Julia Ries

Health and Life Writer

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About Julia

Julia is a graduate of Boston College in Massachusetts, having studied Communications and Magazine Journalism. During her time at Boston College, Julia was the Copy Editor of the university newspaper, and she had previously been an arts and feature editor for JERK magazine, a student-run magazine at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Since then, for over 10 years Julia has been writing accessible and topical articles on health, (with a preference for mental health and how it affects our lives), for media outlets including VICE, Health Magazine, Huffpost, SELF, and Healthline.

Background and Experience

  • BA, Communications and Magazine journalism from Boston College

FamilyEducation Area of Expertise

Julia is an experienced health and lifestyle writer for Family Education and other notable publications.

  • dad friends standing with strollers on street
    Family Life, Dad Life

    5 Ways to Support Your Soon-To-Be Dad Friends

    Moms-to-be need a lot of support, but so do dads-to-be. So, how you can best support your soon-to-be-dad friends as they glide into parenthood? Welcome them to the dad tribe.

  • Family Life, Family Relationships, Parenting Issues

    My Kid is Nothing Like Me

    My kid is not at all like me. How do I accept it? Every parent dreams of what their kid will be, and a lot see our own qualities in our child. When your kid is totally different, how do you accept that? Real parents and experts weigh in.

  • How to Create a Learning Space
    School and Learning, Your Child's School

    How to Create a Learning Space for your Child

    A dedicated learning space at home can help nurture your child's creativity, enhance their focus and increase their motivation levels. Check out our favorite DIY ideas from Pinterest for creating a cool and effective learning space for your child.

  • Not Raising Kids Gender-Neutral
    Family Life, Mom's Corner

    Some Parents Are Bucking the Gender-Neutral Trend. Here's Why.

    Not all parents are raising their kids as gender-neutral. Here's why some parents have decided to stick to what is considered more traditional gender classifications.

  • When Kids Play Their Divorced Parents
    Family Life, Divorce

    Life After Divorce: What Do You Do When Your Kid Is Playing Sides?

    Divorced parents feel all kinds of guilt. How could they break up their kid's family? How is it going to affect them in the future? Some kids use that guilt to play their parents. We talked to experts who explain why giving in is a bad idea and how to stay strong.

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