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My parents have been fighting a lot. I’m usually asleep, but I wake up when I hear them. I’m afraid they’re going to get a divorce.

Dear Concerned Daughter,
There’s not much a girl can do when her parents fight. It helps to know that while their problems affect you, they are not caused by you. Their fighting is not your fault. And some fighting is natural. You and your siblings or friends may be better than endless shouting. Try not to become the confidante of either parent. If one trashes the other, say, “I know you need to vent, but I don’t want to hear about that.” Both parents will appreciate extra smiles or hugs from you now. Hang in there. Can you arrange a sleepover or getaway?

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I think im failing some of my classes. I have been getting bad grades and idk y. I think its because i think too much about boys. I try not to think about them but its so hard. My report card is coming in next week and ik my grades are bad. I always never try my hardest and i get stressed easily. Please help! I am in one of the highest classes in my school and i dont wanna be in a lower track. I am in sixth grade. PLEASE HELP!

Hey girlie. Try to concentrate during classes. You can think about boys any other time. Also, try talking to your teachers about tutoring. They might be able to help you outside of class. Good luck.

Marly Z.

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by snowwysnoopy on 3/23/2011 6:37:38 PM

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Recently I sent in a Dear Carol message on the website, when will I get a response, and will I even get I response? The message was really important. Thanks!

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We receive a lot of questions for Carol so, unfortunately, we can't post them all. But we do our best to choose questions that will help the most girls possible. Sorry I can't be more specific babe - just keep checking back and, if you don't get your answer quick enough, try asking the mods for help <3

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by bee309 on 3/21/2011 9:03:46 PM

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I have 2 questions:
1. I am really sad beause my grandma is going to die. I am not hungry! I have not had ANYTHING to eat all day and im still not hungry. Is this normal?
2. Why is it taking longer than usual for the MODS to answer questions the past 3 days?
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Hey girlie, It's normal to grieve and mourn your grandmother's death. But you should still try and eat

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by loveforever21 on 3/12/2011 12:20:10 PM

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my parents announced last night that they're going to separate. My dad is moving in a couple weeks to a little house about ten minutes from where we live now. The weird thing is that i'm totally fine with all of this. I've heard them talking about this for a while. I cried when they first told me and my sisters, but i'm fine now. My parents and sisters keep treating me like i might burst into tears at any given moment, but i don't want sympathy. I am the youngest which could be why, but i hate being treated like i'm broken. is it weird for me to be okay with all of this when the news hit everybody else so hard?

hey! not at all. one of my best friends had the same reaction when her parents separated. You just have to gently let people know that you've had a while to get used to it and you're ok now. They should respect that and believe you.

Helen S.

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by rainydays720 on 3/11/2011 4:01:10 PM