About The Creator Of Banana Moments: Joanna Jullien
Ms. Jullien and her husband Scott Montgomery live in Roseville, California. They have two sons, 24 and 17 years old. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social/Cultural Anthropology from U.C. Berkeley. Her honors thesis, Supermarket Folklore, was awarded the Kroeber Prize from the Anthropology Department at U.C. Berkeley, and was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Since graduating from college she has had a 20-year career as a manager and executive for information systems, manufacturing and environmental management businesses. She has a freelance contract with Gold Country Media and is a contributing writer for the Granite Bay View www.granitebayview.com (Granite Bay, CA).
Today, more than ever, parenting requires thought leadership. Our children are navigating landscapes concealed by the noise of
the hustle and bustle of our hectic schedules, constant streams of media, and the increasingly extensive use of the Internet and mobile
phones resulting in more isolated communications and interaction without adult oversight and intervention. Banana Moments has
been developed to help parents embrace this vital leadership role with objectivity, clarity of purpose, some humor and peace
of mind.
Joanna Jullien
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Banana Moments
Copyright 2008 Joanna Marie Jullien
Photo by Christi Benz
Why Banana Moments?
The title “Banana Moments” was inspired by a phone call from Ms. Jullien's 22-year old son attending San Diego State while she was
surveying bananas at a local supermarket. He had called to let her know he just went skydiving. (!) As she stared at the bananas,
trying to decide which ones to take, it was more evident than ever that parenting would always involve a series of curve balls. These
curve balls, past and future, are all “banana moments” now. Many are light hearted, some are gut wrenching, and most are challenging
and rewarding.
"At a time when it is more difficult than ever to remain vigilant about truly knowing what our children are experiencing
and the choices they are presented every day, this publication is insightful and inspirational. Banana Moments offers practical
information to help parents refine their own parenting philosophy and family culture to address the reality our
kids are living outside the home. I hope this catches on!" -- Christy Crandell, Author, Lost and Found, and Parent Outreach Coordinator
for the Rocklin School District, Rocklin, CA