Julie Couret
Nola Native, Julie Couret is Mom of Emma Mae (12) & Helen (10) and partner to her long term boyfriend Tom. She co-parents with her ex-husband & is known for candid posts on her life behind the scenes. Julie is self-employed an Executive Coach who works with business owners leading strategic planning sessions, management training, leadership development, and change management. She loves road trips with her kids, playing tourist in her own city, and riding in her parade Krewe Cleopatra!
No Teen Drinking Parties Under my Roof
Editor’s Note: This post is written by a local mom sharing her thoughts on teen drinking and whether or not she will allow it in her home. We recognize that your thoughts may look...
High School Acceptance :: Another Rite of Passage
High School Acceptance :: Another Rite of Passage
It’s high school acceptance time, and in New Orleans, this takes on a whole different meaning. The “Where did you go to high school?” question is so...
Connecting With My 13 Year Old Daughter
Connecting With My 13 Year Old Daughter
When my daughter was a toddler, bonding came in the form of cuddles, tickles, and bedtime stories. I stood behind on the ladder at parades and laughed when...
Navigating The Social Media Maze With Authenticity
Navigating The Social Media Maze With Authenticity
Being a mom in today's world often means juggling between our children's needs, household and/or professional obligations, and our relationships. Social media, with its 24/7 allure, has added...
Navigating Middle Age with Grace and Positivity
Navigating Middle Age with Grace and Positivity
At 45, with the cusp of 46 looming close, I've come to a pivotal realization: this is not a crisis. Contrary to societal beliefs, these numbers are not...
My 3 Favorite Summer Day Dates
My 3 Favorite Summer Day Dates
Lately my partner Tom and I have taken to day dates more and more lately. We tend to talk and reconnect on a deeper level when we use the...
My Top Cool Zoo Visit Tips
Whether you are traveling to New Orleans on vacation or live in the city year-round, the heat can be one of the only downsides about Louisiana! If you need to cool off, the Cool Zoo is...
Glamping :: Why We Can’t Get Enough of Luxurious Camping
Glamping :: Why We Can't Get Enough of Luxurious Camping
Glamping, a term derived from glamorous camping, is one of our favorite date weekend getaways. It is an excellent option for those who enjoy the...
The Secret Thoughts of the Divorced Mom
There is a whole different behind-the-scenes world that is unique to the mom who does not have a partner in the home, in my case the divorced mom. Individually, these moments are meaningless. Collectively,...
We Love Visiting Highlands, NC and Here is Why!
We Love Visiting Highlands, NC and Here is Why!
The mountains are calling, specifically Highlands, NC a charming town centered around Main Street. Highlands is very different from other tourist towns like Gatlinburg, TN or...
What the BLEEP! Curse Words, Me, and My Kids
Unpopular opinion. I do curse in front of my ten and twelve-year-old kids. Yes, this God-fearing Executive Coach hurls expletives in a variety of circumstances from stubbing her pinky toe to bad drivers. Their...
Five Practical Tips to Help Your Child Avoid and Overcome Grade School Cliques
As parents, we all want our children to be kind, empathetic, and inclusive towards others. Unfortunately, the reality is that social hierarchies and cliques often form among children, particularly in the school environment. As...
Full Time Working Mom and Proud of It
I am no longer afraid to say I am a working mom.
What a bizarre thing to say. So many of us are working mothers, so why would I struggle with this comment? I’m being...
Is 12 the New 15?
Is 12 the new 15? I don’t remember much about my relationship with my parents when I was 12 years old. I was pretty consumed with New Kids on the Block, science tests, and...