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.
The Worst Decision Of My Life? Buying a Damn Scale To Weigh Myself
I don’t usually regret the choices I’ve made. Until I bought a scale last month, that is. Now, not only do I regret it, I want to place that scale on my driveway, so I can run over the damn thing with my car.
Would I Spend $20,000 For A Drug To Treat Postpartum Depression? Hell, Yeah!
This new intravenous drug has been shown in clinical trials to work within hours to treat the symptoms of postpartum depression, which affects about one in seven women.
Resting Bitch Face? My Smile Experiment Made Me A Happier Parent
I never knew that I wasn’t smiling…until somebody would point it out.
I Let My Six-Year-Old Have Ditch Days Every Few Months Just for Fun
While spending such happy quality one-on-one time with my son, I saw the joy he felt for the rest of the day and well into evening. I had made his day. And spending quality time just with him made my day, too.
7 Modern Lessons Every Parent Should Be Teaching Their Children
“Only boring people get bored” and other modern life lessons that I have taught and continue to instill in my children.
My Teen Called Me a Cool Mom and I Don’t Want That Title
My 15-year-old daughter announced, “When I’m a mom, I want to be a cool mom like you!” You’d think hearing that from your child would be a huge compliment. Thanks, but no thanks. I don’t want the title or position.
My First Born Duped Me Into Thinking Parenting Was So Easy
“My well-behaved firstborn game me the confidence to be a good mom. My wild child second kid taught me not to judge other mothers.”
Hockey Moms Gone Wild! Why I Completely Lost it On Another Hockey Mom
If there were a reality show called “Hockey Moms Gone Wild,” we would have made great cast members. We had a captivated audience of dozens of shocked parents witnessing the blowout.
I’m Teaching My Son To Read By Texting and It Totally Works!
I found an unconventional and modern way of getting my son not only to read, but to look forward to reading, without any whining, tears, or complaining. And it’s all because we taught him how to text.
Why I Took a Pregnancy Test in Front of My 8-Year-Old Daughter
I was worried that she’d feel jealous over the possibility of a new sibling, so I made the conscious choice to make her feel like she was part of my entire pregnancy.