http://sassyscans.tumblr.com/ |
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My 10 year old gets "Be You" and likes it.
https://www.byoumagazine.com/ |
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Oh, I loved Jane. Jane makeunders were the best. All those spiral perms uncrunched.
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| J14 or Tiger Beat |
Yeah, if you read it, it's very simple. They're just using "player" to describe a guy who isn't nice to you. |
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Lucky -- all about fashion and makeup
Allure Does she like animals? Try Dogster -- formerly Dog Fancy |
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I think Teen Vogue is really good - it's not as focused on relationships and made-up girl drama as Seventeen is. They sometimes tackle controversial topics (still within the realm of teen preoccupations so nothing crazy) but it's usually done in a mature, non sensationalist way that's very appropriate for their target readership. Overall I feel it's more tasteful and less "in your face" than most other teen magazines.
Nylon might be a bit old for a 10-year-old but eventually this would be a good option as well - very tasteful and mostly focused on fashion and (good) music rather than teen lifestyle stuff. |
| Marie Claire? |
| What about Lucky? Isn't that just clothes and accessories and no articles? |
American Girl might actually be a great choice! It's not about the dolls but real life and crafts. My daughter had a subscription to it until she was 13 and loved getting it in the mail. She was definitely not less mature than girls her age. I just got an old issue that we had laying around. The topics in the magazine are: 9 creative bedroom projects - style your space Advice about secrets - to tell or not to tell Fun personality quizzes A poll on hair Dying Easter eggs An article about a family with quintuplets A fiction story about two girls who dream up having a cooking show - will it spoil their friendship The only thing about the dolls in it are an ad on the inside front and back covers. It's really a nice magazine for girls! I think it's perfect for a 5th-6th grader. YMMV |
I was that kid, too. And now my 12-year-old reads my Real Simple before I do! |