Recently added articles from Girls' Life:
Brotherly love.(You Said It!)(Letter to the editor)
Aug 01, 2008; Allison ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] After seeing my new issue, I screamed for at least 10 minutes. I was overjoyed to see the Jonas Brothers featured in the December/ January 2008 issue, but having them on one of the covers? Amazing! You should consider a guy on the cover more often! ...
Speaking out.(You Said It!)(Letter to the editor)
Aug 01, 2008; Kimberly ... Thank you so much for "Not So Boy Crazy" [Real Girl, J/J '08]. I'm not gay, but my sister is. This report really helped me realize she is just a person and I have to accept her that way. --Kimberly Kudos for having the courage to discuss homosexuality while knowing ...
Piece peace.(You Said It!)(Letter to the editor)
Aug 01, 2008; Stephanie ... I read "Not Your Grandma's One-Piece" [J/J '08], and it made me so happy! I would say I don't have the perfect body, and these bathing suits are wonderful. When I saw the Jantzen suit, my mom and I laughed. It was the one I already had, and it fits great for all body types. Thank you for ...
Bud's a dud.(You Said It!)(Letter to the editor)
Aug 01, 2008; Emilee ... I read "The Buddy Snatcher" [GL Friends, J/J '08] and was shocked how closely it applied to my life. My good friend befriended another girl who was blatantly rude to me. Whenever the new ...
Daddy's girl.(You Said It!)(Letter to the editor)
Aug 01, 2008; Lauren ... I enjoyed "Your Get-through-it Guide to Dealing with Dad" [J/J '08]. I have a good relationship with my father, ...
Summer lovin'.(You Said It!)(Letter to the editor)
Aug 01, 2008; Hailey ... I just became a subscriber, and I loved "Have Your Best Summer Ever" [J/J '08]. My friends and I were planning the ultimate super sleepover bash, and these ideas were so helpful ....
All for advice.(You Said It!)(Letter to the editor)
Aug 01, 2008; Marissa ... GL has helped me through tough times and has inspired me to make the best out of everything. Your advice is helping me survive middle school, my parents' divorce and so much more. I am glad there is a group of ...
GL letter of the month.(You Said It!)(Letter to the editor)
Aug 01, 2008; Laura ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I was flippin' through my little sister's GL. I think it's great you're talking to kids about homosexuality. At my college, there have been reports of homophobic graffiti. It's important to educate teens so they can develop smart attitudes to carry ...
New true blues: fall's best new denim--perfect for your bod ... and your budget.(Brief article)
Aug 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LOCKER ADORABLENESS Glam up your school space! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] YOUR NO-STRESS SCHOOL YEAR! Yes, it's possible. Get the tips and tricks you need. Is this your year for true love? Take our quiz and find out! ...
Campsick.(DeAR CARoL)(Brief article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weston, Carol ... When I was at camp this summer, I never got homesick. Now that I am home, I am campsick. I loved my camp friends, camp boyfriend, cabin and counselor ... and now it's the same old, same old. Help! Dear Campsick, Transitions are hard, and I'm not surprised that you ...
Girl without a clue.(DeAR CARoL)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weston, Carol ... I accidentally cheated on my boyfriend, and he won't forgive me I want him back, but he won't talk to me! What can I do? Dear Girl without a Clue You "accidentally" cheated on your BF? What does that mean? You're responsible for your actions, so you can't say, "Oops, ...
My friend is mean.(DeAR CARoL)(Brief article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weston, Carol ... There's a girl in my neighborhood who is always mean to me, but afterward, she wants to be friends, I tell her that I don't want to be friends with someone who calls me fat and other names. She'll be nice for a little while, then she becomes mean again, and it all starts over. ...
Not attracted.(Brief article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weston, Carol ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm 14 and I don't feel an attraction to guys. Every other girl my age either has a boyfriend or is looking for one. I think of guys as friends and have never felt a stronger connection than that. I'm also not into celebrities, and I don't think of guys as ...
Big chest.(DeAR CARoL)(Brief article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weston, Carol ... I'm really uncomfortable about my chest, I'm 11 and already in a C cup. I think the only reason guys like me is because of my breasts. I usually wear baggy T-shirts instead of the cuter tight ones other girls wear. I don't know what to think of myself because I really hate my chest. ...
Absent Dad.(DeAR CARoL)(Brief article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weston, Carol ... My dad has never really had a big part in my life. We live in different states, and he uses drugs. Last week I was visiting my grandparents who live near him, and I was forced to go to his house. Mg mom asked if I wanted to spend the night and I said no. Then he told my mom I had to spend ...
In mourning.(DeAR CARoL)(Brief article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weston, Carol ... My best friend died. Her brother was high and crashed as he was driving her to my house from her job. She lapsed in and out of a coma for a week and then died. I feel sad and guilty. Dear In Mourning, What a terrible tragedy. I am so sorry for you and her and her ...
Fighting.(DeAR CARoL)(Brief article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weaston, Carol ... My boyfriend and I have been going out for two months. People say fighting is normal, but we fight all the time and sometimes I want to break up with him. Dear Fighting, Constant fighting is not normal. If being together doesn't mostly make you two happy, it's time ...
Online outrage.(Brief article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weston, Carol ... I am concerned about a friend. She and another girl wrote mean things in an instant message about some kids in our grade. She says it was online for only 10 minutes, but someone saw it and e-mailed it to three-quarters of our grade. At the pool, two people came up to us and started yelling ...
Scared singer.(Brief article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weston, Carol ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I have a really good singing voice, but whenever I have to sing in front of someone, I get scared, talked to my mom, but she told me to just take a deep breath and close my eyes. That was no help. Dear Scared Singer, Sounds like you ...
Worried about bro.(Brief article)(Column)
Aug 01, 2008; Weston, Carol ... My brother is 5, and we have the worst parents. My dad smokes, and they both curse and are a bad influence. They always watch R-rated movies, and now my brother knows curse words and what sex is. My parents don't even care. I cry every night about it, and I yell at my parents when they are ...