AUSTRALIAN PARENTING EXPERT
Let’s smooth out those parenting challenges
Get simple, evidence based, practical strategies to turn chaos into cooperation
and do that in a way that works for you.
Rachel Schofield
Australian Parent Coach & Parenting Expert
Dear Caring Parent,
I’m Rachel - I’m a Professional Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapists & mum of two boys.
I have a 18+ years track record of helping parents who desperately want their kids to listen (without bribes, yelling, or losing it). I give you simple, evidence based, practical strategies to create more harmony at home and feel confident in your parenting. I know that you are the expert of your child - even if it doesn't feel like that right now. You have everything it takes to turn things around.
Curious about my approach? Read more
I support professionals in the field with their own personal parenting challenges (Clinical Psychologists, Therapists, Social Workers, Pre-School Educators and Teachers), as well as any parent wanting a strong healthy relationship with their child.
My advice has been featured in national and international media including: Motherly, Australian Psychology Society and, the ABC.
When I'm not supporting parents, I can be found on our off-grid bush block getting lost in a board game or on some outdoor adventure along the Sapphire Coast, NSW.
My advice has been featured in:
How can I support you? Perhaps you’d like:
Audio
A free soothing audio and accompanying pdf for those frazzled moments
Games
Fun games to transform parenting challenges
Get The Play Your Way to Peace eBook with accompanying audio here
Private Sessions
Online private sessions to turn chaos into cooperation & get your parenting back on track
I can help you…
Tackle your child’s tricky behaviour and meltdowns in ways that feel good
Get on the same page as your parenting partner
Feel more confident and skilled as a parent
Testimonials
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Jocelyn France | Mother Clinical Psychologist NSW, AustraliaI have gained greater confidence and trust in my parenting
"I’ve learned that I’m okay and my children are more than okay. [It's] contributed in positive ways to many areas of my life, not just parenting. I feel more connected to my children"
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Wan yi NG | Mother & GP | SydneyRachel's advice has given me confidence
"[Rachel's] warmth and humour made me feel at ease from our very first [session]. Her advice has given me confidence ...she gave us really practical and simple solutions to help us tackle the hiccups we experienced ... I have seen positive changes happening with my children..."
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Georgie Bancroft | Mother & Clinical Psychologist | MelbourneRachel has an absolute wealth of information to share
"Rachel truly goes above and beyond. She is so lovely and approachable, while at the same time she has an absolute wealth of knowledge to share"
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Kristy Pillinger | Mother & Editor of Nurture Parenting Magazine Brisbane | BrisbaneOur relationship has become stronger
"I jumped at the opportunity to take a class with Rachel Schofield, one of our regular contributors. I gained so many new insights into my son's emotions, our relationship has become stronger"
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Katie Ryan | Mother of four | NSW, AustraliaI'm able to meet my sons needs and ... make my family feel safe & loved during stressful times
"My son's tantrums, outbursts and aggression left our family in disarray, distant and disconnected. Now I'm able to meet his needs and support him as well as make my family feel safe and loved during stressful times."
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Mia Ali | Mum of one boy | FijiWe have seen huge improvements
"In just a few weeks we have seen huge improvements in the way we function as a family unit, in the happiness of my son, myself and my husband, and on specific challenges such as separation anxiety”
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Julie Siemers | Mum of four | USAI could put the connected parenting principles into action.
"[Rachel] presented information in clear, simple, easy-to-understand ways & framed things for me so that I could put the connected parenting principles into action... She's a caring, patient teacher who's passionate about connected parenting…."
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Rebecca Molino | Mum of two | SydneyRachel equipped me with the tools I needed during tough times
"..[Rachel] equipped me with the tools I needed, during tough times. She has a gentle and calming approach and I instantly felt supported..."
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Ben K | Father of one | CanadaI feel a lot more confident supporting my child’s …upsets
“I'm very grateful for Rachel's support. Since first talking with Rachel, I feel a lot more confident supporting my child when he's experiencing emotional upsets which I believe has fostered a really special connection.”
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Kerrie Scott | Mother & Bush Adventure Therapy | NSW, AustraliaRachel's countless times helped me find a way back to the gentle wise parent I so wish to be
"Having read all the attachment parenting books I could get my hands on, I thought I was ready for my parenting journey... Rachel provides me with such clarity & non-judgmental wisdom, she's countless times helped me find a way back to the gentle wise parent I so wish to be."
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Emma Foxley | Mum of two | UKThings really changed for our family after meeting Rachel.
"Rachel has a unique quality of always meeting you where you are at. Gently reassuring, knowing, understanding and always guides you with a lightness and warmth that makes you feel - maybe it'll be ok. Things really changed for our family after meeting Rachel."
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Erin Moon | Mother of two | NSW, AustraliaI feel more confident & so much more skilled as a parent.
"I feel more confident & so much more skilled as a parent. I’ve had a few examples recently where I’m reading the situation well, I know what I’m doing, and I’m trusting the techniques because they've worked for me before."
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Corrie Shepherd | Mother & Preschool Educator | NSW, AustraliaSeeing almost instantaneous results is incredible
"Being able to see not only theoretically the benefits of these strategies but apply them & they’re very achievable strategies to apply, and then seeing almost instantaneous results is incredible. It works & that’s not just a cliché.”
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Sara Dobson | Mother & Positive Birth Advocate | SydneyThe results have been impressive!
[Rachel’s] suggestions challenged our beliefs in what we thought we should be doing and instead encouraged a practical and heart-centred approach that focused on connection. The results have been impressive!
Latest from the Blog
Would you like my soothing audio and accompanying pdf for those frazzled moments?
Send me the How to Stop Losing it with Your Kids - free guide
Most of us enter parenthood looking forward to sharing the journey fully with our partner…However, having listened to hundreds of parents, I know many discover that their parenting partner is less interested than they are in the finer points of child rearing, or directly disagrees with their way of doing things.