Real girls dish their 19 best back-to-school tips

I don’t know if you follow @girlslifemag on Twitter (and if ya don’t, ya should!), but we looove chatting up our followers. The topic of conversation this week? Back-to-school advice. We gave ya good-luck shout-outs and answered your freak-out Q’s…and then we asked our...

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GL's Ultimate Back-to-School Playlist

The weather’s changing and everyone has a brand new wardrobe. We all know what that means: School is finally back! While we know you’re psyched to see all your friends again, ya never know what a new year can throw your way...

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Look amazing (and feel fab) when ya hit the halls

Teen health and fitness guru and Energy Up! founder Kathie Dolgin is taking over GL’s Facebook page this Thursday at 6 p.m. EST to help you rule the school. What’s the secret to ruling the school? Struttin’ your stuff with major confidence Kathie...

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First day fab: Bus stop 101

It’s your first day goin’ back to school, and one of your biggest hurdles is gonna be catching the bus in the a.m. How do you find somewhere to sit? What do you say to the other kid who’s awkwardly waiting with you...

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Period panic! What if I get it at school?

I haven't gotten my period yet, and I'm afraid I'll get it for the first time at soccer practice or school or somewhere. Help me! Dear Worried, Every woman in the world made it through her first time, and you can be sure that...

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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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Beat stress before ya head back to school

Being a girl can be tough, right? If we didn’t have enough on our plates with a whole load of history homework and trying to decode what the cute guy’s text really meant, we also have little brothers that seem to think annoying...

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Survive high school with our how-to guide

Freaked about making the leap from middle school to high school? Breathe easy, babe—you’ve got this year in the bag! Here are your new school dos ‘n’ don’ts, straight from the mind of high school senior. (And psst! Heading to middle school this...

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Rachel Crow spills curly do secrets...and the six things you gotta do before school starts

"I’m kind of crazy, and I have wacky hair.” In a nutshell, that’s how 14-year-old Rachel Crow describes herself. If you tuned into The X Factor last season, then you know just how lovable this 14-year-old starlet with a powerful voice truly is. For most...

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How to make friends by lunch--really!

Whether you’ve switched schools, skipped a grade or just need a new batch of peeps, making friends can be a scary and challenging task. But ya just gotta show off your sparkling personality in one little convo to snag a lunch buddy. The...

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