Julia Schott
Julia was born and raised in the Dominican Republic and moved to North Dakota in December of 2007. She has been a North Fargo resident since 2015. Julia is a mother to Lara, Emma, and Tania. She is bilingual, with Spanish as her first language. Julia and her family love this community and she loves the opportunity to raise her girls here.
Time Really Does Fly (Even When It Doesn’t Feel Like It)
Kids grow so fast. I remember my mom saying that when I was a kid, but I didn't completely understand until I had my...
Not Like the Other Girls: Growing up with Undiagnosed ADHD
I always had the strange feeling that I was not like other girls; that I couldn't do the things my friends could.
I had a...
More than Just “Mom”
A little over a year ago, I was running completely on empty. I was trying to make everyone happy, and falling short of it....
The Art of Talking to a Teenager: Make Time to Listen
I became the proud mother of a teenager when my oldest turned 13 last March. My little girl has grown into a beautiful, strong...
Racism & Microagressions: When “Little” Comments Have Big Effects
Racism.
Like a lot of people, this is a topic that I'd rather not address in my day-to-day life. It's painful, messy, and uncomfortable. But...
5 Important Values to Teach Your Kids
There are so many messages out there about how to be a parent that sometimes we lose track of what are really important values...
Adapting to the Parenting Styles in a New Culture
Before I even started having family, I had this idea of how I wanted my children to be: well mannered, responsible, good citizens; independent,...
The “Weird” Mom: Raising Kids in a Different Culture
There are many things people don't tell you about motherhood. The one I didn't expect? How children always tell you what they are thinking...