Abstinence education is meant to keep kids safe. But it could actually put them in danger.
Suzie Mendoza
#MeToo. I think.
I imagine a watchful Jesus hanging out in the backseat drinking a Coke like my pastor says he does. But when I let them put their hand on my thigh, I see Jesus leave the car and walk away.
Now we're kissing, and I'm having second thoughts. I don't really like their hand in my pants, but I've never been taught what I'm supposed to "like" or "dislike."
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This mom is making her sick 6-year-old smile — with an elephant's behind.
Kim's daughter Violet is a 1 in a million kid — literally.
The 6-year-old has not one, but three incredibly rare neurological diseases.
Screenshots via Starlight Children's Foundation.
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Oprah is tirelessly working to get people to pay attention to this life-changing issue.
Childhood bullying is an epidemic in this country. Around 28% of students experience it first hand, and nearly 70% witness it happen.
When we hear about it, we feel sympathy for the kids being bullied, as we should, but don't often give this care and consideration to the perpetrators. Instead, our gut reaction is to ask questions.
"Why did they do this?"
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Starting school too early could be dangerous for teens, even if they do everything right.
A new wellness app aims to reclaim the concept of self-care.
You probably haven't heard of nature deficit disorder — but you could still have it.
30 things people don't realize you're doing because of your depression.
Do any of these speak to you?
This story was originally published on The Mighty.
Most people imagine depression equals "really sad," and unless you've experienced depression yourself, you might not know it goes so much deeper than that. Depression expresses itself in many different ways, some more obvious than others. While some people have a hard time getting out of bed, others might get to work just fine — it's different for everyone.
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This Target ad totally nails what it means to be an athlete. And yeah, it's a big deal.
A Hum by Verizon fan explains how it helps make his life a bit less stressful.
How pilots deal with stress can teach us all something about the importance of self-care.
Her life changed when she focused on self-care. Now she's helping others do the same.
Rage-inducing stories from people with pre-existing conditions Congress needs to hear.
A doctor cuts through the conflicting science on cholesterol.
'I don't have anything to hide': Passion Pit singer broadcasts live bipolar treatment.
This comic from The Oatmeal illustrates how we're missing the mark on happiness.
From your fat friend: What I hear when you say you're not 'that fat.'