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U.S. DHHS Office on Women's Health website for girls ages 10 - 16. We have resources for parents and teachers too!
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@Astro_Ellen
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#WomenVets
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#VeteransDay
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#StopSmoking
#GreatAmericanSmokeOut
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@naturalhigh
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#vegetarians
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#selflove
#confidence
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http://t.co/JWVpFCtkNl
#fact
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#MalalaYousafzai
for being the youngest
#nobelpeaceprize
winner!
#girlhero
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#MalalaYousafzai
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#NobelPeacePrize
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: Even if you think
#bullying
isn't an issue, ask your daughter about it ———>
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.
@monnie22
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#WNBA
& she wants to help you feel more confident about your talents!
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#sexualbullying
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#UnSlut
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A:
#Vegetarian
eating CAN be
#healthyeating
if you make sure to get the nutrients you need.
Thinking about going veg? Here’s what you should know: .
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#bullying
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True friends:
🙌 Encourage and support you
🤗 Accept you for who you are
✋ Don't pressure you to do things that make you feel uncomfortable
Find more
#friendshipgoals
here: .
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RESOLUTION 1:
I WILL stand up against
#bullying
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http://t.co/FSltdlsmyJ
#NewYearNewMe
http://t.co/YN2n9O7CsQ
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Regular exercise, including recess, can help you feel less stressed, improve self-esteem, and be ready to learn in school.
#khchat
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http://t.co/B9DKQcVdhT
http://t.co/vK9bG0UMHy
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#activegirl
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#TeenDVMonth
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#banbossy
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#drugfree
.
http://t.co/kqAqphFuXj
http://t.co/LB8x7KHw2V
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Saying “no” 🙅♀️ to your friends can be hard, but it’s always the right answer when you’re offered
#alcohol
. Here are some ways to say “no” to alcohol: .
#AlcoholAwarenessMonth
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RT! More than half of young people with
#HIV
don’t know they have it. The ONLY way to know is to get tested.
http://t.co/vWnjaidNwu
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#Health4theHolidays
#HolidayHealth
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.
@monnie22
plays for the
#WNBA
& she wants to help you feel more confident about your talents!
http://t.co/P56BS9F3ny
http://t.co/giDybohgTn
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Girl tip! Be direct. Talk TO your
#friends
, not about them.
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#banbossy
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Do you have a
#daughter
? Encourage her to eat healthier w/ these bite-size pieces of nutrition info —>
http://t.co/aoXixuRRmG
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Your most important summer accessory? H2O of course! 💦🥤 😎 Here’s how to
#stayhydrated
when the weather heats up: .
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Dr. Virginia Apgar —> 1st woman to become full professor @ Columbia Med school.
#IncredibleWomen
#WomensHistoryMonth
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Playing sports is a great way to move your body and make new friends! What sports do you play?
#NWHW
#MoveInMay
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Share this pledge and stand up against bullying!
http://t.co/GM14vSgQrD
http://t.co/qFPYSsEkES
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If you aren’t feeling it this year, that’s ok. It is also ok to get help if you need it.
#Health4theHolidays
#lovingme
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The flu is one nasty bug. Want to avoid it? Try these steps to stay safe during flu season.
http://t.co/F18jJksIbP
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