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LIFE: Get Inspired

Here's what it's like growing up in Taylor Swift's hometown

Taylor Swift has lived in so many cool places since the start of her career fifteen years ago. Nashville, New York, Beverly Hills and London are just some of the cities where this musician has lived when she's not on...
LIFE: Family

"How can I convince my parents to let me wear makeup?"

"My parents won't let me wear any makeup. I'm almost 13 and feeling really self-conscious about my face. How can I convince them to let me wear makeup?" Wearing makeup is a big part of growing up and maturing, and it...

LIFE: Tough Stuff

AAVE and whether or not you (or Kombucha Girl) should use it

If you're a TikTok regular, you're sure to have scrolled past Brittany Broski—or "Kombucha Girl", as you might know her—a time or two! As much as the internet loves her iconic TikToks and relatable humor, Brittany found herself in a...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, how do I show people that I'm not a Goody Two Shoes?"

Dear Carol, I need help. I have gotten straight As from kindergarten through last year (sixth grade). That's not really my problem, but it's the source of it. A lot of people, most of them I thought were friends, call...

LIFE: All About You

Is your relationship with social media toxic?

via GIPHY Social media can be fun. You get to see what your friends are up to, share your own adventures and hobbies and scroll through memes. But we've all heard about and experienced some of the negatives: unrealistic beauty expectations...
LIFE: School

How to achieve your grade goals this school year

via GIPHY Returning to the classroom doesn't have to be a struggle. Whether you're learning in-person or online, you can achieve your grade goals this school year with a few manageable tips. The end result: a report card you won't be...

LIFE: Tough Stuff

8 simple ways to be kind on 9/11 and every day

It’s been 19 years since the 9/11 attacks. Many of you are probably too young to remember what happened on September 11, 2001—maybe you weren’t even born yet. Regardless, this day is a sad day for many. Sometimes the world...
LIFE: Tough Stuff

How to cope when your friends aren't taking COVID-19 seriously

via GIPHY With stay-at-home orders lifted, many people are eager to return to their normal lives. But sometimes, being responsible means missing out. Maybe your friends invited you to a big gathering and you declined. Or maybe you wanted to hang...