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Teens — Learn These 3 Financial Skills and You’ll Be Set for Life

Teens — Learn These 3 Financial Skills and You’ll Be Set for Life

If you haven’t figured this out already, school doesn’t teach you all the things you need to know for life on your own. Sure, you’ll learn algebra and why mitochondria are the powerhouses of cells, but what about real-life skills like managing money, how to cook, and finding a job? Fortunately, you’ve got the internet

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3 Career Paths for People Who Care About the Environment

3 Career Paths for People Who Care About the Environment

For teens who are considering a future career that concerns caring for the environment, we’ve covered three career paths that are very relevant to this subject. Conservation Scientist A career path like a conservation scientist will include the monitoring of forestry and conservation activities. By complying with government regulations as a conservation scientist, it helps

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Learn how to draw chibi with Yoai’s Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties

Learn how to draw chibi with Yoai’s Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties

Instagram sensation and anime artist Yoai, is releasing a book March 26th called Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties and we have a copy to give away to one lucky reader (follow us on Instagram for details, will announce rules this week)! If you love kawaii, anime, or just

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Top 10 Credit Myths Debunked – and How to Raise Your Score

Financial literacy is important for all teenagers. Its never to soon to, with the help of parents, start saving money, open up a life insurance policy, invest in stocks, and otherwise plan for the future. One of THE most important parts of your financial life is credit. Unfortunately, most schools still lag behind in teaching

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3 Ways to Steer Clear of Drug Addiction for Life

3 Ways to Steer Clear of Drug Addiction for Life

Drug addiction is a major problem among teenagers. DrugAbuse.com explains that, “although general trends show that teens are using alcohol and drugs less than previous generations, the drugs that are being used are more dangerous than ever. Especially in regards to pharmaceutical abuse.” The teenage years are among the most stressful periods of your lifetime,

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Do You Know the 5 Most Common Crimes Committed by Teenagers?

Do You Know the 5 Most Common Crimes Committed by Teenagers?

Although most teens are decent people who try to help others, honor their parents’ wishes, and apply themselves intellectually, artistically, or athletically, some teenagers choose a bad path and commit crimes. The most common crimes committed by teenagers usually fall under the classification of juvenile misdemeanor crimes. Here are five of the top crimes that

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GLORIA BARRON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES NAMES 2018 WINNERS

GLORIA BARRON PRIZE FOR YOUNG HEROES NAMES 2018 WINNERS

Boulder, CO, September 17, 2018 – The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, an award that celebrates inspiring, public-spirited young people from across the U.S. and Canada, announces its 2018 winners. Established in 2001 by author T. A. Barron, the Barron Prize annually honors 25 outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made

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Is CBD Oil Safe? Should Teens and Young Adults be Taking These Types of Substances?

Is CBD Oil Safe? Should Teens and Young Adults be Taking These Types of Substances?

CBD oil is the health craze of the moment, and interest in this product shows no signs of slowing down; but what exactly is it? Is CBD oil safe to consume? And is it something that teenagers and young people should be trying either with or without adult supervision? What is CBD oil? CBD stands

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Youth on Course “100 Hole Hike” makes budget golf available for young people

Youth on Course “100 Hole Hike” makes budget golf available for young people

Youth on Course — the non-profit providing young people with subsidized budget golf rounds, college scholarships, caddie programs and paid internships – has organized challengers from six states and the District of Columbia to participate in its 3rd Annual “100 Hole Hike” to raise funds for its nationwide program. On Monday Sept. 10, supporters from

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5 Stupid Driving Habits You Shouldn’t Do (Even If They’re Not Illegal)

5 Stupid Driving Habits You Shouldn’t Do (Even If They’re Not Illegal)

Stupid driving habits can cost you. An auto accident occurs on U.S. roads every five seconds, resulting in more than six million crashes every year, according to Driver Knowledge. Many of these accidents cause considerable, life-altering damages for the individuals involved, with approximately three million injuries resulting. Sadly, 6% of those accidents, or about 90

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What Does My Dream Mean? Read This to Learn 5 Common Dream Symbols

What Does My Dream Mean? Read This to Learn 5 Common Dream Symbols

Dreams are the mind’s way of sorting through your waking experiences and helping your brain to process thoughts and feelings. In a way, you can think of it like defragmenting a computer disk: your brain needs time to rest, file away information, and store its memories. This is why getting enough sleep is so important

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Understanding The Opioid Crisis And Why It’s a Big Deal

Understanding The Opioid Crisis And Why It’s a Big Deal

You might have heard about the ongoing opioid crisis and the devastation it’s had on communities across America. However, if you don’t know someone coping with opioid addiction, it can be difficult to realize the immense toll it takes on people. This information will help you understand the opioid crisis better. Prescription Gateway When you

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Should I go to college in 2018 or skip it? College admission expert weighs in.

Should I go to college in 2018 or skip it? College admission expert weighs in.

Roughly 60 percent of undergraduates between ages 18 and 24 enrolled in a four-year bachelor’s degree program that have taken out student loans say they are responsible for covering more than half of the total cost of their education, a new survey from student loan company Ascent found. However, more than half (51.7 percent) said

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4 Secret Fears You Have That Are More Common Than You Think

4 Secret Fears You Have That Are More Common Than You Think

Everyone has fears; some of them are well-known, common fears and some are secret fears which are far less common. Secret fears are interesting because they are generally unique to each individual. The secret fears can arise from a traumatic experience during your upbringing or simply from a story you heard that has haunted you

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Fittest Teen on Earth: 14-year-old Olivia Sulek Becomes the Youngest CrossFit Games Winner in History

Fittest Teen on Earth: 14-year-old Olivia Sulek Becomes the Youngest CrossFit Games Winner in History

14-year-old Olivia Sulek just became the youngest Reebok CrossFit Games winner in history, here is what she had to say about her accomplishment: “To call myself the fittest teen on earth still hasn’t sunk in. This past week has definitely had its ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade the result for anything else. If

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6 Tips for Maintaining a High School Relationship When College Starts

6 Tips for Maintaining a High School Relationship When College Starts

You and your high school sweetheart are written in the stars, but there’s one thing that’s standing between you: college. You are going to different schools – perhaps thousands of miles apart. Splitting up would break both of your hearts, but you’re worried about how the distance is going to affect your relationship. Going off

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Gunnar Sizemore – Busy Screen and Voice Actor Interview with Teens Wanna Know!

Gunnar Sizemore – Busy Screen and Voice Actor Interview with Teens Wanna Know!

Gunnar Sizemore is a 13-year-old screen and voice actor who began his acting career at age three on national commercials for brands such as Juicy Juice, Old Navy, The Hartford and Disney. He has lent his acting and voice talents to the hit country music drama “Nashville,” the Disney XD show “Kickin’ It,” “Doc McStuffins,”

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7 Life Hacks for Every Teenage Student to Work Smarter

7 Life Hacks for Every Teenage Student to Work Smarter

Being a student can be challenging. There are so many new things changing in your life and so many responsibilities that you can’t even find time for yourself. Instead of procrastinating or trying to change the system, you’d better find some shortcuts that’ll help you work smartly. While, working hard is necessary to win in

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Alex & Me’s Lily Mae Silverstein – Interview with Teens Wanna Know! and Film Review

Alex & Me’s Lily Mae Silverstein – Interview with Teens Wanna Know! and Film Review

Fans of Disney XD’s series Bunk’d are familiar with Lily Mae Silverstein, who plays “Lydia the Weasel” on the show. This busy teen actress also stars as “Penny” in the Nickelodeon/Warner Bros. July, 2018 release of Alex & Me starring Alex Morgan (US Women’s National Soccer Team) and Siena Agudong from Star Falls and Nicky,

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The Effects of Late-Night Phone Use on Adolescent Health

The Effects of Late-Night Phone Use on Adolescent Health

It’s not a crime to stay up late playing on your phone, but there are definitely some very well-documented deficits to your health when you regularly engage with smartphones close and during bedtime. While some adolescents in your household might think so, they aren’t exempt from the shortfalls in health as a result of using

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Cheap car insurance for teens tips – 5 Things You Should Do Following a Car Accident

Getting or keeping cheap car insurance for teens means knowing what to do if you ever get into a car accident. Being in a car accident generally brings with it a great deal of chaos and confusion, which can make it difficult to think clearly. If you make a mistake, it can raise yoru premiums.

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Sleep Easy: What College Admission Officers Won’t Tell You

Sleep Easy: What College Admission Officers Won’t Tell You

According to a recent article in Inside Higher Ed, private colleges and universities are trending toward raising their tuition “discount” rates despite annual increases of the “sticker price” of attendance. Did you know the average private college’s discount rate reached 48% in 2014? This tuition “discount” rate makes the enrollment process more akin to shopping

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Don’t Want Braces? Talk to Your Parents About These Options

Don’t Want Braces? Talk to Your Parents About These Options

For the majority of teens and pre-teens, braces have become a rite of passage—a symbol that you’re growing up. These metal wires often stay on for years, resulting in straighter and more beautiful teeth than ever before. While there’s no doubt that the results of braces will guarantee you a beautiful and functional smile, many

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What to Do if a Friend or Family Member Has a Drug or Alcohol Problem

What to Do if a Friend or Family Member Has a Drug or Alcohol Problem

In 2014, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration concluded that approximately 22 million people suffered from a substance abuse disorder. In 2016, that number dropped by only 1 million. The same study found that 8.2 million of those people also suffer from a mental health disorder for both years. While living with addiction

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5 Stupid Things Teens Do That They Might Not Realize Are Crimes

5 Stupid Things Teens Do That They Might Not Realize Are Crimes

Remember that house you toilet-papered with your friends last Halloween? Or maybe the nude photos you sent to your boyfriend? How about mooning that annoying teacher in the school parking lot? All potential crimes. These are the top 5 stupid things that we see teenagers doing that are potential crimes with real, punishable consequences. Don’t

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Is that person drowning? Drowning signs and symptoms to look out for.

Is that person drowning? Drowning signs and symptoms to look out for.

As summer creeps closer, it’s essential to educate yourself on drowning prevention. This is an accident that should never occur. Drowning is not what we are used to seeing in the movies – with someone splashing around and calling for help. It is usually silent, especially with young children who do not realize they won’t

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X Plan for Teenagers Provides Life Saving Ways Out of a Dangerous Situation

X Plan for Teenagers Provides Life Saving Ways Out of a Dangerous Situation

Teenagers find themselves in a variety of dangerous situations. It’s nothing new. Drugs, alcohol, sexual promiscuity — and now Tide Pods! The teen years are notorious for risky behavior, experimentation, and as a result, accidents. Quite often, those accidents lead to death. The saving grace is that more and more teenagers are deciding to break

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Five Important Life Lessons Going to the Dentist Taught Us

Five Important Life Lessons Going to the Dentist Taught Us

Sometimes, as teenagers, we might not fully grasp the importance of taking care of our teeth and visiting the dentist. For many teens, visiting the dentist can even be an overwhelming experience. Although dentists have our best interests at heart, they can be intimidating to anyone who doesn’t understand why they are there. As we

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How Can I Understand Politics? Tips for Teens

Today’s political landscape is combative, to say the least. Members of all political parties, all tout their opinions and solutions as definitive and deliberately speak out against those of other politicians and individuals. Those same political parties also fight amongst themselves about major issues. This has created a political atmosphere of confusion and finger-pointing, which

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