Julie Green
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
Live or Let Dye: When Should I Let my Hair Go Grey?
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.
Why I Pulled the Plug on My Son’s Gaming
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.
Can We Stop Over-Parenting Our Kids?
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.
The ‘No BS’ Guide to Battling Anxiety
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.
I Have Mixed Feelings About Canada Day
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.