Girls' Life articles from December 2000

Girls' Life archives from December 2000

KARENS PAGE.(early puberty affects many American girls)
December 1, 2000... The cover story of a recent issue of Time magazine contained news that many people find shocking-girls as young as 7 are now getting their periods. And breasts. And body hair. While this story was, evidently, a complete revelation to TV and...

Find Your Perfect Pen Pal!
December 1, 2000... Ever wish you had faraway friends? Girls who could let you know what's up in Wisconsin? A friend who knows the trends in Tuscaloosa? Or maybe just someone you can tell your innermost secrets without the chance of your entire school finding out?...

You are what you wear.(iSwag.com study matches teenage behavior to their t-shirt logos)
December 1, 2000... You could be making more than just a fashion statement when you pull that concert T-shirt over your head. Would you believe 81 percent of teens who wear Eminem-logoed clothing say they obey their curfews, while only 34 percent of teens who wear...

Credit queen.(pre-paid cash cards teach girls to manage credit)
December 1, 2000... You've heard of doing extra credit to bring up your history grade. But, at 13, you can establish good financial credit with pre-paid cash cards. The average credit card balance of an undergard college student is $1,843. That's way high! It's...

C'mon over baby!
December 1, 2000... She sings, she dances, she annoys Eminem! Wish you could be Christina Aguilera? You can! Girls' Life, Power Plant Live! and Port Discovery: The Kid Powered Museum want you to imagine being the divine Miss A for a day. Would you record a hit...

The little heavyweight.(eight-year-old powerlifter Varya Akulova)
December 1, 2000... Varya Akulova might be a world record holder today--if only she were old enough to compete. She's only 8, weighs 55 pounds and, at 4-feet-1, could be the strongest little girl in the world. Too bad this Ukrainian can't officially compete in...

From Hollywood To Hollygrove.(former film executive Sarah Black takes job at Hollygrove home for mistreated children)
December 1, 2000... Movie sets, big stars, exotic locations. What a life! Would you ever give up all that glamour to help abused and neglected kids? Sarah Black did. Sarah is a coordinator at Hollygrove, a special home in Los Angeles for kids who have been...

Inventors on ice.(Margaret Winter wins Invention Challenge with Sports Signaling System for hearing-impaired hockey players)
December 1, 2000... One small step for an 11-year-old, one large step for girl-kind. Margaret Winter didn't land on the moon, but she is one of the youngest girls to win an Invention Challenge, sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association and Duracell....

Sister, Sister.(girl saves live of diabetic twin sister)
December 1, 2000... At first glance, fraternal twins Jackie and Mollie Singer of Las Vegas appear to be like any other six-grade girls. Then you learn that Mollie has diabetes and that Jackie has saved her life on three separate occassions by calling 911 and...

The talk.(study indicates communication with parents helps teenagers develop heathy attitudes toward sex)
December 1, 2000... Does the mere mention of sexed make your face turn redder than a cardinal? Could be your parents are partly to blame for your skittish reaction to mature topics. Recently, a psychologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Art from the heart.(art created by refugee children, United Nations, New York, New York)
December 1, 2000... PICTURE THIS. You country is at war and you must flee your home to go live in a refugee camp for safety. Hard to imagine hub? But for some kids that's more than just an image-it's a brutal reality Far From Homeland exhibiting soon at the...

Final answer?(Review)
December 1, 2000... Quick! Who invented Rollerblades? We're betting you don't know the capital of Yemen is Sanaa. Or that the longest bridge in the world spans 6,570 feet and is in Japan. No, these aren't last week's $8,000 stumpers from Who Wants to be a...

Bird-brained.(11-year-old girl for carrying Tweety Bird key chain)
December 1, 2000... America's Most Wanted may be on the lookout for a dangerous villain. He has big blue eyes, a yellow beak and chants, "I tawt I taw a puddy tat." Yes, Tweety Bird. Sylvester isn't the only one trying to wipe out Tweety. A school district in...

HELP!(questions and answers about girls' relationships with family and friends)
December 1, 2000... Dear Carol, I am mean to my morn a lot. I don't try to be. The words just come out. My parents have been divorced since I was 2, so I'm used to it. I'm 12 now. Do you think the divorce triggered it? --Mean (But Not Trying To Be) ...

'Tis the season!(gift ideas for friends)
December 1, 2000... Amex and VISA, be gone! You don't have to be in the red to give big this season. Why Alexa and Kate? Could it be their great taste in magazines? Actually, these two girls are so alike they're practically sisters. Alexa and Kate's birthdays...

I love the new trendy shirts with matching scarves all the celebs are wearing. Except I don't exactly have a swan-like neck. How can I make that look work for me?
December 1, 2000... Tie-neck tops are all the rage but, like any fashion trend, it's how you wear it that counts. To create the illusion of a longer neckline, look for a fitted tie-neck top in a sturdy fabric with a V-neck. Casually loop the scarf over to one...

Rock on!/Button up!(how to deocrate a shirt with acrylic jewels and a purse with buttons)
December 1, 2000... THIS CUTE TEE is so easy to make! You need: a sweatshirt or tee * fabric glue (we like Beacon's Fabri-tac) * an assortment of acrylic jewels in different colors and sizes (available at craft stores). Pre-wash shirt, and place on a flat surface....

I need to find one great all-purpose coat for under $100 that won't go out of style tomorrow. Impossible?
December 1, 2000... Mission possible! Seek out an updated classic like a pea coat that can be tossed over anything from jeans to a dress. This red one is just $70 (Steve Madden Outerwear). Or try a softer color in a lightweight fabric, like this sky blue cozy...

My hands feel like sandpaper in the winter, and hand cream doesn't help.
December 1, 2000... Believe it or not, hands can get so dry that dead skin cells actually build up and keep moisturizer from penetrating and working its magic. Get those mitts on the road to recovery in two easy steps. First, get rid of dead skin by exfoliating in...

Skinny Dipping.(new essential-oil bath and skin products from Get Fresh)
December 1, 2000... We'd like to take a moment and get fresh with you. How would you like to go Skinny Dipping? Just run your tub, and dive right into this inspired blend of apricot and chamomile. We're just wild about the new essential-oil bath and skin products...

Love it!(cosmetics from Pupa)
December 1, 2000... We could bearly contain ourselves when we saw this cutesy pooh from Pupa, the cool Italian cosmetics company. Vispetto is filled with one of four shades of ultra-shine gloss. And he has adorable friends! Pupelles the all-over-color bumble bee,...

Major head case.(questions and answers about headaches and other health problems)
December 1, 2000... Are headaches putting a vice grip on your life? Your skull feels like it's too tight around your brain? Could be more than a minor pain--might be a migraine. I always get really bad headaches. How can I tell if they're migraines? ...

Cracking the code.(deciphering behavior of teenage boys)
December 1, 2000... That funny little thing called love... Bill: Love is a strange thing to guys, but they know "I love you" is a big deal to a girl. Dave: Sometimes saying, "I love you," is the only thing a guy can think to say when you tell him you love...

New kids on the block.(poster bands)
December 1, 2000... Poster bands are popping up all over the place. Pretty boys and girlie noise. Plaster your bedroom wall with hits and misses. Take 5, Against All Odds Yeah, yeah. They sing. They dance. But do they play any instruments? They do! But...

Entertainment center.(Review)
December 1, 2000... Bust boredom by taking in a good movie, video or DVD. Hot popcorn, anyone? THE EMPEROR'S NEW GROOVE Disney's newest animated feature is a classic story about a spoiled-rotten emperor-turned-...llama? Huh? It seems that before being...

Wrap it up!(Review)
December 1, 2000... The best way to avoid holiday mall crowds? Cover everyone on your gift list with these reads. Instant Gratification: Jewelry by Annie Guthrie Chronicle, $15.95 Craft enthusiasts, get psyched for these super-cool jewelry ideas...

Hit the cyberspa.(Web sites on beauty routines and physical fitness)(Directory)
December 1, 2000... You're up for more than a makeover--you want a major overhaul for your mind, body and closet, lime to get clickin'... SHAPE UP, SISTER BODYWISE www.health.org/gpower/girlarea/Bodywise Lookin' to live a way healthier lifestyle?...

Under Michelle's spell.(TV actress Michelle Trachtenberg)(Interview)
December 1, 2000... There's a strong now force in Sunnydale. Buffy has a sister, and she's slayed (opps, sory)...played by 15-year-old Michelle Trachtenberg, Michelle has come a logn way since her Harriet the Spy Inspector Gadget days. Wow, a lot has changed...

GENERATION EXTREME.(teen dance clubs)
December 1, 2000... Used to be the only place you could shake your groove thing was at a school dance. But dance clubs have sprung up across the country like bad Britney clones. The kind of night life that used to be reserved for adults is now idea -- give kids a...

Make a diff!(advice of how to help improve a neighborhood problem)
December 1, 2000... No, one person can't save the universe--not even if you're Supergirl. But you can fix a problem in your neighborhood, help people in need or just make some noise about an issue that's important to you. We show you how... * Do you think...

Oops, I got by it again!(questions and answers about menstruation)
December 1, 2000... Whether you've been menstruating for months or you're still anticipating the arrival of Aunt Flo, we've got the answers to your most perturbing period questions.... Time for a period pop quiz: Is ovulation a) a chocolate-flavored...

KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR'S.(New Year resolutions quiz)
December 1, 2000... RESOLUTION! HAPPY 2001! TIME TO MAKE THOSE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS. BYE-BYE, BAD HABITS. HELLO, HEALTHY NEW ONES! HOWS YOUR STICK-TO-IT STATUS? TAKE OUR QUIZ AND FIND OUT IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT OR BREAK IT. THEN, READ OUR...

Miss Perfect-NOT!(dealing with pressure to be perfect)
December 1, 2000... WHEN TRYING HARD BECOMES TRYING TOO HARD By now, you're probably down with the typical trials of teendom-those turbo-charged emotions, a constantly morphing hod, fickle friends and, of course, the occasional mongo zit. A few short...

NIGHT BRIGHT.(hairstyle and hair accessory tips)
December 1, 2000... No matter what, look you're going for, we've got it! GOLDEN GIRL Hate having hair in your eyes on big nights out? Want a face-framing style that's wow and you can move in? Then do the twist! Gold is the color of the season. We love...

A Sugar 'n' Spice Soiree.(holiday cookie party tips)
December 1, 2000... Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and what could be more delightful than a holiday cookie party! Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.... Enough already! When the blustering wind and swirling snow make sledding and building snowmen...

Creation station.(holiday craft ideas)
December 1, 2000... Crafts are cool, no mailer what holiday you celebrate.... Whether your family follows the Kwanzaa rituals to a tee, lights candles like clockwork or hauls a full-grown evergreen tree into the living room (who ever came up with that one?),...

In praise of pesky girls.
December 1, 2000... Instead of a New Year's resolution, why not have a New Year's revolution? Are you curious and creative? Spunky, yet sugary sweet? Mysterious but down-to-earth? Outspoken but never rude? Do you love taking inspiration from the past while...

All washed up.(teenage girls relate embarrassing experiences)
December 1, 2000... She was feeling a little faint over froggy. We were dissecting frogs in science It was totally gross, and I felt queasy and fainted! A classmate poured water all over me. I woke up, and everyone was saying, "She's dead! She's dead!" I...

Pick Your Perfect New Winter Moisturizer.
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