Julie Pennell Title: Freelance Writer and Author Education: Louisiana Tech University Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Parenting, Home Decor, Lifestyle Julie Pennell is a freelance writer and author of the novels “The Young Wives Club” and “Louisiana Lucky.” She currently lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two young sons. You can connect with her at juliepennell.com. Family is all about the ones you love, experiencing laughter, tears, adventures, chaos, and beautiful memories together. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.