Erin Pepler
Erin Pepler is a freelance writer, mom, and reluctant suburbanite living outside of Toronto, Ontario. She is usually drinking a coffee, or thinking about getting one. Erin is prone to terrible language, though not in front of her kids, and yes, she has an opinion on that thing you’re talking about. She loves music, books, art, design, cooking, travel, and sleeping more than four hours at a time (a rarity). You can find her at www.erinpepler.com or on Instagram @erinpepler, where she documents her passion for motherhood and caffeine.
Social Distancing: Here’s What You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do
If you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed, you’re definitely not alone. So we’ve gathered some helpful information to help you follow guidelines.
How to Homeschool Your Children When You Have No Idea What You’re Doing
Here’s how to homeschool when you have no idea what you’re doing. Lesson 1: Science. Put on Bill Nye videos and an episode of Wild Kratts.
Online Courses Are a Great Option for Students – But They Shouldn’t Be Mandatory
Basically, it’s cheaper but not better – not exactly the experience I want for my kids.
8 Great Books to Read Over the Winter Break
Winter is meant for curling up with a hot drink and a good book, especially over the holidays. We hope you get a little downtime to dive into these!
Why Don’t School Buses Have Seat Belts?
It’s a weird thing to get your head around. I still cut my kids’ grapes in half, but I’ve sent them on field trips in a bus with no seat belts.
These Parenting Podcasts Are Hilariously Honest
These are some of the best parenting podcasts on Spotify, so get ready to pop in your headphones and lock yourself in the bathroom – it’s podcast time!
You Think Poop is Gross? Let’s Talk About Loose Teeth
This part of raising kids chills me to my core. As my kids grew older and reached a new stage. Loose teeth. LOOSE. BLOODY. TEETH.
Parents, Please Stop Asking Facebook What the ‘Wait Time’ is at Your Local Emergency Room
Taking our kids to the ER is, unfortunately, a pretty standard part of parenting. But here’s the thing… Facebook groups are not the place to go for medical advice.
Then Vs Now: When Did Kids Birthday Parties Get So Pinterest?
When we were kids, the theme of our childhood parties was “birthday” for twelve consecutive years, at least.
I Had Hyperemesis Gravidarum and There’s No “Pushing Through”
My children are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, but my pregnancies were traumatic, isolating events.