Rachel Gorton

Rachel is the Motherly Sleep Expert, a certified infant and Toddler Sleep Specialist and Motherly's Sales Partnerships Manager. She is passionate about educating families on the importance of rest and providing the encouragement to overcome sleep challenges. She lives outside of Boston with her husband and children. Follow her on Instagram.

Life

5 easy yoga poses to help busy moms relax

And you can do them almost anywhere.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life

Toddler Learn & Play

How I figured out what my child’s tantrum was really about

He was crying about chicken nuggets, but it wasn't about the chicken nuggets at all.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

Toddler Learn & Play, Life, Motherly Stories, Parenting, Toddler

Life

Even though I’m exhausted at the end of the day, I can’t fall asleep

I will remind myself to call the babysitter in the morning, buy dish soap, call the dentist, and respond to the work email, all in about 25 seconds. When I should be sleeping.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Back To School

10 back to school bedtime tips to help your child (and you) fall back into a rhythm

No matter how much we (or our kids) resist it—the first day of school always comes.

Updated Jul. 22, 2025

Back To School

Life

To fix how much moms are burnt out, we need to prioritize sleep

Rest is not a luxury or something that belongs on our self-care wish list. Rest is something our bodies need to survive. It is as vital to our health as eating and drinking, and yet we are expected to do all the things and perform at our best when our primary source of energy is barely sustaining us.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life