Mom 101

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

Winning IS Everything: Why We Should Teach Our Kids To Be Competitive

Since when did competition become such a bad thing?

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

The 10 Forms Your Pregnant Body Takes

While every pregnancy has it’s own timeline, these are the forms we figure every woman’s body goes through at some point during her pregnancy. Can you relate?

Who are Harder to Get Ready in the Morning: Boys or Girls?

Mornings with kids can definitely be hectic. But just how different are your mornings when you’re a mom to girls vs. a mom to boys? Is there a difference? Two moms weigh in.Â