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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those between the ages of 12 and 20 drink 11% of the alcohol consumed in the U.S. Even though you might be underage, it's (ahem) possible you've had a drink or two or that your friends might be dabbling in alcoholic refreshments ... read more
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College is probably on your mind. Of course it is, given the years you've spent listening to teachers, parents, and friends talk (and stress) about how you must prepare! If you feel like you're just about to lose your mind from the pressure or like you're totally going to fail in the process, here’s ... read more
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Don't worry; you're not the only one who has to deal with haters. "Shake It Off" was probably one of the most popular songs of 2015 because pretty much everyone can relate to being criticized or put down by someone else. Some people just don't like to watch other people following their dreams, and ... read more
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Starting high school ended up being a different experience than I thought it would be. I wish I had been able to tell myself these 10 things going in - life would have been very different (and perhaps a little bit smoother in the first years). 1. Study halls and free periods are not recess. As ... read more
Our friendships in middle school, high school, and throughout our lives are important. As Dr. Darlene Mininni, author of The Emotional Toolkit says, “Women and girls do create their identities (in great part) through their relationships more so than men.” But not all friendships are meant to be ... read more
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Meeting new friends and exploring new places can be so exhilarating, but it’s important to be aware of what could happen on your first Saturday night of freedom, especially if there will be drinking. We know that you're smart, but sometimes bad decisions happen in the spur of the moment. Here are ... read more
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Here are some things you may already know about Snapchat. Snapchat is a fleeting photo and video messaging service. You send your photo to your friends and give them a laugh for 10 seconds before the photo self-deletes. You can take all sorts of pictures from goofy to gorgeous. You can doodle mouse ... read more
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Have you ever reached the end of an episode of reality TV (or 5 episodes, or maybe even 10) and felt like your own life isn't that awesome? Part of the reason is because reality TV makes it seem like other peoples' "real" lives are more interesting than our own. But, a lot of reality TV isn't ... read more
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Sometimes the cheers provide exactly the push we need, but, sometimes, even the best plays by the best athletes can broken by a call from the stands. Wouldn’t it be great to know how best to support your teen in sports? Well, good news! We interviewed high school and college athletes from a ... read more
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It’s no secret that athletes commonly slip into slumps and even depression during their off-seasons. The real questions are why? Girlmentum polled a group of athletes, parents, and coaches, and many attributed the slump to lack of exercise, camaraderie, and structure. While these answers are ... read more
