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21. How to Talk to Your Parents
    

    You need to talk to your parents about some things, like curfews and rides. But maybe you don't like to turn to them for personal or social advice. You might be surprised if you give them a try. “Nobody is going to care about and love you with the intensity of your parents -- even when you’re trying

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22. Talking to Your Daughter About Dating, Sex, and Peer Pressure
    

    Carpool made Claudia Kaufman’s ears ring. “The kids would talk about who was hooking up with who,” she says. As a mother, she wanted to know more. So she asked, “What do you mean they hooked up? Do you mean they made out? Did they have sex?” Her daughters never told her. What they did tell her, by w

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23. Is This Love? Teen Tips for Romance and Dating
    

    Love can take you to new highs -- and new lows. You may have the strongest feelings of your life, which is great when things are good. But if things go bad, it’s devastating. Here are six dating tips to help you keep your head during this exciting time. Dating Tip 1: Take Your Time Some teens date,

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24. Understanding Your Period and Menstrual Cycle
    

    Getting your period is a rite of passage surrounded by whispered rumor and mystery. Some girls dread it. Others can't wait. But all girls menstruate, and it helps to understand what's going on. Here are answers to seven common questions about a girl's period. During the month, blood builds up in the

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25. Food and Your Body
    

    Something funny is going on. More girls are on diets and more girls are overweight than ever before. Let's face it, many of us have a tortured relationship with food. But not liking your body -- and not being able to enjoy food without guilt -- takes the fun out of life. You can wind up feeling bad

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26. Are You in an Abusive Relationship?
    

    Jennifer Gómez never forgot about her high school boyfriend after graduation. He haunted her in nightmares even after she moved away and changed her name. She says she would wake up with the memory of the abuse he inflicted on her fresh on her mind. A few years later, he tracked her down online. “We

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27. How to Recognize Fitness Traps and Exercise Right
    

    You may think extreme exercise will help you look like a skinny model. That, and several other fitness traps, almost always ends in disappointment. Check out these popular fitness traps, and get the lowdown on healthy exercise. Fitness Trap #1: Exercise to Lose Weight You may see a bunch of twigs wa

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28. Sanitary Products for Your Period
    

    Today, girls starting their periods have a lot of choices in sanitary products: disposable pads, tampons, even menstrual cups. Try out several options to find out what's most comfortable for you. Soon you'll have a preference. Here's some basic information on your choices.  Pads for your period come

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29. Friends: How to Make, Keep, or Leave Them
    

    Maybe you have 571 friends on Facebook, but do you have close friends you want to hang with? A few special friends you can tell nearly anything? It's important for all of us to have good friends -- and to know how to end friendships that aren't working anymore. Here are some tips to help you navigat

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30. When Should I Go to the College Clinic?
    

    Q : If I'm sick or feel really wiped out, how do I know if I should just stay in bed or if I need to go to my college health clinic? A:  The distinction is not always clear-cut, but some symptoms are a definite sign you need to check in with your campus clinic: You have a fever that lasts more than

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