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  • The Best Sunscreens for Teens

    As we ease into summer, it’s time we remind you again about the importance of protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Yes, it’s crucial to get some Vitamin D from the sunshine, and feels great to be outdoors, but it’s also great to protect your skin.

    You want to do everything in your power to avoid skin cancer—yes, even at a young age! Wear hats and stay indoors or in the shade on those extra hot days—and don’t forget to hydrate yourself by drinking water, water, water.

  • 10 Ways to Lower Your Stress Levels

    No one ever said being a teenager was easy, right? I mean, how many books, movies, and TV shows have centered on the lives of teens, and their ups and downs as pre-adults? Coming out of a pandemic, prepping for college, studying for the SATs, plus family drama, friend drama, boyfriend drama, girlfriend drama, sports drama, poor sleeping habits…it just never ends. You need a mental break. Heck, you deserve it.

  • 5 Energy (and Mood) Boosters

    If youhave a case of the blah blah blues, you need some cheering up—stat! Feeling grumpy? Hangry? Tired? Stressed out? If you’re feeling like a grey raincloud and can’t seem to remove the frown from your face, these handy dandy little perks can boost your mood.

    By Maria Lauren 

  • 5 Ways to Relax After a Long Week (Without Feeling Guilty!)

    Life is busy—even during this crazy time.

    Between the holidays, traveling, school, tests, friends, trying to sleep well, eat well, juggling your part-time job with academics, college applications, keeping your room tidy, extracurriculars and being a good friend/daughter/son…chances are you’re pretty darn exhausted lately. 

  • A Year Like No Other: Long Distance Learning

    What has it been like to learn from far away? Was it all bad or were there good parts? We asked a teacher, a student, and a parent to find out…..

  • Acing Your First Job Interview

     (Pssst…We’ve Gotcha Covered!)

    Here’s some professional interview and job advice for teenagers:

  • Addicted to your phone? Here's what you can do about it

    Social media and smartphones are fun, but sometimes we find ourselves so absorbed in our technology that we’re not paying attention to what’s around us. We talked to Dr. Ofir Turel, a professor of Information Systems and Decision Sciences at California State University, about why we become hooked to our devices, the science behind addictive behaviors, and how you can curb your mobile phone—and social media—addiction.

  • Amy’s Detour

    During her senior year of high school, Amy Oestreicher underwent extensive medical trauma—her stomach unexpectedly ‘exploded’ and she needed years of intense surgeries. The young actress and aspiring college student was also the victim of sexual assault in her teens. Now in her early 30s, Connecticut native Amy Oestreicher—an artist, actress, author, and Ted Talk-er—discusses why she’s a survivor—and ‘thriver.’

    You will love Amy. To me, she’s the epitome of a fighter—and very resilient. This is her story.

    Interview by Rachel Sokol

  • An Influencer Opens Up: The Dark Side of Instagram Modeling

    Being in the modeling and acting world can be tough. As an advocate for body positivity, I quickly found myself becoming a sensation in the modeling world thanks to my positive attitude and confidence on social media -- but it wasn’t always easy. 

    By Emma Kotos

  • Ava Morse is Taking the Music World—and Los Angeles!--by Storm

    Talented teen Ava Morse is an actor and singer/songwriter with some exciting news: she just released her new ‘Loveless’ EP, which was produced by Daniel Martin. ‘Loveless’ EP brings listeners on an emotional journey through the world of romance and all the raw emotions that come with love, loss, and heartbreak.

    By Rachel Sokol

  • Barbie Review

    The Barbie Movie...
    It’s fun, it’s VERY pink, it’s heartwarming…it was a 2023 cinematic hit!

    When you think of a doll, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it a tall, blonde, plastic doll with impeccable pink fashion named ‘Barbie?’ If you do, you’re among the 99 percent of people who know of Barbie. The Barbie doll was created in 1959 by Ruth Handler; and she now has her very own movie which is actually called Barbie. It was a total hit this past summer, raking in over 500 million dollars in domestic box offices. But the real question is this: was the movie any good?

  • Bathroom Battles

    Back in the old days, bathrooms were hardly a subject even worth discussing. There was the Girls bathroom and the Boys bathroom. Most folks never gave this approach a second thought but today, that two option system no longer works for every student. Many young people today do not identify as ‘boy’ or ‘girl’. Instead, there are new ways to define gender that are not locked into the traditional split of male or female.

    For these students, using the bathroom can be a scary experience, so schools across the nation have been grappling with how to deal with this problem. So far, the solutions are both interesting and numerous, but before we look at those solutions, let’s take a little trip back in time and see where this current situation began. 

  • Beauty Box

    SUGARPILL’s Little Twin Stars Collection

    Available at Ulta.com, this oh-so-cute cosmetic must-have from SUGARPILL features two Sanrio characters (Sanrio is the company behind Hello Kitty) named ‘Kiki and Lala.” As the story goes, Kiki and Lala, called “Little Twin Stars,” traveled down to Earth to learn how to be the best and shiniest stars, ever.

  • Beauty Box: SoChok Skinlove

    Why this awesome, must-have skincare brand is taking the beauty business by storm. 

    Finding a skincare brand you love can be really overwhelming. There are so many items out there! How do you know which ones are best for your skin?

  • Beauty Products that Give Back

    By Lana D’Amico

    Women are absolutely beautiful each and every day, but two on-the-rise beauty lines celebrate International Women’s Day—which was March 8th—and more! C’est Moi is a clean, toxic-free brand that thoughtfully formulates gentle products specifically for young, delicate skin like yours. Founded by Jennifer Saul, this company gave 20 percent of its online sales for the month of March to Step Up Women’s Network, a national nonprofit organization that connects professional women with underserved teen girls through mentoring, networking and advancement. They do charity work like this throughout the year.

  • Broadway will soon welcome Nichelle Lewis in a revival of “The Wiz”

    There’s a new star in town, and on stage! Broadway newcomer Nichelle Lewis will star as “Dorothy” and lead the cast of the musical, “The Wiz” in the national tour this fall. She’ll be on the road until the musical returns to Broadway (with Wayne Brady as “The Wiz”) in the Spring of 2024. The show’s beautiful mix of ballet, jazz, and modern pop will have audiences moving and grooving down the all-new yellow brick road. 

    We spoke with Nichelle about her role of a lifetime!

    Learn more about The Wiz at: wizmusical.com. Follow Nichelle on Instagram and TikTok at: @iamnichellelewis.com

  • Careers For the Future: High Paying Jobs

    High Paying Jobs by Señor K

    Check out these five fields of work that guarantee a six figure salary...

  • Careers in Cooking

    Are you a ‘foodie’ who tastes a little bit of everything? Are you the chef of your family? Do you like watching cooking shows? Well, perhaps you have a future career in the food industry. Most people know that chefs make a good living and get to spend their day around food, but you may be surprised to discover that there are many other careers that involve food. Not only is cooking an art, but you feel warm and fuzzy knowing that customers loved eating the special meal you cooked for them. Explore these culinary career paths today...

  • Charmsters

    You can never have enough fuzy blankets (cozy and cute), especially when you just want a relaxing day!

  • Chelsea Bear: Able and Amazing

    Chelsea Bear: Able and Amazing by Lana Engelhart

    Cerebral Palsy, or “CP” as it is often called, is a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, or posture. It affects people to varying degrees of severity. Enter Chelsea Bear—a young, confident, able-bodied woman living her best life (quarantine style, at press time!) in South Florida. 

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