Can't deal with my fam's foster kids anymore

My family does foster care. I used to get along find with the kids, but now I can’t. Our new foster kid is too hard to deal with. We started off on the wrong foot, and now she has a lot of...

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Parents want me to be Little Miss Perfect--like my sis

My older sister is a goody-goody and gets great grades. She is also great at sports. She doesn't care about boys, makeup and teenager things. My parents expect me to be like her. I stink at sports and get bad...

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SOS! Mom makes me hang with my sisters 24/7

My mom doesn't let me do anything because I have three sisters, and she thinks I should stay home and play with them. My friends don't understand and get mad at me. If I tell them I can't go to...

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GL's ultimate family reunion survival guide

So the fam’s comin’ to town, and you’re just dyin’ to get outta Dodge. Too bad Mom and Dad are set on you becoming BFFs with your cousin Marge. And did they mention that they can’t wait to play a rousing game...

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Rock a family road trip

Sometimes the worst thing for a family can be the vacation that’s meant to bring it together. That’s why we’re sayin’ see-ya to road trips of old. Fits? Fights? Feuds? We don’t think so! Fab up your family’s next road trip with our...

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My sister ran away. What should I do?

My 15-year-old sister ran away. I know where she is, but I’m afraid to tell because I don’t want to get in trouble. Dear Confused, This is a serious situation. Rather than keep silent, reveal your sister’s whereabouts to a parent, or talk...

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Big brother blues

My brother is seven years older than me, and he doesn’t know I exist. I don’t expect to be best friends, but I want him to see I’m not just a little kid. What should I do? Dear Big Brother Blues, Talk to...

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Strangers make fun of my brother

I have a brother who isn’t exactly mentally retarded, but he’s a slow learner. He has great friends but, when we’re out, people make fun of him. Whenever he hears names being yelled at him, he is deeply hurt. What should I do? ...

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December / January 2012

*~*Check out what’s HOT in this issue*~* On sale and in mailboxes Nov. 15! EXCLUSIVE! Miranda Cosgrove talks the end of iCarly Bouncing back from a life-altering accident, Nickelodeon’s teen queen dishes about her plans for 2012, which (listen up!) might include...

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My sis brags all the time! How can I get her to stop?

My sister brags about every little thing she does. I want her to be successful and be happy with herself and all, but the constant conceited chatter is driving me insane. I don’t want her to think I’m jealous, but I really would...

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