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Holly's Teen Advice Blog November 2008 Archive

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

How Bad Is Smoking, Really?

Sunday November 30, 2008
Lots of people have probably told you that smoking's not healthy, but how big of a risk is it? We've rounded up 20 quick facts about cigarette smoking and tobacco ... Read More

Friday Mixtape

Friday November 28, 2008
Guess what? It's Friday Mixtape time. Oh yeah. Wait, what's Friday Mixtape? It's an opportunity to share your fabulous taste in music with thousands of other teens who read this blog. ... Read More

Call for Teen Photographers!

Wednesday November 26, 2008
Yay! We're looking for some great teen photographers to publish photos on the Teen Advice website. It's not a paying gig, but thousands of readers will see your name and ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday November 26, 2008
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Space Exploration!

Monday November 24, 2008
Did you know that galaxies go through an "awkward" teen phase, too? Yep, they really do. Find out more from these pictures from the Hubble Space Telescope and words from ... Read More

Friday Mixtape

Friday November 21, 2008
It's Friday Mixtape time again! What's that? Well, it's your chance to share your fabulous taste in music with thousands of other teens who read this blog. Find out about ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday November 19, 2008
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Are You Crushing on Someone?

Monday November 17, 2008
Here at Teen Advice, we've been talking a lot about how to figure out if your crush likes you. However, how do you know if you have a crush in ... Read More

Friday Mixtape (w00t!)

Friday November 14, 2008
Hey there, Teen Advice readers. This is our first installment of Friday Mixtape, your chance to share your fabulous taste in music with other teens who read this blog. It's ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday

Wednesday November 12, 2008
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ABC News Seeks Teens' Stories About The Economy

Tuesday November 11, 2008
How has the struggling economy affected you and your family? ABC News wants to know. Visit the website for the network's popular "Nightline" program to share your experiences. You could end ... Read More

Heads Up: Friday Mixtape

Sunday November 9, 2008
Yeah, you read it right. We're starting a new blog feature here at Teen Advice. It's called Friday Mixtape. Each Friday, we'll ask you to make a mix on your iPod ... Read More

The Patch: More Dangerous Than It Looks

Friday November 7, 2008
Here at Teen Advice, we've been talking a lot about the rise in prescription drug abuse among teens. One drug you may not have heard about yet -- the fentanyl ... Read More

Wordless Wednesday: Post-Election

Wednesday November 5, 2008
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Vote! Or encourage someone else to.

Tuesday November 4, 2008
Today's the day to make a difference in how the country is run. If you're 18 and registered to vote, please cast your ballot! Some states even let you register ... Read More

College: The Early-Decision Option

Tuesday November 4, 2008
As you may know, some colleges offer their applicants the option of applying early. This allows accepted students to get a head start on their college planning, especially if the ... Read More

Does Less Spending Money Equal Less Teen Fashion?

Monday November 3, 2008
A new article in USA Today talks about how teens are cutting back on their purchases of clothing and accessories, especially at the chain stores that make up most shopping ... Read More

Manorexia: Teen Boys Struggle with Body Image, Too

Sunday November 2, 2008
The media's never tired of driving home the point that tons of American teen girls struggle with body image, unnecessary dieting and eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. At ... Read More
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