Dear Carol, My BFF's mom is dying and I have no clue what to do or say. I'm not sure if my friend needs to talk, but I want to help. How can I make her feel better without causing her...
Dear Carol, My biological father left when my mom was four months pregnant with me. She has a boyfriend she expects me to call dad and they have been together for nine years. He just doesn't feel like a dad to...
Dear Carol, This might sound silly but it’s true: I’m afraid to die. I think about it mostly at night. I look to each birthday with dread knowing that the older I get, the sooner I’ll die. I really love my...
Dear Carol, I asked my mom if it was OK to start using tampons. She said no because they can cause cancer. Is this true? - Tampons Dear Tampons, No. Tampons do not cause cancer. Millions and millions of women have been using them...
Dear Carol, My best friend eats only once a day, which worries me a lot. She claims to not be hungry. But deep down, I think she's starving herself. I want to bring it up, but what if she's not starving...
Dear Carol, I've been trying hard in school, but sometimes I just feel so dumb in class. —Not a Star Student Dear Not a Star Student, Very few kinds shine in every subject. Many students who ace English stumble over math, and many mathematicians...
Dear Carol, Me and my best guy friend have been the best of buds since kindergarten. We're in seventh grade now and hang out on weekends. We're as close as siblings. We really want to have a sleepover, and his...
Dear Carol, I have a pretty big problem: I'm 12 and I still have a security blanket. I know I should have dropped the habit a long time ago, and trust me I've tried, but I just can't. I hide it...
This is NOT a drill: <em>Tortured Poets Department</em> is out! The first track you fell in love with was...
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