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Are there still mags for pre-teens or is it all TikTok now?

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pinkmamalama · 27/05/2025 22:24

Feeling a bit nostalgic today while my 11-year-old is on the sofa watching yet another YouTube video about skincare routines and how to be "that girl"

Does anyone else remember when we had magazines to help us through those awkward pre-teen and teen years? I grew up on Mizz, Sugar, Bliss and the odd Just Seventeen if I could get it past my mum. They were full of cringey agony aunt letters, mad beauty tips, first period advice and those ridiculous quizzes like "What kind of friend are you?" or "Is he into you?"

It was all a bit daft, but honestly, it really helped. It felt like someone understood what we were going through, and it didn’t feel so overwhelming. No filters or perfect influencers, just dodgy pop star posters and glitter eyeshadow.

I do wonder what today’s version of that is. Everything seems so polished and grown-up now. I just wanted to know if boys really thought about spots, not how to contour my face like a Kardashian.

Do magazines like that even exist anymore? Or are our girls just figuring it all out online? Thoughts?

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ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 28/05/2025 08:39

I’d be interested to know as well, was only thinking about this the other day. My DD is 14 and would love something like the clothes show magazine, but I can’t really see anything appropriate.

notnowmrshudson · 28/05/2025 11:37

literally get her we are luna. got it for dd 14 and it's one of those platforms that take me back to magazine days. I'd say it's even better as it's backed by medical experts and they can interact anonymously by asking the experts questions (not among peers tho), they can learn about and track periods too. So much content actually that I would have LOVED to devour when i was dd's age 😩

Sparticle · 28/05/2025 11:39

My DD 12 likes girl talk. It’s probably getting a bit young for her but she’s happy with it at the moment.

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pinkmamalama · 28/05/2025 21:33

Sparticle · 28/05/2025 11:39

My DD 12 likes girl talk. It’s probably getting a bit young for her but she’s happy with it at the moment.

I didn't even know they still sold this! WOW what a throwback

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pinkmamalama · 28/05/2025 21:33

notnowmrshudson · 28/05/2025 11:37

literally get her we are luna. got it for dd 14 and it's one of those platforms that take me back to magazine days. I'd say it's even better as it's backed by medical experts and they can interact anonymously by asking the experts questions (not among peers tho), they can learn about and track periods too. So much content actually that I would have LOVED to devour when i was dd's age 😩

Have searched the app store and there are a lot of LUNA's, please can you share which one?

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pinkmamalama · 28/05/2025 21:34

ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 28/05/2025 08:39

I’d be interested to know as well, was only thinking about this the other day. My DD is 14 and would love something like the clothes show magazine, but I can’t really see anything appropriate.

I'm looking into some apps and platforms and will share! I think it would be helpful resource!

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AliBaliBee1234 · 28/05/2025 22:19

I'd love to see things like magazines become popular with the younger ones again. Reading fun stuff without a flood of comments of negativity or trolling !

I did see a bunch of girls in morrisons buying vogue and some fashion mags, dvd's and popcorn for a little night in they were having and it make me smile.

notnowmrshudson · 30/05/2025 11:29

pinkmamalama · 28/05/2025 21:33

Have searched the app store and there are a lot of LUNA's, please can you share which one?

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They have a link on their website here! https://weareluna.app/ x

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