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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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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My BFF has super low self-esteem--and it's driving me nuts

My best friend and I are very close, but she has such low self-esteem. She’s always saying things like “I’m dumb,” or, “I’m so ugly.” Then she says I’m so “pretty or smart or lucky,” and that I have the “coolest clothes.” It...

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This just in: Got grit? Thank pops

Your tough-as-nails, can-do attitude makes you a winner on the field, in school and pretty much everywhere else. And a new study says that you can thank one dude for that awesome trait: dear old dad. According to the Wall Street Journal...

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20 real girl tips for major bikini confidence

Worried about how you’ll look in your bikini this summer? Don’t fret: We’ve got real GL girl tips to boost your confidence faster than you can say “cannonball!” Love this post? You’ll heart these, too! » Hot how-tos...

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Letting go of what you love: Gymnast Shawn Johnson begins the rest of her life

So you’ve won four Olympic medals, rocked “Dancing With the Stars,” appeared on Oprah and written a book. Now the question is: what more can you do with your life? Well, Shawn Johnson is about to find out. Because of a knee injury...

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Keep those rezzies! Join us on FB this Thursday for health + fitness advice from the pros

Struggling to stick to your New Year’s resolution? Need some help setting a goal? Join us this Thursday, Jan. 12, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. EST to chat with wellness professionals. We’ve invited the founder of GirlsGoneSporty, Laura Williams, for a Facebook...

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12 ways to feel fab (and look great!) in 2012

Think 2011 can’t be topped? Think again! We’re showing you how to take the new year by storm with a slew of easy to adopt and even easier to keep resolutions that’ll make ya feel fab—and look ah-mazing! Kick it old school You...

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Keep your health rezzies this year!

New Year’s is a time for fresh starts and new promises, but sometimes it can be difficult to stick with your original goals. This year, choose attainable, measurable goals for your New Year’s resolutions, and you’ll be amazed at what you can achieve! ...

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4 fab things about being left-handed

For years, doctors tried to convert lefties into righties, punishing them for doing what came naturally—writing, drawing, even playing catch with their left hand instead of their right. Nowadays we’ve come to see the light, and we’re feelin’ the love for our left-handed...

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