Rachel Tomlinson

1 month ago | baby-chick.com | Rachel Tomlinson |Nina Spears

We’ve all had those days, haven’t we? When your tiny human might’ve been extra clingy, overtired, and having a tantrum because you cut their banana up? (Or is it just me?) As the day progresses, you find yourself counting down the minutes until bedtime so you can sit in silence for a few minutes. Parenting is an amazing journey that’s full of highs and beautiful moments. But in all honesty, it can also leave you feeling drained.

Oct 15, 2024 | baby-chick.com | Rachel Tomlinson |Nina Spears

Back talk is a common parenting challenge that can be frustrating to handle and tricky to navigate.

Oct 10, 2024 | baby-chick.com | Rachel Tomlinson |Nina Spears

If you saw that mom at the store the other day carrying a shrieking toddler under her arm like a football and away from a candy display . . . it was probably me! We’ve hit the terrible twos with a vengeance in my household. My older child is now 7, so tantrums and big toddler feelings are a thing of the past, and I had totally forgotten how intense a time it is.

Oct 3, 2024 | baby-chick.com | Rachel Tomlinson |Nina Spears

In many families, it can be common to see gentle teasing between siblings or even parents and children. Teasing might seem pretty harmless (and, for the most part, it is). But there are some things to never tease your child about. Teasing them about certain topics can have a significant impact on your child’s confidence, self-esteem, mood, and overall well-being.1,2 In this article, we’ll explore what to avoid teasing your child about and how teasing can be damaging.

Sep 12, 2024 | baby-chick.com | Rachel Tomlinson |Nina Spears

As parents, we want the very best for our children — for them to be happy, have strong and positive relationships, and succeed in life. If we can instill respect in our tiny humans, we can give them the skills to develop and demonstrate empathy, engage with the world through a compassionate lens, and ultimately experience strong and mutually positive relationships.1 Raising respectful kids is one of the most important things we will do as parents, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.