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My mom is trying to get me to break up with my boyfriend, but I don’t want to. What should I do?

Updated 16 January 2014 under Ask Us.

My mom is trying to get me to break up with my boyfriend, but I still like him a lot. Should I get over him or can I stay with […]

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My parents have no respect for me and talk about about me behind my back. My grades are down and I feel depressed, too. What should I do?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

My parents have no respect for me or my feelings. They talk quietly about me behind my back, but I hear the names they call me. My grades are going […]

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How do I tell my mom that I got my period?

Updated 25 February 2014 under Ask Us.

You may be nervous or excited about having your first period. Hopefully you’ve talked to your mom, aunt, older sister or another relative before it started so you know what […]

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There are no females in my house, and it’s really hard to explain how I’m feeling to my dad. Who should I talk to?

Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.

Most girls have lots of questions during puberty and many say it’s easier to talk with another female. We can understand how it may feel awkward to talk with your […]

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Dealing with Divorce and Separation

Updated 11 February 2021 under Health Guides.

If your parents are recently separated or divorced, you are probably dealing with a lot of changes in your family life. Things may feel like they’re changing even if it’s been […]

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How do you tell your parents that you’re having sex?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

How do you tell your parents that you’re having sexual intercourse with your partner? While some teens have had lots of conversations with their parents about this topic starting at […]

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Healthy Relationships

Updated 5 October 2020 under Health Guides.

Healthy relationships are fun and make you feel good about yourself. You can have a healthy relationship with anyone in your life, including your family, friends and dating partners. What […]

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I’m scared about coming out. What can I do?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

I am attracted to girls, and I think I’m a lesbian, but I’m scared about coming out in case people judge me. Having questions about your sexuality is perfectly normal. […]

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I’m a boy who wants to be a girl. What do I do?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

It’s not uncommon for youth and teens to wonder about their gender identity at some point or another. Many people, in fact, view themselves ‘somewhere on the continuum’ between male […]

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