First person & opinion pieces — Jennifer Barton Writer

First Person & Opinion Pieces

i Paper

You couldn’t pay me to go back to my 20s – at 42, I’m happier than ever before
Femail

I’m the child of an affair and even at 42 — as a happily married mum of four — I STILL feel like a dirty secret
i Paper

I’m the child of an affair – and 42 years on, I still feel ashamed and unwanted
British Vogue

Almost 20 Years On, I'm Finally Letting Go Of My Late Mother's Belongings
woman&home

I joined a run club in my 40s - here's how it boosted my confidence and fitness for the better
Goodto

I've finally found the secret to happy family holidays: bring the grandparents along
Women's Health UK

‘Before the age of 40, I never lifted weights—now I do it five days a week’
The Guardian

It took me 20 years, but I finally stopped hoping for love from my estranged father
HELLO!

My mind is constant chaos – here's how I finally calmed it
Metro

I feel guilty about how badly I’ve treated my vagina
Business Insider

I enjoyed being an only child until my mother died when I was 23, and I had to deal with it all by myself
Business Insider

I'm an American who met my husband while studying at Oxford. We now live in England together and have 4 children.
HELLO!

I had no idea my mum’s death would shape my whole relationship
Business Insider

I went to college in the US and then enrolled at Oxford. I preferred college life in England with black-tie balls and no testing.
Women's Health UK

‘After being vegetarian for four years, I went back to eating meat. This is what happened…’
Good Housekeeping

Like Kirsty Young, I never rebelled as a teen - but I did as an adult!
HELLO!

Dog story: How falling in love with a new puppy eased my pet loss grief
i News

Going on holiday without our children saved our marriage
HELLO!

I quit alcohol 3 months ago - and the results were not what I expected
HELLO!

I totally changed my life in 30 days - here’s how
Metro

I went to a clothes swap and got £500 worth of designer gear for free
British Vogue

I Only Ever Drank A “Normal” Amount, But Quitting Alcohol Is Still The Best Decision I Ever Made
HELLO!

How facing my phobia in my 40s completely changed my life in an unexpected way
i News

How I made new friends in 30 days, as a 41-year-old parent who hates social situations
Glamour UK

Why has it taken so long for Jennifer Coolidge to be recognised as one of Hollywood’s greatest talents?
Romper

Everything Blake Lively Needs To Know About Being A Mom Of 4
Marie Claire UK

As a beauty writer with oily skin, I could never be without this expert-approved ingredient
British Vogue

At Nearly 40, I Have 18 Piercings – And No Regrets
Business Insider

My stylish mother taught me to 'shop my closet' over buying new clothes, and it's saved me thousands over the years
Women's Health UK

‘Roller skating helped me get my confidence back, here’s how’
Insider

I'm a mom who's been in the school system for a decade, and these are the tips I want every parent to know.
The Underargument's Anti-Casting

The frenemy in my head
Grazia

‘I’m always late and I can't use the school apps, but my ADHD makes me a better parent’
The Flock

The ecstasy and agony of obsessive skin-picking
British Vogue

Why Does No One Believe My ADHD Diagnosis?
Stylist

Form versus wellbeing: do you really need to work out in front of a mirror?
Grazia

Are The School Mum WhatsApp Groups A Lifeline In This Pandemic... Or Another Way To Feel Bad About Ourselves?
Insider

I'm an American mom who's lived in England for 13 years. These are the differences in parenting in the US and the UK.
British Vogue

Learning To Skateboard In My 30s Has Been A Revelation
Romper

Will We Ever Be Free Of The Tyranny Of Peppa Pig?
The Telegraph

Girls' cricket is having a moment - and my dau ghter is leading the charge
Daily Mail

Wearing my late mum's clothes has brought her back to life: By JENNIFER BARTON, who says it’s a wonderful way to awaken fond memories
Fabulous

LIVIN LA VIDA LOCKDOWN I’ve loved my life in lockdown – I’m dreading going back to ‘normal’
AllBright Edit

Why Dressing Up For Work, Without Leaving The House, Is The Greatest Mood Lifter Right Now
Metro

I never really felt like a real American until I moved to the UK
The Telegraph

Like Jools Oliver, I have lots of children – but can't help dreaming about having more
Metro

Rishi Sunak, it’s not enough to thank parents – we need support
The Flock

Am I having a ‘midlife crisis’ – or experiencing a late-30s liberation?
Stylist

“Why I love being an American in London, except on Election Day”
Grazia

Should I Say Yes To Baby Number 5 Like Danielle Lloyd?
Telegraph Stella

'I met my sister when I was 32... now she's my best friend'
Metro

Why I won’t be homeschooling my kids this lockdown
Metro

My dog was one of the loves of my life, and now he’s gone