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LIFE: Dear Carol

My ex-bestie is jealous of my new BFF

I really like my new best friend, but my ex-best friend is really jealous of my new friend. What should I do? Dear Fighting Friends, Can you think about each other as good friends or close friends instead of best friends...
LIFE: Dear Carol

My divorced mom is dating someone new--and I hate him!

My mom is divorced and likes this new guy, but I hate him. She sends him care packages and romantic songs, and it ticks me off! My mom says I'm too judgmental. I'm losing my patience! Dear Mad, It’s difficult...

LIFE: Friends

7 guy friends every girl's gotta have

Having a boy buddy rocks! You can borrow his DS, unleash a monster burp and get skateboarding lessons. And that’s on any random Saturday. When did girls figure out guys have great friend potential? There always have been, and always...
LIFE: Dear Carol

My friend is feeling left out of our group...and it might be my fault

One of my friends is feeling left out of our clique. She told me that she feels I'm the center of attention, and that I steal the spotlight from her. How can we make her feel like part of the...

LIFE: School

Easy ways to zap school stress

Every year, you seem to take on harder classes and more extracurriculars. But how can you keep up with everything and make time for your friends and fam? Follow these tips to get a grip. RelaxSometimes the stress itself keeps you from getting...
LIFE: Family

Baby, be gone! How to make your parents get that you're growing up

Sometimes parents just don’t want to believe that the sweet little kid that was there, oh, five years ago, has outgrown her princess costume and is more into indie bands than make believe. Here’s how to show them that you’re growing up…minus the...

LIFE: Dear Carol

I'm scared--I think I have an eating disorder

Is there someone I can call for questions about eating disorders? I’m scared. Dear Starving, Yes. Here's a toll-free referral helpline: (800) 931-2237, available on weekdays. Or visit www.NationalEatingDisorders.org. You can also call the Nine Line at (800) 999-9999 confidentially and for...
LIFE: School

Must-have apps for mastering HW, studying and life in general

Your backpack is loaded up with notebooks, folders, pencils and pens, but that doesn’t mean you exit the digital world when you hit the halls. We’ve compiled a list of must-have apps to download ASAP, whether you’re an iPad or iPod lover or...

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