Rachel Tompkins
Rachel Tompkins is a mother of two boys and freelance journalist, editor and copywriter. She believes that everyone has a story to tell and writes for a range of print and digital titles.
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Will My Parents Ever Forgive Me For Leaving Canada?
Growing up in Canada, I never imagined that I’d find myself settling in the UK. My older sister moved here and when I visited...
Why I’m Ditching Friends Who ‘Shame’ Their Kids On Social Media
You’ll no doubt have seen them doing the rounds on social media – a photo of a child, holding a placard explaining a naughty...
6 Important Things To Consider When Choosing A Babysitter
Before we all started moving around so much, people depended on other family members when it came to ad hoc childcare. There was generally...
Michael Jackson: As An Expert In Child Sexual Abuse Here’s What I Thought When...
Since Leaving Neverland – the disturbing documentary film about Michael Jackson and the nature of his relationship with two young boys – aired, many...
My Adopted Son Thinks He’s Not Good Enough For Us And It Breaks My...
We are the Cowley Family. It began with just me and my husband, Justin. We knew when we started dating that adoption was something that...
Kids And Mobiles – When Should You Say ‘Yes’ To A Phone?
As parents, we’re aware that much of child-raising is trial and error. We rely on our own beliefs and experiences. We talk to friends...