Rebecca Eckler
Rebecca Eckler is a journalist, columnist, blogger and best selling author of nine books; three on parenting, including Knocked Up!, Wiped, and Toddlers Gone Wild. Her latest book is The Mommy Mob: Inside the Outrageous World of Mommy Bloggers. She lives in Toronto with her 12-year-old daughter, Rowan, and her 4-year-old son, Holt. She loves eating in bed, watermelon, Chelsea Handler, and The Big Bang Theory. And, of course, her children.
I Tried The ‘Yes Day’ Parenting Trend and I Lasted 3 Minutes
A Yes Day is pretty much what it sounds like. You choose one day a year, where you must say, yes to everything your kid asks for, and to anything they want to do…
The Three Words No Mother Wants To Hear
I’m sure that almost every single mother out there has heard the following three words at least a few times in their lives. Consider yourself lucky if you haven’t. Also, can you tell me your secret?
Pick Of The Week: ‘Blue Eye’ Necklace
This stunning evil eye pendant elegantly hangs from a while gold plated sterling silver satellite chain.
Does The Need To Please Your Mother Ever Really Go Away?
Even in my forties, I still feel the need to please my mother. When I see or hear that she is proud of me, especially when it comes to my parenting, I want to cry tears of joy.
The ONE Word We Need To Teach Our Kids To Help Them Be Social
You wouldn’t think this word should be the most important word that kids learn these days. But it is. Here’s why.
Why I Make Up Bedtime Stories For My Kids Instead of Reading To Them
I absolutely love to make up bedtime stories, using my imagination. Turns out, there are many benefits to making up stories, as opposed to reading books before bed.
Bye Bye Baby Showers? Hello ‘Sip and See’ Parties!
Are baby showers going out of style? Because there’s a new trend in town when it comes to celebrating newborns, called ‘Sip and See’ parties.
Let’s Be Real: Moms Don’t Have Time to Be Sick
There’s nothing worse than being told, as a mother, that, ‘You need rest.’ Um, how?
‘Mommy? Can I Have A Baby Brother?’ Uh, How About Nope.
‘Mommy? Can I have a baby brother?’ my son asked in his oh-so-cute five year-old voice. His question came out of the blue and I couldn’t help but burst into (perhaps, nervous?) laughter.
Back Pain? A Chiropractor Weighs in on the Health Risks of Heavy Backpacks
Is your kid’s backpack too heavy? If they’re hauling around more than 15% of their body weight, they need to lighten up. Now!