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Holly's Teen Advice Blog October 2008 Archive

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

Happy Halloween! Stay Safe and Have Fun.

Thursday October 30, 2008
Happy Halloween, Teen Advice readers! From costume parties and pumpkin carving to haunted houses and trick-or-treating, it's a great holiday to show off your creativity and indulge your sweet tooth. Seventeen ... Read More

Website Wednesday (Last One!): Halloween Costumes

Wednesday October 29, 2008
Here it is, the last Website Wednesday before we switch over to Wordless Wednesday next week! The topic: Halloween costumes The question: How much is too much when it comes to dressing ... Read More

Sleep Loss and Your iPod

Tuesday October 28, 2008
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article dealing with the topic of sleep loss among teens. According to the article, cell phones, iPods and computers are often the source ... Read More

Heads Up! Website Wednesday Is Changing.

Monday October 27, 2008
We're doing a bit of a format change for our Website Wednesdays feature. We're going to do one more Website Wednesday this week, then after that we'll switch to something ... Read More

Teens and Prescription Drugs

Thursday October 23, 2008
Prescription drugs may sound safe. After all, a doctor gives people access to them, right? Unfortunately not. Prescription drug use among teens is on the rise, and it's a dangerous trend. ... Read More

Website Wednesday: Microblogging

Wednesday October 22, 2008
Microblogging -- the art of writing little, tiny blog posts or status updates -- is something that was designed with teens in mind. Lots of people microblog within their Facebook ... Read More

Teens Scout Locations for Yearbook Photos

Tuesday October 21, 2008
According to a report in USA Today and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, an increasing number of teens are spending money on senior pictures taken on-location in sports arenas, rock clubs ... Read More

Hey Jealousy

Thursday October 16, 2008
Even the best of friends get jealous of one another sometimes. What can you do to preserve the friendship and tone down the nastiness when a friend is jealous of ... Read More

Website Wednesday: Student Humor

Wednesday October 15, 2008
Hey, guess what? It's Website Wednesday! This week's topic is student humor -- specifically, funny situations involving studying and test-taking. Here's the question for you to answer: What's your favorite website ... Read More

What To Do When a Friend's In Trouble

Tuesday October 14, 2008
Sometimes friends act funny because they're fighting with their parents, self-conscious about the way they look, or wondering where they fit into their circle of friends. Other times, there's a ... Read More

Facebook vs. MySpace: Which Is Cooler?

Sunday October 12, 2008
Brace yourself: This post may raise a bit of controversy. Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley have found that there are some noticeable differences between which teens use Facebook ... Read More

Study Smart: Easy Memory Boosters

Saturday October 11, 2008
Learning how to study like a pro is a must if you want to attend college in the future. Lucky for you, Teen Advice has got tips on how to ... Read More

The Economy: Tough Times for Teens?

Friday October 10, 2008
Economic troubles have been the main story in the news lately. Though it may seem like a topic for adults, it affects teens as well. Have you found it hard to ... Read More

The Lowdown on Binge Drinking

Thursday October 9, 2008
A lot of teens drink alcohol, and many of those who do binge drink. Do you know what binge drinking is? More importantly, do you know how much is too ... Read More

Website Wednesday: Teen Read Week 2008

Wednesday October 8, 2008
Hey, guess what? It's Website Wednesday. This week's question is just in time for this year's Teen Read Week, which kicks off on Oct. 12. On that note, here's this week's ... Read More

Cosmetics: Safe for Teens or Not?

Tuesday October 7, 2008
From lip gloss to zit cream, teens are big users of cosmetics, which means big money for cosmetics companies. But are cosmetics safe for teens to use? WebMD has an ... Read More

Where Do You Get Info. About Drugs?

Monday October 6, 2008
A new study by Nielsen Online, in conjunction with the Office of National Drug Control Policy, found that during a given one-month period, one in 20 teens watches at least ... Read More

Contests and Sweepstakes for Teens

Thursday October 2, 2008
You don't have to be a grownup to enter contests and win prizes -- even cash. About.com's Contests and Sweepstakes site has compiled a great list of contests and giveaways ... Read More

Website Wednesday: Fall Fashion

Wednesday October 1, 2008
Guess what? It's Website Wednesday time again. This week's topic is fall fashions trends for teens, and this week's question is: What's the best fashion trend for teens this fall? Type your ... Read More
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