Q. I think I made a huge mistake. I broke up with my girlfriend right after graduation. We’re going to colleges in different states. Everyone from my parents to my friends were saying it would be best to break things off now. I tried to be kind. You know that thing people say about staying ...

Q.I know a kid my age who has cancer. We don’t see him at school much anymore. I know he’s pretty sick. I’m scared to get it too. My mom said you taught her in high school, and I should talk with you because she doesn’t know what else to tell me. My grandpa died last year. He had ...

I love teaching sixth graders! They’re smart and fresh and eager to learn. Some are able to speak about sexual health at home; I am grateful for their families. Most have no trusted adult with whom to seek answers to their questions. Many have online access, which often means they need ...