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Put a smile on

Dear Mel, I need advice for how to cheer up. -In A Funk photo courtesy of Nanagyei – Off & On Dear In A Funk, Feelings follow thought. If you think about sad things, then you will feel sad. If you think about happy things, then you will feel happy. Are you worried about the... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
July 11, 2010 at 10:04 am
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Moving woes

Dear Mel, My parents are selling our house and I am beyond upset. I’ve lived here for almost 10 years. I simply cannot imagine moving. How can I convince them not to move?? -Beyond Upset photo courtesy of Kevin Shorter Dear Beyond Upset, I’ve got a little story for you. My house is on the... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
July 3, 2010 at 1:00 pm
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True Life: I hate my birthday

Dear Mel, My birthday is coming up and whenever I think about it I get sick to my stomach. I’ve never liked my birthday. But this time I’m turning 16 and I am even more worried about it. How can I learn to love my birthday? -Dreading the 5th photo courtesy of Theresa Thompson Dear... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 30, 2010 at 2:46 pm
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When your sister is cooler than you

Dear Mel, My friend has been inviting my sister over alot and its kinda making me feel like she likes my sister and not me. I feel like all my friends like my sister more than me. What do I do? -Left Out photo courtesy of mel e mo Dear Left Out, Well, to answer... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 25, 2010 at 3:05 pm
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Embrace your curls

Dear Mel, Yesterday my mom got mad at me and broke my straightener… I would leave it out and she was afraid it would catch on fire. So she got really mad she broke it. My hair is super curly and I used to straighten it every day, I hate having to wear it curly... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 20, 2010 at 8:46 pm
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9 things to do this summer (For teens!)

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By Melanie Stone,
June 13, 2010 at 10:47 pm
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To steal or not to steal

Dear Mel, My best guy friend is dating a girl whom I really like. Is it wrong to try to steal her? -To Steal or Not to Steal photo courtesy of lovelypetal Dear To Steal or Not to Steal, Um, really? If I was dating a guy and my best friend tried to steal him... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
June 3, 2010 at 11:31 pm
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Live in the now

Dear Mel, I’m only a sophomore but I can’t help but be sad that this school year is coming to an end. I made amazing friends this year and my classes were all awesome. I don’t want it to end and can’t stop wallowing in the past.  -Sad  photo courtesy of shinealight Dear Sad, If... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 31, 2010 at 11:53 pm
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Don't be a sketchball

Dear Mel, My friends and I all like to party but my parents don’t approve. I’ve been caught drinking almost ten times this year and I’m sick of getting in trouble for it. Usually what happens is I come home drunk and they smell booze on my breath. They are too strict about drinking and it’s... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 27, 2010 at 10:45 am
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I like him but he likes... her?

Dear Mel, I like this one guy but there is a problem: he likes another girl. I’m confused about how to go about getting him to notice me instead of her. -Crushing photo courtesy of Sara Alfred Dear Crushing, I’ve given this piece of advice many times before: out-do the other girl. Does she have... Read more »
By Melanie Stone,
May 24, 2010 at 9:08 pm
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