Lifestyle

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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 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.

  • 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...

  • 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. 

  • Closer Look at Martial Arts

    When I started martial arts, I thought of it as a hobby. 

  • College Corner

    Modern Majors

    Today, you’ll find some college majors in fields you never imagined.

    Rapidly changing job markets in the 21st Century have pushed colleges across the nation to update their offerings. No longer satisfied with plain old biology and poli sci majors, students in the new millennium seek courses that both fit their interests and prepare them for highly skilled job market of today.

    These courses vary across an awesomely huge spectrum of themes and it is impossible to list them all. But a good rule of thumb today is to match your talents with your major. For example, if performance is your passion then find schools with quality theatre programs. Or, if you are into technology looks for schools that specialize in engineering or computer science.

    To give an idea of some of the modern majors out there we present some of the coolest options in some key fields of work:

  • College Situation

    What to Do If You Don’t Get into Your First-Choice Sorority

    Greek life is an incredible way to get involved, meet people, and build lifelong friendships at your university. At both big and small universities, joining a sorority can make campus just a bit smaller and a little more filled with familiar faces. But rushing can be admittedly stressful, especially when you have your heart set on one particular sorority. The matter of fact is that not getting into your first-choice sorority is not the end of the world.

  • Embarrassing Tales

     Teens share the worst moments of their secret pasts….

  • FaceTune, Filters, and Fake Friends, Oh My!

    When—and Why—I Decided I Hated Social Media

    By Katya Lien, college student

    I recently deleted all of my Instagram followers. Well, not all of them. But over one thousand of them. And here’s why...

  • From the Heart

    Making Dreams Come True

    By Christina Bradshaw

    Kylee McGrane had always loved princesses, fairytales, and community service. So when she was a 20-year-old sophomore at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in New York, she came up with a totally brilliant idea: She dressed up as her favorite Disney character, Elsa, and visited sick kids at the local hospital. Of course, the patients loved it! That one visit inspired many more. With help from her college roommate Maggie McAndrews, in 2014 Kylee launched a nonprofit called A Moment of Magi, a “dressing up” charity with chapters at colleges across the country. Their volunteers have made thousands of kids smile.

    We spoke to Kylee about her magical journey.

  • Get It Together!

    How to zero-in on your organizational skills 
    By Marissa Mitchell 

    Life can be crazy and unpredictable. There is always one thing after another. It’s easy to become overwhelmed. Whether it’s your bills, your homework, your job tasks, or your errands, it can feel like everything is piling up on you. Then on top of that, trying to be present in your personal life by making time for friends and family, can also be a heavy load. Well, one thing that you have to remind yourself is that no one is perfect. Don’t beat yourself up if you forget things, run out of time, or have to cancel plans. But, there are some tricks to help you out. Do yourself a favor by adding this feather to your hat: Organization. 

  • Get Real with RAEL

    Let’s be honest for a second. We all know that feeling when ‘that time’ of the month comes and you only have one tampon left. Ugh. (And the last thing you want to do is go to the store right after you’ve been hit by the monthly ‘train’ that makes you bloated, causes skin breakouts, and hormonally bummed after REALLY realizing you’ll never meet Shawn Mendez...)

  • Global Angel and the Kindness Collection

    How Adrienne Benkert and Amber Shopay Are Changing the World…One Shirt at a Time
    By Laurie Mega

    Adrienne Bankert is an Emmy-Award-winning journalist, a correspondent for ABC news and a host on Good Morning America. Amber Dawn Shopay is the founder of Global Angel, a clothing line that partners with charitable organizations to raise awareness and improve lives.

  • Go the Distance: Exploring Long Distance Relationships

    Starting college can be very overwhelming. It’s such an exciting yet scary transition. I’m currently a college freshman whose decided to stay in my relationship from high school.

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