Julia Schott
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 own little ones.
When I complained to her about how tired...
Who Runs the World?
Driving to work today, I listened to a song that speaks about how women rule the world.
You know the one.
Queen B might have the best intentions, but I beg to differ. We don't rule...
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 hard time concentrating in school, yet could read a whole...
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 more I denied myself, the worse I felt. But...
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 young woman in the blink of an eye. She's got...
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 I can't escape it, because I can't just walk out...
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 to teach your kids. We seldom think about the things...
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, law-abiding, true to themselves, and the kind of child that...
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 about you, whether it's good or bad.
They'll be the first...