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I’m going into eighth grade and freaking out because I’m horrible in school. I want to be smart and try my best, but I always get bad grades. Do you have any tips on how to stay focused?

 

Dear School Stuck,

You can make the new school year your best yet. Sit toward the front, speak up in class, stay on top of assignments and strive to excel in at least one subject (English? Science? Art?). It sounds like you need a new strategy this year. Maybe your parents can hire a college kid as a “homework helper”? Do you need an adult math or language tutor? Or extra time with a teacher? Might you have a learning issue like ADD? Can you study in a library or set up a work space at home with a bright light and inviting desk? Invest in pens, highlighters and supplies, and kick off the new school year with a winning attitude. Instead of dreading the first day, plan ahead and make this your turnaround year.

 
 


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Another one little question.
About the diary. I didn't mean to read her diary. She doesn't know. I was over her house, and she sent me upstairs to get her music notebook. She writes lyrics like me and her notebook was small. Believe me the both notebooks were together and I didn't know which was which. Do I read one first which turned out to be her diary. Should I tell her sorry for that? Or should I just keep it to myself?

 

Hey girlie, Just keep it to yourself.  I'm sure she wants to keep that stuff secret, so don't embarrass her and make her feel more uncomfortable by letting her know that you know. xoxo 


Kate G.

by Rainbows_rawr on 8/28/2012 1:44:58 PM

 
 



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Okay there are 3 people here this is a bit personal. I will label each person A B C. A and B are married. A is C's older brother. A and B always fight. C knows that in the past A has even hit B. A swears he doesn't hit B anymore. But A and B recently got in a fight. B was crying and C was so scared. C kept telling A not to hit B or yell at B. A kept trying to clam C down. Every time A and B get in a fight C always get scared. C is very emotional. What should C do? (I know you might think it's me but it's not it's my friend. My friend doesn't know I know. But I accidently read her diary.)

 

Hey girl! First of all, you "accidentally" read you friends diary?  There might be a reason she wants to keep these things personal.  And C needs to make sure she doesn't get in the middle of the fight.  I know it's hard, but she doesn't want to get in the middle of a fight where she might get hurt, so tell C to talk to a family member she trusts about the sitch. xoxo 


Kate G.

by Rainbows_rawr on 8/28/2012 1:10:48 PM

 
 



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hey... This is REALLY embarrassing! I talk to my mom about EVERYTHING except for this because its just so personal! 

 

Hey girl! Unfortunately, whether it's right for you depends on how you feel about doing something against your religion.  What you're doing is safe and natural, but if you feel bad about it after, find other ways to feel good (like Yoga)! xoxo 

 

 


Kate G.

by Indibrown10 on 8/28/2012 12:08:46 AM

 
 

It's not always fun being the nerd either...

by genieinabottle on 8/25/2012 4:19:44 PM

 
 

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I have two questions:
1. I'm going into seventh grade, and taking AP (advanced placement) math as a regular class (I will be doing 8th grade math-- pre algebra), and Spanish, so I need some tips on how to study and remember things easiy (I have ADHD, so things that can attract my attention quite easily too)
2. I won one of the daily giveaways this week, and was wondering how often I could win, because I want to enter for next months grand prize.

Hey girl,

As for the prizes, you can win once every six weeks! As for study skills, try talking to each of your new teachers after class and asking for tips on how to learn the material. They will love your initiative and will probably have tons of great and helpful tips!

Meghan D.

by happyone123 on 8/24/2012 10:06:17 PM

 
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