Q.What is it about me that I’m suddenly noticing girls’ chests?<em>12-year-old</em>Q.My friends all have their periods. I don’t. I can’t decide if that makes me happy or sad. I don’t want to be different and not have one. I see them fuss over their periods ...
Q.I graduate in four weeks. There were times in high school when I couldn’t wait for it to be over. There were days when I thought, “I can’t stand to be with these people one more minute!” Now, my plans for next year are set, I’ve selected my college, and I’m counting down the days. ...
Q.My friend is in a relationship that I think is abusive. She won’t listen to me. Her boyfriend is always checking her phone. He gets all upset if she doesn’t text him back right away. He kind of blows up. My mom’s ex used to have a big temper like that. It’s scary when it happens. My ...
Q.How do you know if a guy truly likes you or if he is just talking to you because he wants someone to talk with or is desperate? I asked my girlfriends, but they’re as confused as me.<em>14-year-old</em><strong>Mary Jo’s ...
Q:My mom died two years ago. She had cancer. I still miss her so much. My dad says I need to toughen up and get over it. He says it’s long enough to feel bad. I hate that he seems to not miss her at all. He’s got this girlfriend, and she’s moving in with us. It’s bad enough that I miss ...
Q.Will you help me decide how to help my teenage son on social media? Let me explain. He’s a great kid. He doesn’t bully or post weird pictures or anything like that. Since the Parkland shooting, though, he’s become obsessed with gun reform. I worry because he’s posting things that make ...
