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Fran Kritz, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
Suicide remained the fifth-leading cause of death for preteen boys.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
Katie Mannion, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
For those who opt for such care and have the support of their guardians and physicians, that typically involves puberty blockers for preteens and hormone replacement therapy for older teens.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
Reasons for that include cost, supply constraints and a lack of infrastructure for vaccinating preteen and teenage girls, says a spokesperson for Gavi, a nonprofit group that helps fund the cost of vaccines in poorer countries.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 12 Sep. 2024
Suicide remained the fifth-leading cause of death for preteen boys.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2024
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While Eliza has appeared on magazine covers with her mom and sisters, the preteen seems more interested in entrepreneurial pursuits than a career in the entertainment industry.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024
For those who opt for such care and have the support of their guardians and physicians, that typically involves puberty blockers for preteens and hormone replacement therapy for older teens.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC News, 9 Sep. 2024
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The book explores a walled city the narrator and his teenage sweetheart imagined.Theara Coleman, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ana, a Salvadoran university teacher and her teenage daughter’s asylum is denied in Brussels.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at Windsor Castle on Oct. 2 to meet a young photographer navigating cancer after the teen captured an investiture ceremony helmed by Prince William.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The series focuses on the local teens searching for love and treasure.Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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In it, five misfits battle to dismantle a conspiracy of teenagers aiming to halt climate change by exterminating adults.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit alleges TikTok’s algorithm exposed the seven teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm and eating disorders, lawyer Laure Boutron-Marmion told broadcaster franceinfo.Reuters, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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And if there was damage on younger roofs, insurers were willing to accept a repair instead of a full replacement, Metcalf said.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Ernst, who lives in Middleton, Wis., is the author of 20 historical novels and mysteries for young readers from American Girl, 11 books in the Chloe Ellefson Historic Sites mysteries, and nonfiction history and poetry.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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That's where our hilarious jokes for teens and tweens come in!Fiona Tapp, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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With everyone on your list in mind, this curation of the best little gift ideas includes items that everyone will enjoy, from your stylish partner and jet-setting best friend to the picky teens and tweens.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
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He is accused of using that position to gain the trust of vulnerable Indigenous women and girls, lead a cult and take underage wives.CBS News, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Case Chasing Horse allegedly exploited his role to gain the trust of vulnerable Indigenous women and girls, form a cult, and take underage wives, according to authorities.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The kids were asked to bring items that had to do with Ireland.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Roblox is adding some new restrictions to its game platform for minors under 13. Roblox will not let kids under the age of 13 play, search for, or discover unrated experiences as of Dec. 3.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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In a more recent study, researchers gathered data from nearly 7,000 adolescent school children in Ontario, Canada.Carina Woudenberg, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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Seven French families have filed a lawsuit against social media giant TikTok, accusing the platform of exposing their adolescent children to harmful content that led to two of them taking their own lives at 15, their lawyer said Monday.Reuters, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Preteen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preteen. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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