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Holly's Teen Advice Blog May 2008 Archive

By Holly Rotman Ashworth, About.com Guide to Teen Advice

Break Up, Rock Out

Saturday May 31, 2008
Let's face it: Breaking up with someone sucks, whether you're the dumper or the "dumpee." It's normal to feel a lot of self-doubt and sad feelings for quite some time ... Read More

Teen Huffing Linked to Suicide Attempts

Thursday May 29, 2008
You may have heard that huffing -- sniffing or inhaling fumes from household products such as glue, whipped cream containers and hairspray -- is dangerous. However, did you know that ... Read More

Cutting: A Teen Epidemic

Wednesday May 28, 2008
If you're a teen, you probably know someone who cuts. We're talking about cutting flesh -- not gym class. Maybe the person doing the cutting is you. Cutting the most common ... Read More

Music Makes Teens More Confident and Compassionate

Monday May 26, 2008
Thinking about starting a band, taking guitar lessons or joining the school choir? Great! Not only are these activities super ways to meet other people, they're good for your self-esteem. A ... Read More

Food For Thought: Breakfast

Saturday May 24, 2008
There are a lot of reasons you might skip breakfast: You're about to miss the school bus, you don't see anything you want in the cupboard or you're trying to ... Read More

The Power of Positive People

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Here's something to smile about: A new study by OTX Research and Intelligence Group found that eight in 10 teens are "somewhat happy" or "very happy" about their lives at ... Read More

Ahoy, Pirates: Illegal Downloading Losing Its Appeal

Tuesday May 20, 2008
A recent survey by the Business Software Alliance found that

Hot Summer, Cold Cash

Monday May 19, 2008
Check it out: Summer vacation's only a few weeks away! Do you know how you're going to spend your time? Lots of teens use the summer to earn some extra cash, ... Read More

Steppin' It Up

Saturday May 17, 2008
Watching your parents split up is incredibly painful, even if you know it's the best thing for both of them. Getting a new stepmom or stepdad can be just as ... Read More

Teen News Program Goes Global

Friday May 16, 2008
Sometimes it seems like the whole world revolves around adults, especially if you watch the TV news. However, the times are a-changin' thanks to some enterprising teen reporters. Teen Kids News ... Read More

Stranger Danger

Thursday May 15, 2008
Social networking websites such as Facebook and MySpace can be a great way to keep in touch with your friends. Unfortunately, they also put you at risk for being harassed ... Read More

Mark Your Calendar, Prevent Teen Pregnancy

Thursday May 1, 2008
"It just happened." You've probably heard these words before. You may have said them yourself -- about a kiss, a fight or even sex. In fact, "it just happened" is the ... Read More
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