Tina Kells
Tina Kells is a freelance writer, and the former About.com Internet for Kids and Teen Music Guide. She has written articles for various online and offline publications covering a range of topics.
Education:
Tina has a degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies from the University of British Columbia.
Experience:
Tina has worked with youth in both a personal and professional capacity for over 10 years. As a special needs foster parent she has seen teens through some extremely challenging life situations. She has first hand experience helping teens deal with alcoholism, teen pregnancy and suicide.
She spent 4 years as a youth worker at a rape relief center and volunteered as a crisis line counselor while studying at the University of British Columbia.
As an entertainment writer Tina has done celebrity interviews and reviews. Her freelance work has covered a vast range of topics; chemicals in beauty products, suicide prevention, relationship violence, Internet safety and dating advice. She has been a frequent contributor to Teen Advice since 2003.
Latest Articles
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The Future of Tattooing
Tattoos, once the mark of prisoners, sailors, rockers and gang members, have become mainstream in recent decades. A look at the future of the tattoo industry.
Oct 27, 2008
- Tina Kells
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Puberty Basics
Here are some common changes the pubescent body experiences complete with proven solutions that will help you manage them.
Oct 27, 2008
- Tina Kells
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What Is Gardasil?
Gardasil is a shot that helps protect against the human papillomavirus (HPV) and related diseases such as cervical cancer. Learn more about this controversial vaccine.
Oct 27, 2008
- Tina Kells
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How to Combat Peer Pressure
Whether it is pressure to conform to a group norm or pressure to act a certain way, peer pressure is something we all have to face. Tips to help teens beat the pressure.
Oct 27, 2008
- Tina Kells
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How to Know if You're Really in Love
Is it love? Is it lust? Is it something in between? How do you know if your relationship is the real thing, or just a passionate pause in your love life?
Oct 26, 2008
- Tina Kells
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