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By GalTime Teen Parenting Expert, Barbara Greenberg, PhD

What would you do if you found out your 14-year-old was having sex? My Teen's Relationship Mess

Dear Dr. G.,

I am so upset. I just can't stop crying. I have a 14-year-old son and I don't know how he got into this mess that is upsetting everyone. My son started to like this 14-year-old girl from his school. She seemed nice enough. I allowed my son to go over to her house and for the girl to come to my house. Well, letting him go to her house was a stupid decision. The girl's mother, who is recently divorced, talks openly about her dating and sex life, and took an extreme liking to my son. I think in some way she encouraged her daughter to get as involved as possible with my son and yes, I think they had sex. My son won't answer the question directly but he doesn't deny it either.

Well, fast forward a month into this relationship and these two kids are talking about how they can't imagine living without each other. Then the problems get worse. My son tells my husband that he wants

By GalTime's Recipe Superstar, Camilla Saulsbury

Spinach Florentine Meatballs With its unapologetic green color and earthy flavor, spinach is not a vegetable about which most people are indifferent.

Particularly in the frozen spinach category, too many fall into the "you've got to be kidding" category, most likely based on memories of grade school lunches past where the innocent green was boiled to brownish-grey oblivion (I think I can still recall the smell).

It's because of this that I relish the challenge of winning over a larger subset of the population to this healthy, convenient, and, yes, potentially scrumptious, vegetable.

If a single recipe can aid in the conversion, it is my Florentine meatballs (the Florentine referring to the spinach and cheese mixed in with the meat). They are tender, delicious, and easy to make-all of my favorite dinner criteria. They work especially well for me and my husband because I can make them in advance, store them in the refriegerator or freezer, and reheat

By StyleWithinReach's Caitlin Moran for GalTime.com

White Cable Elbow Patch Sweater, $49, Miss SelfridgeCable knit sweaters are a classic wardrobe component and chances are you probably have a few stashed somewhere in your closet. You may think of this staple as dull or bland, but it turns out there are several different fashionable ways to style a cable knit sweater.

Have fun shopping your closet to create 3 new outfits with this beautiful basic. Here's how:

LOOK 1 : Cable knit sweaters are definitely made to be worn with more than just denim! Pair the conservative sweater with a flirty skirt. Try faux leather, pleats or a fun print. Try a longer hemline for the office and a shorter version for date night.

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Pleated Black Skirt, $44, Miss Selfridge; Aster Booties, $79.99, Sole Society; Deco Necklace, $38, Bauble Bar.

LOOK 2: Layer a printed button up shirt under your sweater for a pop of color. Dress up your jeans with a pair of heels for an edgier preppy look.

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Plaid Shirt,

By GalTime.com Editor Lori Garcia

Give from your heart without spending a dime..The importance of giving

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we turn our collective focus on gratitude and the importance of giving back.

Mother Teresa once said, "If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one." This simple truth serves as an important reminder that even a small act of kindness can make a big difference in the life of someone in need.

You don't need to have a lot of time or financial resources to make a positive difference. Let's take a look at 6 ways to give from your heart without spending a dime.

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1. Volunteer: Giving of yourself is the most generous gift of all. Whether you choose to volunteer your efforts at a hospital, library, local school, church, or shelter, the gift of your energy is invaluable. The time you spend in service of causes you believe in will feed your soul and inspire you to do more.

2. Donate: We're all holding on to a lot

Shrink WrapBy Dr.Jane Greer for GalTime.com

Tina Gill/PR PhotosDid Eva Longoria's recent break up with Mark Sanchez have anything to do with the memories of Tony Parker's infidelity?

There didn't seem to be any indication that they were having trouble, but sometimes there is nothing to see because it is what's going on below the surface that can cause the problem. For many, it's hard to start over, especially if you've been betrayed in a previous relationship. All of the anger, suspicion, and fear come through and can affect your current romantic situation.

You don't have to be a celebrity to ask the question: is your past interfering with your present?

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Sometimes all it takes is one betrayal in your love life to leave you so devastated and reeling that it becomes a challenge to trust future partners. If you have experienced deception, it is not unusual for your reaction to that to be unwittingly repeated with new people even if they have done

By Nikki Glor for GalTime.com

The Ultimate Election Workout the bipartisan way to burn calories

The presidential election is just a few days away, and we are only going to get more sick of the candidates' ads. Why not turn off the TV and take your frustration out at the gym? Gyms on the east coast have created a new "Fit for Office" group fitness class that's a presidential challenge! I sampled the 55-minute election-themed circuit class that whips gym-goers into shape across all party lines.

We warmed up in "The Primary," then we hit muscle and cardio circuits with equipment like kettle bells for "Swing States," the BOSU for "Balance the Budget," battle ropes in "Battle Ground States," and high steps for "Get on your Soapbox," on 10 stops of the "Campaign Trail."

Next you "Find a Running Mate" and grab a partner to "band together" with tubing moves, perform partner push-up claps and "Pass the Buck" with a medicine ball. The instructor whistled to move us onto each one-minute circuit stop, and

By Kerri Winick, GalTime.com Beauty Editor

Image courtesy of Movember.comWe women. We like to talk. A LOT.

There's not much that's off limits: fashion, beauty, relationships, sex, and yes, even health issues.

Men. Not so much.

That's why it's our womanly duty to help spread the word about MOVEMBER. If you're wondering what the funky word stands for, its simply the combo of Moustache + November.

The idea is that during the 30 days of Movember, "Mo Bros" commit to wearing some lip hair to raise awareness of men's health issues, specifically prostate and testicular cancer. (Men, think of the stache as your "ribbon," much like the pink ribbon we sport during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month.)

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Image courtesy of Movember.com

While we gals may not be up for growing a moustache (that's why wax was invented, my friends) there are plenty of other ways that women (AKA Mo Sistas) can get involved:

• Be Supportive! Encourage your (insert man/men in your life

By Katie Meyers of MeyersStyles for GalTime.com
Happy Thanksgiving!
With Thanksgiving around the corner, it's time to start thinking about everything from food, to table settings, to home décor.

Start preparing in advance by following these simple steps to create an affordable, yet elegant holiday gathering.

1. Dress up your basics. No need to splurge on expensive new china for Thanksgiving! Your every day white dishes provide simple sophistication when paired with polished silverware. Simply top the plates with a crisp linen napkin and a miniature pumpkin. Proof that less really can be more!

2. Mix things up! Fortunately, the days of having to use perfectly matched china and décor are long gone. If you don't have white dishes, get creative with the mismatched plates you already own. Create an exciting table by pairing contrasting colors and materials such as wood with metal or vintage with modern. To take this eclectic look up a notch, pick up inexpensive plates at a local