Think positive! What's your mantra?

Maybe you flunked your Algebra test or missed that shot during OT. Maybe you’re just having a bad day, or maybe you’re stuck in the middle of a fight. It’s easy to feel down, but did you know it can be just...

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Too old to trick-or-treat?

I love Halloween—it’s my favorite holiday! But now that I’m in junior high, I have this feeling that I’m too old to be dressing up and trick-or-treating. What could I do instead that would still be fun? Let’s get one thing straight...

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Negative Nelly

I have a strange problem (or so I think). Sometimes, I have a positive attitude about myself and feel great. Other times, it’s the exact opposite – I feel bad about myself and my attitude is so negative. Dear Positive/Negative Sounds human to...

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Take the Straight But Not Narrow back-to-school pledge!

When you hit the halls, you’re probably psyched to see your friends, your crush, even your favorite teachers again. But for many students, BTS means coming face-to-face with bullies and tons of intolerant tweens and teens. Wanna stand up and make a difference...

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I want to fit in... without being someone else

It seems the only way to be popular is to be someone else, and I don’t like that. When I try to be someone else, that someone is usually rejected too. I just don’t fit in with others in the right way. ...

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Buh-bye, bad mood!

Feeling blue? Try psychology’s latest technique on for size. Cognitive therapy can help you think yourself out of a bad mood, no chocolate or shopping sprees necessary. Let’s turn that frown upside down! From negative to positive We all have Debby Downer moments. You know, when...

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I like girls. Should I tell someone?

I like girls, but I’ve never told anybody. I’m so confused. I don’t know if I should talk about it or if I should keep it a secret. What do you think I should do? Unfortunately, sweetie, there’s not one single way...

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I feel fat

I don’t feel good about my weight. People tease me, and I feel like a beast. We are going on a cruise this summer, so I need to get into a bikini. I don’t think I can do it. I’ve...

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Help a tomboy go girly-girl

OK, so here’s the problem: I am a tomboy. I wear just regular t-shirts and jeans, and I told everyone at school I hate pink…but now I wanna become a little more girly. How do I transition to a girly-girl? There’s...

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I'm not a 'ho!

I often hate life. I’m starting to really hate who I’ve become. The one thing I hate most is that everyone thinks I’m a whore. I have a lot of guys and always find myself talking to them about perverted...

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