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.
“Don’t Text Me In That Tone!” Why Tone Matters More Than Ever Now
The tone in this email made me so irate, I searched Amazon for the cost of a punching bag. I needed to release my rage somehow.
9 Completely Selfish Reasons I’m Thrilled Schools Have Closed
From not rushing, no driving, to watching my child actually enjoy being a child, school closures have made me see the positive side of all of this.
I’m Going Back To School As A Mature (Single) Mom! Am I Crazy?
It’s not the joy of learning that motivated me to go back to school, at my age. I’m doing it for a practical payoff. And, it seems, I’m not the only one, these days.
My Son’s Nickname For My Boyfriend is Mortifying, But I Can’t Stop Laughing
It’s mortifying. But in a way, it’s so mortifying it’s hilarious. What parent hasn’t been out in public when their kid says something inappropriate?
I Cried for Five Hours And I Encourage Other Mothers To Do The Same
There is no winning at parenting during this time, so maybe stop trying to be everything to everyone and show your vulnerability.
I Lost 5 Jobs In 72 Hours. How I Went From Giving To Feeling Like A Charity Case
Overnight, like so many others, I went from being a hardworking and paid writer who gave to charities to feeling like a charity case myself.
What Agreement? Custody And Co-Parenting During The Coronavirus
Like many divorced couples, I have one child who has travelled outside the country and one who didn’t.
So when it comes to custody and the coronavirus, I am confused.
“Modern Family” Is Ending And I’m Grieving. Here’s Why It Meant So Much
The ending of Modern Family is almost like a death of something. For me and my daughter, it was so much more than just a sitcom.
From Bedtime to Screen Time, Why Having No Rules Works For My Family
In my house, there are no overly strict “rules,” for my kids, when it comes to bedtime, screen time, homework, junk food, and eating together. I know! I know! What kind of mother am I?
Why Do I Only Fight With My Boyfriend At Airports? He’s A “Plane-Splainer”
The one and only time my boyfriend annoys the fuck out of me is when we are in airports. He’s not mansplaining. It’s more “planesplaining.”