Q. What’s the hardest part about setting boundaries and how do I keep those boundaries. – 16-year-old Mary Jo’s Response: Great questions, with complicated answers. First, let’s define boundaries. A healthy boundary sets appropriate limits for a relationship in a way that protects all ...
Q. I feel like I should help others more. I know that sounds weird. Let me explain. Since my parents split, I’ve watched how they act. I love them both, but I’ve decided I want to live my life the way my mom does, not the way my dad does. First of all, he takes every chance he has to put ...
As promised, this column is a follow-up to last week’s column from the 15-year-old who was concerned about chemical additives in our food. I met with our peer educators. With their help, we researched what they felt was a complicated subject. Our teen committee felt it was complicated ...
Q. Would you please talk about two things in your column? The first is pretty straightforward. I became curious about chemical additives in our food when I read that the FIFA team from Norway brought their own food to the U.S., rather than let their team eat American food. I asked you to post ...
Q. How do you deal with becoming an adult? – 17-year-old Mary Jo’s Response: I’ve been responding to teen questions since the 1980s and writing this column since 2005, and I believe this is one of the deepest questions I’ve received. I admire your courage in raising a topic many ...
Q. I’ve been at college almost a week and I’m still anxious. I thought I’d feel better by now. There are so many new people and strange experiences. Getting used to a roommate is the easiest part, and that’s not easy. I’m happy with my college choice. I’m excited about my major, but ...
