Dear Carol, My second best friend started smoking and wants me to, too. Should I?" –Cigarettes Dear Cigarettes, No. Smoking is a smelly and unhealthy habit that is hard to break. The easiest way to stop smoking is to never start. For more on Carol...
Dear Carol, I'm in highschool now and have so much homework. I'm an A student, but my workload overwhelms me. I barely have any free time because I don't work fast. I also haven't been able to get to bed at...
If you asked me to name the one thing that changed my life, I'd say it was deciding to go to my first job interview when I was in high school. Growing up my older sister didn’t have a job until...
You and your bestie could be thicker than thieves, but sometimes, you just don't feel comfy sharing every little detail of your life with her...especially the tough stuff. The problem is, though, that if you hold back on communicating the...
Every fall, you hit the halls thinking the same thing: This year, you’re going to be That Girl. You know, the one with straight A’s, who is editor of the school paper and has an awesome social life (with a...
Dear Carol, I am addicted to my phone. I try to get to bed early, but I can't put down the cell and actually go to sleep. -Phone Addicted Dear Phone Addicted, Leave the phone in another room—hidden if necessary. Get it in...
Standardized tests. If those two words together send a chill down your spine, you are not alone. Some find that standardized tests like the SAT and ACT can be problematic—not only are they difficult and time-consuming, but they can also...
Dear Carol, My friends made a deal with this guy who likes me. They told me they'd pay him if he kissed me at a dance. I have a problem with this because 1) I like someone else and, 2) the...
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