Why Are American Teens Miserable While Dutch Teens Are So Happy?
Teen loneliness is growing in the U.S. — but in the Netherlands it’s almost unheard of. Here’s why.
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#NobodyToldMe Is a Social Media Campaign About Healthy Relationships
In the wake of #MeToo, #NobodyToldMe highlights positive dynamics in healthy relationships.
Standing Up Against Catcallers
On my daily walk to school, I get harassed. It’s part of my routine: get off the bus, get catcalled, go to school, repeat. I was told to ignore it, avoid eye contact, and move away.
How Skincare Helped Me Find My Confidence
I’ve been dealing with acne since I was 10. I tried covering my face behind my hair. It got so bad that I even turned down last minute invitations to go out with friends.
Opinion: Fremont Students Deserve LGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex Education
My journey to understanding who I am was unnecessarily painful because of the lack of inclusive sex education.
How Are You Feeling? Keep Track With This New App
Mood Ring is Youth Radio’s app that helps you track emotions, reach out to friends, and feel like your best self.
Degree Interrupted: A Dancer Rethinks Disability
I once saw my wheelchair as a deterrent to my dancing. Now. I’ve learned to embrace this new reality.
That Sexual Encounter Was Awkward. It May Also Have Been Assault
“I, along with millions of other women, have been a victim of unwanted sexual advances from a guy who didn’t think he was doing anything wrong.”
Weight Watchers Targeting Teens!?
When you think of Weight Watchers, you probably think of soccer moms eating carrot sticks. But the company has a new demographic in mind — teens.