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You love your fam, we know you do. But when your sibs are hogging the tube and your little cousins are hopped up on sugar and Gram keeps forgetting she’s already asked you a bajillion times about your nonexistent boyfriend, well, let’s just say you’re long overdo for a little you-time. Here’s how to grab it.

Excuse #1

Getting ahead on “homework.” Whether or not your teachers assigned reading and math worksheets over winter break, you could def use some time for pleasure reading. And hey? Your ‘rents are never gonna know if you’re sitting at your desk plugging away for your GPA or just getting in some R&R. Take a break from the crazy fam to crack open a library book or find some time to journal.

Excuse #2

A friend’s in trouble. Your BFF is in the middle of a major crisis and absolutely needs your help. Excuse yourself from the family gathering for a few minutes to just give her a call and catch up.

Excuse #3

Offer to walk the dog. A long walk through the neighborhood is bound to calm your nerves- and his-after being buckled down inside. And who’s gonna know if you stop by your friend’s house just to chat for a bit?

Excuse #4

“I’m not feeling well.” Even if you’re not a victim of the flu, ya could prob use a quick catnap. Find a way out of the crowd to curl up in bed for an hour. You’ve needed to catch some zzz’s, and the fam will understand.

Excuse #5

Group project. Even though the presentation isn’t for another month, you’ve been dying to chill with your friends and maybe brainstorm ideas. Either way, a change of environment and a BFF session is the perfect solution to avoiding family drama.

BY CAROLINE CASSARD ON 12/24/2012 2:37:00 PM

POSTED IN happy holidays, sticky sibling sitches, problems with my parents, 411 on family feuds

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my mom found out that i had a twitter and made me delete it. And now she's all mad and wont let me do a lot. She put a block on the computer and i can only get on when they let me and she also took my iPod. She's all over what i do now she checks all my messages and she says she's very disappointed of me for having one even though my profile was private. What are some ways if any to prove to her that i am trustworthy and for me to get my stuff back? sorry this is so long ill post theses but they never go through :/

Hey niccer13, show her through your actions. Make sure she knows you're always telling the truth. Also remind her your profile was private so no one without your permission could access your page. Just give her some time. She should come around eventually. Hope this helps! Xoxo

Lynae P.

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by niccer13 on 3/26/2013 5:17:40 PM

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I am homeschooled, so I dont have that many friends. Maybe 3 at the most. Anyway, a friend texted me if I wanted to go with her to the mall and i was so excited, and felt special that she would invite me!! I had to say no since we had other stuff going on butnwhen i told my parents amd I said, "maybe we can another time" they said that is NOT something we do!! I could not believe it! It's just shopping! I am also not allowed to sleep over at anyone else's house and hardly ever get to go to other friend's house. Once at a party all the other girls were sleeping over, except me. I just feel so left out and I try my best to act mature, but I feel these rules are so silly! The 'rents act like my pets are enough for me, but animals dont cut it all the time! I need to spend more time with friends. I feel lonely and I love my parents so much, but these rules are too much!!!! Thank you for helping and sorry if I am overreacting.

hey! you're not overreacting, The tough truth of being a kid is that you can't get your parental units to do anything. You can however, try to open a dialogue with them about your feelings. Explain your side to in a non-whiney, calm manner. Don't interrupt or get angry even if they interrupt you or get angry. That's unfair, but since they has all the power, it's in your best interest not to antagonize them. As in, you'll be more likely to get what you want if you are really, super mature. If they still say no, accept the decision gracefully. If they sees that you're not going to throw a fit for not getting your way, they'll be more likely to listen next time you want something. good luck!

Helen S.

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by ralinia on 3/2/2013 3:28:57 PM

Okay this is off topic but MOD MOD MOD my mom never talks to me unless its to ask a favor she could just as easily do (like turning off a light) or the other time she'll really get into my buisness and I'll act snotty because that's how she acts to me I try to be nice but it feels like she never is... she is my mom and I love her no matter what but we just cant connect...HELP!!!

Hey girl! Sometimes being a teen and interacting with your parents is really tough. Try and be patient. Maybe find something fun you guys can do together. She may be feeling a bit left out of your life at this stage. Go see a movie together or try a new restaurant for some girl time. You may find you guys connect more than you think! Good luck!

Taeler L.

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by beachheads1016 on 2/14/2013 8:06:51 PM

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MY mom always buys clothes that are too big for my little sister and i. she thinks something fits if its not tight. a lot of the time the clothes she gets for my sister fit me but when i want to wear them i can't. when i try to talk to my mom about it, we end up arguing and me getting in trouble. what do i do!?!?!

Hey girl, have an honest conversation with your mom and calmly explain how you feel. Ask if you can go with her when she goes shopping to try on things to make sure they fit correctly before she buys them. Good luck!

Karin E.

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by Zia111 on 2/6/2013 12:59:38 PM

I love these tips but i will neeeeeever need them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by nikki1002 on 1/13/2013 3:52:22 AM

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