Life

Dear Carol

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I'm moving to a new school next year and I'm scared"

Dear Carol, I'm freaking out. School's almost over and normally I'd be psyched. But next fall, my parents are making me go to a different district. It's completely unfair. I will be leaving the people I love, and I don't feel...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol: Am I too old to sleep with a stuffed animal?"

Dear Carol, I'm 13 years old and I sleep with a stuffed animal. It feels a little to old to still do that, though. How can I break apart from my comfort-giver? -Age 13 Dear Age 13, You’re not the only 13-year-old who still...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"I like two guys and I don't know what to do"

Dear Carol, I’ve just started ninth grade and I’ve liked this guy for a really long time. He’s good-looking and nice to me. Here’s the catch—there’s this other guy I’ve started noticing. He’s nice, we’re friends and he’s fun to be...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I think I might be depressed"

Dear Carol, I feel like I’m on a cliff and I’m being pushed to the edge. I’m 13 and find it hard to enjoy being a teenager. Really. My parents are divorced. My grades are bad. I have no real friends...

LIFE: Dear Carol

What is normal when it comes to boobs? Dear Carol advises

Everyone says there are many different breast shapes and sizes, but what is normal? I'm 14 and a 34C, and I'm wondering if there is a set way that breasts are supposed to look. —Right Size Dear Right Size, There is no "normal"...
LIFE: Dear Carol

This girl's photo session did *not* go as planned...

Dear Carol, Today my family went to take some photos for my mother's 40th birthday and, when we got to single portraits, I didn't get a choice. There was one that I didn't hate, but I was overruled by my dad...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, my friends are dieting—should I diet, too?"

Dear Carol All my friends are concerned about their weight, and they are on diets and even lifting weights. The thing is, they are not fat. Should I lift weights and diet like my friends? I think I look OK. —Confused Dear Confused, Three...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I can't stop worrying about my grades"

Dear Carol, I can't stop worrying about tests. I do really well at school, but I stay up way too late studying every night. How can I stress less? —Always Worried Dear Always Worried, A little anxiety is motivating; constant worrying is exhausting. Practice...

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