Woman's Day Magazine, May 2008 - 20 Ways to be an Even Better Mom
Woman's Day contributor Lisa Armstrong knows your kids may think you're wonderful, but if you're like most mothers, you think you can do more. Well, guess what? You can. But being a better mom isn't about what you give your children, it's about how you connect with them and, more surprisingly, how you treat yourself. Try these suggestions—from parenting experts like Julie as well as real moms just like you—to make your relationship with your kids stronger and closer than ever.

The Chicago Tribune - 5 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM . . . by Anne E. Stein
If you want to be a confident, decisive and loving mom ("One Tough Mother"), you need to commit to a list of non-negotiable principles of parenting, says Christian author/speaker Julie Ann Barnhill. These include:

1. You are the boss of your child. Do not abdicate or delegate your authority. It's your job to establish rules, boundaries and expectations, then follow through on them all.

2. Get comfortable saying no in a firm but kid-friendly way. "I hear what you're saying, and no," is one example. Don't apologize or reconsider.

3. Say what you mean and mean what you say. Stop using elusive and evasive phrases like, "We'll see" and "maybe later."

4. Enjoy a hobby other than your kids. Pursuing activities that bring joy and relaxation makes you a lot more interesting and helps develop your mental, physical and spiritual health.

5. Love your family truly, madly and deeply. Come up with holiday traditions, core values and family mottos that nurture love. Some of the author's family mottoes: Be one another's cheerleader, show outward expressions of love, laugh when possible, speak the truth.

Parenting Magazine, November 2005 - Do You Yell at Your Kids Too Much?
Contributing editor, Jeannie Ralston, references thoughts and advice gleaned from her interview with Julie. Look for practical, can-do help for toning down screaming motherhood a notch or two.

TCW (March/April 2005) - Confessions of a Perfect Christian Woman (Or why getting real about our messy lives is good for us!)

TCW (May/June 2004) - The Comparison Trap
Is envy keeping you from meaningful friendships?

The Ledger, New York Times Regional Newspaper in Central Florida (July 16, 2003) - SHHHHHHH! MOMMY'S MAD: Fighting, Anger Can Be an Unexpected Part Of Parenting by Rebecca Mahoney
Ms. Mahoney cites interview quotes and portions of She's Gonna Blow! as she uncovers the "other" face of motherhood.

RED Magazine (London publication, April 2003) - Money and Relationship
Freelance writer, Helen Gents, discusses money and couples and draws from Julie’s book Til Debt Do Us Part and a lengthy inter-continental phone interview.

ParentLife Magazine (March 2002) - Before You Blow Your Top: Healthy Anger Management
Whoa there! Discover ways to control your anger and recognize when you have gone too far.