Overeating is a problem for many people over the holiday season. Here are some tips to avoid gaining a couple of kilos this Christmas.​

Melanoma is the most common type of cancer in 12-24 year old Australians (Cancer Council). The MyUV website can tell you the UV level where you are and recommend the times you should take precautions. Your skin also ages prematurely when exposed to the sun unprotected.
Slip on protective clothing like a rashie or shirt
Slop on some sunscreen UV30+ or higher
Slap on a hat - preferably a wide brimmed one
Seek some shade
Slide on some sunnies.

Alcohol and drugs can have serious side effects such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, and death from overdose. They can also make you look ugly:

• tooth decay
  
• facial sores
  
• accelerated aging of the skin
• bloodshot eyes
• red rash all over the body
• cellulite

The good news is, you can have a good time without drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

Teen Compass has a Wellness Assessment survey that you can work through and see what areas of your life might need a bit of work. It covers relationships, emotions, spirituality, rest and play, resilience, care for body, organisation and school and work. You can find it here.

The Clue period tracker allows you to enter details about your cycle so that you can easily see when your next period is due. It is free on Android and IOS. Unlike many of the other period tracker apps it is not bright pink, nor does it look like a kindergarten game. Clue also has a website with many articles and videos, some of them specifically for pre-teens and teens. I particularly enjoyed Erica Avey's article, Advice to my 13 Year Old Self.