Author Archives: Jessica Baumgardner

“How to Get Your Kids to Stop Bickering” — Glo.com, December 2013

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Stop the Madness

Every morning, this is my alarm clock: the banshee wail of my daughter screaming, “GET OUT OF MY ROOOOOOOM!” to her younger brother. It snowballs from there—fights over cereal, over who sits where, over who is more annoying (answer: they both win!). Their constant bickering leaves me feeling like a huge parental fail. Even though everyone assures me that this is all very normal, I’m not so sure. So, just in time for the holidays, here are 10 rules for brokering peace between your warring tribes. <<READ ON GLO.COM>>

“7 Things You Didn’t Know Caused Your Wrinkles” —Glo.com, Nov. 2013

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When it comes to wrinkles, you probably know about the usual culprits: sun, smoking, and just plain getting older every year. But there are other seemingly innocent habits—like drinking through a straw or sleeping on your side—that can gradually age your skin over time. Find out what might be contributing to those fine lines and how you can change up your routine to prevent them. <<READ ON GLO.COM>>

“6 Fast Fixes for Office Beauty Emergencies” — Glo.com, September 2013

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We all attempt to be our most presentable selves on the job—hair brushed, clothes pressed, breath minty, you get the picture. But say you’re in the middle of a big meeting, and you catch a glimpse of yourself—with kale salad wedged in your teeth. Confidence? Dashed. To help you avoid a self-esteem crisis, we’ve identified six common beauty setbacks women face at work, as well as clever solutions to deal with them fast. <<READ ON GLO.COM>>

“My Body Changed—And How It Changed My Style” — Glo.com, July 2013

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As if finding figure-flattering fashionable clothes wasn’t tricky enough, our bodies often change throughout our lives in unexpected ways. Whether it’s aging, pregnancy, a new exercise regimen or even a serious illness, learning to adapt to these physical transformations isn’t always easy. Here, seven women share their firsthand experiences and reveal how they learned to dress their changing body with confidence and style.  <<READ ON GLO.COM>>

“How to Raise a Confident Daughter” — Glo.com, May 2013

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With cyber bullying, sexy tween stars, and an ever-present pressure to be thin, real mom’s talk about bringing up girls in today’s world. 

My daughter is 6 and stronger than me in many ways. She’s the first one in line for a scary roller coaster, the loudest singer in any group, and doesn’t give a rip if her floral top doesn’t match her polka dot pants. When we had to switch schools in the middle of her first-grade year, her response was, “I’m excited!” (As for me, I break out in nervous sweats on the way to a cocktail party.) I don’t know where she gets the spunk, but I’m terrified it’s going to disappear—that one day, I’ll wake up and my daughter will be too timid to raise her hand in class or worried about the size of her belly.

Is there something I can do to keep her self-esteem high and her outlook upbeat? For guidance, I talked to experts, as well as other moms (and one dad) to find out how they’re making sure girls develop—and keep—their confidence. <<READ ON GLO.COM>>

 

“Skincare Secrets for Every Age” —Glo.com, May 2013

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Skin Deep

Don’t you wish that taking care of your skin over the years was as simple as lather, rinse and repeat? In reality, your skin’s needs change about as frequently as your favorite handbag—so your beauty regimen has to keep up with the times. We asked skincare expert Kate Somerville about common age-specific issues, and what we should be doing each decade so that even as time goes by, our faces look as ageless as possible.  <<READ ON GLO.COM>>

“Kid Wisdom” —Glo.com, April 2013

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Let’s be honest: Most of the stuff our kids say is kind of annoying. But in between the demands (“More Cheerios, Woman!”) and the whiny requests (“Can I watch TV/eat chips/ride the dog?”), there’s the occasional pearl of wisdom—or at least, something that makes you laugh out loud. See what these kids have to say about eating healthy, coping with stress, getting married and more.  <<READ MORE ON GLO.COM>>

“French Lessons” — Glo.com, February 2013

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Raising your kids the French way

Like most American mothers, I worry about my parenting skills. I worry when I have to resort to bribery to compel my kids to do simple tasks—like getting dressed. I worry when I let them watch too much TV or eat too many Goldfish before dinner. So it was with real interest that I read the new book from American in Paris Pamela Druckerman, Bébé Day by Day: 100 Keys to French Parenting. The French do everything better, from cheese plates to wearing the perfect casual sneaker. Could they also have the secret to raising kids?  <<READ ON GLO.COM>>

“2 Minute Stress Solutions” — Prevention, December 2012

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aefdcf9f1728d852fe47ce43a74e5050New research uncovers the fastest ways to reduce tension—and actually change your brain for the better. 

When we were 5, we might have sucked our thumbs for stress relief. As adults, many of us self-soothe with junk food, a glass (or two) of wine, maybe some mindless TV. But those are fixes that don’t actually fix anything. Luckily, recent studies reveal some easy ways to lift your spirits and lower your stress that actually create positive shifts in your brain and body.

“Stress triggers the release of the hormone cortisol, which can damage our brains and weaken our cardiovascular and immune systems over time,” says neuropsychologist Rick Hanson, PhD, the author of Buddha’s Brain. We asked experts for their best instant mood boosters, backed by the latest research in nutrition, psychology, and neuroscience. Follow these tips and you’ll be saying “aah” in no time. <<READ ON PREVENTION.COM>>