Julie Green

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Julie is a freelance writer and blogger for HuffPost and YMC. She lives in Toronto with her Irish expat hubby, crazy bulldog, and amazing 8-year-old son on the autism spectrum. Find out more at www.juliemgreen.ca

Can We Stop Over-Parenting Our Kids? - SavvyMom

Can We Stop Over-Parenting Our Kids?

By Julie Green / July 25, 2023

Moms these days are terrible at slowing down, myself included. We treat parenting like a sprint instead of the marathon that it is. We are totally over-parenting.

Managing Anxiety - SavvyMom

The ‘No BS’ Guide to Battling Anxiety

By Julie Green / March 11, 2023

Anxiety is a coat of many colours—six colours to be exact, including social, specific phobia, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, and my own generalized variety. None of them are flattering, and all are crippling.

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Why I Pulled the Plug on My Son’s Gaming

By Julie Green / July 20, 2022

My son’s gaming was getting out of hand so I made my eight-year-old son go cold turkey on tech. And the impact of no tablet was huge and immediate.

Live or Let Dye: When Should I Let my Hair Go Grey?

By Julie Green / March 2, 2018

Ultimately my uncertainty stems from clinging to the person I used to be, the dark-haired person I still believe I am. The truth is, I’m not ready to see that woman disappear, never to come back.

I Have Mixed Feelings About Canada Day

By Julie Green / June 26, 2017

On one hand, I’m as excited to have a day off with friends and family as the next person. But on the other, the prospect of celebrating Canada Day doesn’t sit right with me, knowing the abuses that have gone on.