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.
Can I Have Just ONE Nice Piece of Furniture? Nope, I Have Kids.
No matter how hard I’ve tried, my house usually looks like a frat house for toddlers, after an all-nighter rave.
Parenting Has Gone to Pot: Why So Many Moms Are Getting High (Including Me!)
Why are so many moms now parenting on pot?
The Tapping Trend: How I Became The Proud Mother of A Tap Dancer
When the hell did tap dancing become so popular amongst young children and pre-teens?
So What If My Kids Prefer The Nanny?
I’ve never been jealous or angry of my children’s close relationship with their nanny. There’s plenty of room for both nannies and mothers in our kids’ lives.
In A Blended Family, Can You Really Love The Kids Equally?
I don’t find the question inappropriate, although many might. I think it’s a brave and honest question. So many people in blended families aren’t open about the hurdles of living and being in a blended family.
These Matchy Spider-Man Shoes for Fathers and Sons are Marvel-lous!
Marvel has teamed up with New Balance to create a special edition of Spider-Man sneakers, for both the little ones in your life, and the man in your life.
Why Do I Tip Waiters Up to 50%? Because I Have Kids
Call me crazy, but sometimes Mommy likes to eat at a restaurant that doesn’t have chicken fingers on the menu. So I tip really well when I bring my kids to nice restaurants. Like – up to 50% when I take my five year-old out.
An Ode To Naps
I took my son to see Captain Underpants on Saturday. I wish I could tell you if the movie was worth seeing or not, but I was fast asleep for most of it. I love and need my naps.
Why Does My Son Always Have His Hands Down His Pants?
I’m back to thinking about boys and penises. Why? My son has suddenly started to swagger around the house, like a pint-size teenager, with one hand constantly down his shorts…
Why I Decided to Put My Phone Away At My Kids’ Performances
I used to be the mom, who took videos and photos of my kids during their performances or activities and post them immediately from whatever venue we were in. Not anymore.