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.
Toddlers versus Teenagers: Which Is Worse?
Raising a teenager while also raising a toddler at the same time is overwhelming. I’m not sure which is harder.
I’m a Carpool Convert and It Made Me a Better Parent
Want to really know what’s going on in your child’s life? Carpool!
I Am 100% Certain I’m a Fabulous Mother. Why Aren’t You?
Why are you mothers so hard on yourselves? I’ll admit it first. I’m a fabulous mother.
‘Birthday Locker Decorating’ is a Heartbreak Waiting to Happen
But there are no rules for decorating lockers, and while it’s nice and thrilling for the children who get their lockers decorated by friends, it can be extremely upsetting for others who don’t.
Workin’ Moms? The New CBC Comedy Is Spit-From-Your-Sippy Cup Funny
If you can’t laugh at parenting mishaps, or you are a parent going through an identity crises, CBC’s Workin’ Moms, may just be the laugh aloud medicine you need for the parenting ride. Can these four working moms find balance in their lives? Watch and laugh!
I Have No Reservations About Being the Non-Cooking Mother
I have no reservations—pun intended—about being a mother who openly admits she can’t cook. This is entirely because I don’t…
How to Get Through the Holidays When You Are Divorced
This will be my third year in a row not spending New Year’s Eve with my daughter. As any parent…
The Best Gift You Can Give Mom? Alone Time
There is one absolutely memorable present for mom’s this holiday season that just can’t be wrapped. That gift is kid-free…
Does the Queen Fart?
I don’t have much in common with my fart-loving four-year old, except reading. We all know how important it is…
Sometimes, Mom Shaming is a Good Thing
Whenever I read yet another story about mom shaming, I just want to face palm. I’m so bored of reading…