Family & Self
Adolescence
Adoption
Divorce
Grief & Loss
Personality
Relationships
Safety & Violence
Sexuality
General
Smartgirl.com
A page full of discussion boards on a variety of topics. Aimed primarily at teenage girls, but of interest to everybody.
Adolescence
Adolescence: Change and Continuity
Adolescence is a time when our bodies, our families, our schools, and society demand that we change.This site provides an introduction to the developmental changes that shape the teenage years.
Puberty 101
Tired of those unhelpful growing and changing videos you have to watch in school? Puberty 101 has some good down to Earth answers to frequently asked questions without too much medical jargon or silly cartoons.
Teen Advice
This site has online counselors who answer questions about a variety of teen issues. Ask them a question that has been on your mind, or see what others are worried about. Topic headings include dating, get help, and day in the life of, and innocence lost.
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Adoption
AdoptioNetwork
A volunteer-operated information resource for the adoption community. The section for adoptees includes a directory of support groups across the country and a list of extensive resources.
National Council for Adoption
The NCFA provides general information on adoption as well as guidelines for approching both deciding to adopt and taking the first steps. Includes contact information to adoption agencies and attorneys.
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Divorce
Family Influences and Divorce
iConnect: Dealing with Divorce
Find out what other teens have been through and share your experiences. How many kids experience a divorce? How many kids live with their fathers after a divorce? Get answers to these questions and many more.
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Grief & Loss
A Time To Grieve
A Time To Grieve helps survivors cope with the loss of loved ones. Post your thoughts, read some helpful suggestions and share with others who understand.
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Personality
Shykids
This site talks about shyness, what it feels like, and how to feel more comfortable with who you are and who you are with. Includes books, a newsletter, lots of links and articles for young people.
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Relationships
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics is an extremely helpful site for those who have their home lives disrupted by alcoholism. They have many useful articles and links.
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Safety & Violence
MissingKids.com
This site hopes to alert kids and teens to safety issues, help stop domestic abuse and find missing children. Please check out their section called “Know The Rules: Public-Awareness Campaign for Teenage Girls.'
National Domestic Violence Hotline
The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers services to help those who are being abused. If you or someone you know needs help, this site can provide you with contacts, safety and sheltar info.
Safe Horizon
If you have an emergency, this site tells you how to get help or take legal action. Topics situations include what to do if you get mugged, need counselling, are being bullied or harassed at school, need a restraining order, etc.
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Sexuality
Surviving Anti-Gay Harassment
This site is designed to advise homosexual teens about what to do if they are harassed for their sexual orientation. Good advice for anybody who has to deal with a bully.
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