Get those bullies out of your head: Tune out the torturers

We know how hard it is to deal with bullies. Hearing that you’re fat, ugly, or unfashionable can really mess with your head. If you would rather not tell a parent or teacher about the bullying, at least tell yourself...

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Bullied by teacher? Yep, it totally happens--tell us your story

Toxic teachers. Crazy coaches. Friends' family members who just can't help but pick on you. These days, bullying isn't limited to your peers. Have you ever been bullied, bad-mouthed, discriminated against, picked on--you name it--by someone like a teacher, coach...

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Bullies on the bus

My best friend (a.k.a. the new girl) had a BF that was so called "popular." He and my crush sat behind us on the bus. One day while riding the bus home, he said "I'm surprised that you're able to fit in...

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Start small: 3 steps to stopping bullies in their tracks

David Phan was a well-liked 14-year-old. Friends called him sweet and kind. School officials say they hadn’t heard anything connecting him to bullying behavior for the last few years, and that counselors had been checking in with him routinely ever since. Everyone thought...

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6 things you should know about Kat McNamara

With the premiere of Girl Vs. Monster tonight, we could just squeal with anticipation! We chatted with all the stars of the movie about monster hunting and Halloween, and they spilled plenty of interesting deets. One star we were lucky enough to...

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Celebs take a stand with anti-bullying tees

Sadly, for a lot of people, back to school doesn’t just mean reuniting with friends and taking new classes, but something much tougher. Every day across the United States, it’s reported that 15 percent of school absentees are staying home from school not because...

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Exclusive! Bella Thorne shares the secrets to beating bullies and becoming a leader

Looking for a little confidence boost before heading back to class? Bella Thorne’s got the answer. The Shake It Up star is currently teaming up with her co-star Zendaya as part of Disney’s Friends for Change Ambassadors, and they’re hard at work inspiring kids...

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Should you take a chance on a reformed bully?

There's this guy in my youth group, and he used to be mean to me. He would call me names and be really rude. Then he stopped, and he even apologized! I had no idea what was going on, but now he...

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How to handle guys picking on your size

The guys at school are rude to me and my friend because we are not super skinny. They treat us like dirt, and it really hurts. How should I handle this? Bill: I could say how the guys should get sensitivity training but...

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I stuffed my bra--and people found out

Before school each day, I would put just a little bit more tissue in my bra. When it looked like I was truly developed, some tissues popped out, and now everyone knows I stuffed. The other day, a boy said, “I have a...

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