I’m going into high school next year, and my four closest friends are going to a different school.I’ve mentioned this problem to two of them, and they say, “We’ll be fine. It’s not like we won’t see each other anymore. We'll still be friends, it just won't be the same."My one closest Read More
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU WANT TO WEAR MAKEUP
I want to start wearing makeup, but I don't know how to ask my parents. I'm 11, almost 12, and going into 6th grade. I don't want to wear a lot, and not all the time, either.I have no clue how to ask, and I don't even know if they think I like that stuff. I’m kind of a tomboy, but I still Read More
WHEN YOUR LITTLE SIBLING WON’T STOP ASKING YOU TO PLAY
My annoying little sister won't stop asking me to play with her. I'm way too old for dolls, pretend, and making gross foods. I need my space! Help!!Anonymous and Annoyed Hi there, Anonymous and Annoyed! As someone who ALSO has a little sister, I feel your pain! If I had a dime for every Read More
WHEN YOUR FRIEND IS MEAN AROUND HER CRUSH OR BOYFRIEND
I have a major problem! My friend is the nicest, funniest girl ever…except around her boyfriend. She always makes fun of me around him and calls my crush ugly.Then she gets mad when I don't want to hang out with her and her boyfriend. She's been like this around every boyfriend she’s ever Read More
WHEN YOU DON’T THINK YOU’RE PRETTY
I NEVER smile at myself in the mirror and think I'm pretty. I'm pretty plump and my teeth are gross, but I can't do anything about it. Help!Jennah Hi Jennah! Even though I don't know you, I have a feeling you're beautiful on the inside, and probably on the outside as well! And you know Read More
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CRUSH IS A BULLY
My friend is always bullying a certain helpless classmate, but I can't work up the courage to tell him to stop, mostly because he's my crush. Could you please help me?Tara Hi Tara! This sounds like a super stressful situation. It’s tough enough to tell a friend when s/he is being Read More
