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The best ways to deal with a school bully

What's worse than actually being bullied? Having to figure out how to deal with that bully. Should you retaliate? Yell at them? Get physical? The answer to all three of those Qs is no. Actually, it's way easier and less stressful...
LIFE: Tough Stuff

"My biggest fear is driving. My second biggest fear is admitting it"

Unlike most people—like my friends or my older sister—I didn't get my license when I was 16. Not at 17 either, or 18 or 19 for that matter. I'm 20 years old and I still am not legally able to...

LIFE: Tough Stuff

What we can learn from Bella Thorne's brave Instagram post

Trigger warning: This post discusses sexual abuse and physical assault. On Sunday, Bella Thorne posted something very important to her Instagram account. Surprisingly, it wasn't a photo (above) that struck us, it was its caption. In it, she wrote about her...
LIFE: Tough Stuff

My private photo went way public. What now?

Dear Carol, I’ve done something really bad. I’m 15, and I sent a naked picture to a guy who promised he wouldn’t show anyone. His friends got on his phone and, long story short, it got posted on Instagram for my...

LIFE: Tough Stuff

Get those bullies out of your head: How to tune out the torturers

We know how hard it is to deal with bullies. Hearing that you’re stupid, ugly or unfashionable can really mess with your head—especially when it's not true. If you would rather not tell a parent or teacher about the bullying...
LIFE: Tough Stuff

Feeling less than awesome? 3 ways to boost your self-esteem

We all have friends that are textbook overachievers. They get great grades, they’re always busy excelling in sports and getting leads in school plays. And then there’s us. Yeah, we’re pretty great. But sometimes, when we compare ourselves to our...

LIFE: Tough Stuff

Master a middle-of-the-year move

Mom and Dad are packing up and moving? Whether you’re zipping across the country or just swapping one town for another nearby, switching schools is tough, no lie. Here’s how to make a monster of a change easy as pie. Keep...
LIFE: Tough Stuff

Everybody's a critic! Here's how to deal

We love our fam and friends, but sometimes, they drive us up the wall with the not-so-sensitive things they say, oh, 24/7. Loved ones making you want to scream? Here’s how to deal with the criticism they dish out. All...

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Lipgloss! Mine has to be poppin
Mascara
False lashes. I have them on deck
Concealer
Highlighter, has to be on fleek at all times

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