COVID-19) - Kiddipedia
How To Get Your Child To Listen Without Saying No - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
5 Tips for Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Is Competition Healthy For Children? (entrepreneur.com)
The 4 most important values to help your child navigate school (beanstalkmums.com.au)
Proprioception: The Sixth Sense That Might Cause Tantrums in Your Child (baby-chick.com)
15 Strategies to Help Your Kids Cope with Change - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
The Importance of Teaching Kids Not to Keep Secrets - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
8 Ways to Diffuse Toddler Temper Tantrums - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Why Your Kid Needs a Dress-Up Chest (and What to Put in It) (baby-chick.com)
When a Trantrum isn't really a tantrum | Grown Up Guides to Parenting | 7PM (toddlerfunlearning.com)
Child Regression: What to Know and What to Look For - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
4 Strategies to Help Your Child Play Independently - Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Rachel Tomlinson, Author at Baby Chick (baby-chick.com)
Three Reasons Your Children Lie And What You Can Do About It (baby-chick.com)
Interviews and Expert Quotes
https://www.kidspot.com.au/parenting/high-school/this-is-my-advice-to-parents-who-cant-get-their-kids-off-social-media/news-story/929d005e9e10eafcef2c1f4f90abbca6
Women’s Day https://www.magzter.com/stories/womens-interest/Womans-Day-Magazine-NZ/KEEP-THE-PEACE-THIS-EASTER
https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/wellness/are-chatbots-really-the-future-of-therapy/news-story/7eab656cd923727298459819c862221d?amp
https://theeverymom.com/how-much-time-should-you-play-with-your-child/
Is honesty the best policy / Body & Soul / https://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/relationships/is-honesty-really-the-best-policy-when-it-comes-to-cheating/news-story/a34498c2a062a38c184fa6e557111866?amp
How to Teach Consent and Boundaries to Toddlers | The Everymom
Parenting Books I'm Loving Right Now | The Everymom
Teaching Kids to Be Kind | Review - Simply Elliott
How to Address Relatives Who Say You Should Spank | The Everymom
Acts of Kindness for Kids | TalkingParents
Playing Tag Can Teach Kids About Consent (But It's Just a Game) | Fatherly
A WRITING JOURNEY INTERVIEW: Rachel Tomlinson (katejfoster.com)
Top tips for teaching children kindness | First Five Years
Why children lie – haven magazine
Sticks & stones - Mindful Parenting
The Real Reason Schools Are Banning Tag—and Why It Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Parents - stack
Yours for keeps - Mindful Parenting
"I need your best right now": How to ask kids to step up - Mumlyfe
Charles Sturt success story: Rachel Tomlinson – Charlie (csu.edu.au)
Getting rid of dummy: Why some parents struggle more than their child (babyology.com.au)
Tantrums
Proprioception: The Sixth Sense that Might be Causing Tantrums
I wrote this article for Baby Chick, it explores a little known sixth sense called proprioception. Head on over the link below to find out more about this sense, how it might influence behaviour and some tipcs for supporting your childs sensory regulation for improved calm and emotion management.
family
3 Tips for Thriving, Reparenting and Healing from your own childhood experiences.
I wrote this article for Natural Parent magazine. It explores how to become conscious of parenting habits and learning from childhood and to move towards intentional parenting that is aligned with your hopes, morals and values. Its about healing and being compassionate to yourself in your parenting journey.
ITS OK THAT OUR KIDS HAVE BIG FEELINGS
Teaching your Kids about Their Feelings is so Important!
I wrote an article for Tutors Field about how we can teach our kids about their emotions. This is a key skill, just as important, if not more so that teaching them reading, writing and arithmetic. Take a look at the article for some great tips about how to encourage emotional identification and regulation.
BODY POSITIVE INTERVIEW WITH DOMINIQUE HERMO FOR BODY & SOUL
Body Positive Interview for Body & Soul
I was interviewed by Dominique Hermo for Body and Soul on the topic of self confidence and body positivity. We spoke about the impacts of social media and also some strategies for boosting self-esteem.
Toddlers are Obsessed with the Weirdest Things!
A look at the quirky obsessions of toddlers. I was able to add a few interesting discussions about why and how these obsessions develop. If you want to know more, check out the link to the original article.
co-parenting can be tough
How to Let Go of Hate and be a Better Co-Parent
I wrote this article for Beanstalk Single Mums about how to be authentic as a co-parent and value your own experience, but also how to cope adaptively with challenges and frustrations that can arise when you share custody and parenting responsibilities.
Its ok for your kids to be bored
Let your kids be bored…its good for them
Jo Hartley interviewed me for an article in Essential Kids about how our busy life and the pressure to fill our kids day might not actually be good for them. We are undermining our kids learning important life skills by shuffling them from one activity to another. This is coupled with instant gratification and the need to learn to delay instantaneous wants…read on to find out more about this discussion.
being interviewed for shemazing
It’s Just a Little Crush
Kat interviewed me for an article on Shemazing about the psychology of a crush and the impact of love on our brains and wellbeing. It’s a good one to read before the mounting pressure of valentines day and the ongoing quest for love!
Let’s Talk Leadership!
Take a look at this interesting article which explores ways to future proof leadership. I was able to contribute to the discussion with an exploration of how leaders can set boundaries whilst still being respectful. Go and take a peek…
preparing your kids for school
The 4 Most Important Values to Help Your Child Navigate School
I wrote an article for Beanstalk Single Mums about the important values we need to encourage in our kids that will help them manage school. Read about some strategies and things we can focus on that will really give our kids the best opportunity to succeed in their education…and let me give you a hint, these values aren’t about being a genius or great at school work.
being interviewed for authority magazine
Lift your Legacy - Living a More Fulfilling Life
I had chance to be interviewed by Jacob Rupp on the topic of living a more fulfilling life. It was a great opportunity to reflect on being a leader, managing work life balance and self-care. An essential read for anyone who needs to create balance or learn to “put themselves out there”.
Primary Schools that are Banning “Best Friends.”
I had the opportunity to contribute to a really interesting article about some primary schools who have decided to ban the term “best friends”. Clink the link and see my insights into why this might (or might not) be such a good thing!
