Mom 101
How Meghan Markle Royally Changed The Stigma of Divorce
It turns out what I had been feeling, watching Markle and Prince Harry together, was hope and optimism. Â Not just for me, but for anyone else who has or is going through a divorce.
Kids Don’t Have to Hug Grandma Now. Really, Girl Scouts?
Of course, we should teach our kids about consent. But isn’t this kind of excessive?
Dear Mom of My Son’s Bully: Yes, I Told My Son To Fight Back
I’m not proud to admit this, but I did tell my son’s father to teach our son how to throw a punch. I’ll also embarrassingly admit that I told my five year-old to ‘just hit him back’ if your son hits him first.
Winning IS Everything: Why We Should Teach Our Kids To Be Competitive
Since when did competition become such a bad thing?
What Babysitting 6 Kids Taught Me About Parenting
I was once left solely in charge of six kids. For perspective: the children were aged 8, 7, 6, 6, 3 and under 2. And here are a few things I learned while I was tasked with watching all of them.
Try to End School Pizza Days and I Will Try to End You
I want to raise healthy kids. I’m not a perfect mom, but I make an effort to teach them habits that will serve them well in life. That said, I eff’ing love pizza day. LOVE IT.
Did You Know New Dads Also Suffer From Postpartum Depression?
Sad Dads? Studies have shown one in four men now suffer from postpartum depression, called Paternal Postpartum Depression.
Six Ways to Be A Sillier Parent
Here are some simple and easy ideas I do with my children that makes for some super-silly fun all year-round.
My Mom Has Written About Me For 14 Years…It’s Payback Time!
It’s payback time. It’s my turn to write about my mom, not the other way around. So without further ado, here are the Top 5 Embarrassing Facts You Wouldn’t Expect about Rebecca Eckler