06 Nov What does it take to move on? To let go? To forgive?
The classroom culture was being affected by a few students who were holding onto words and actions that had taken place since...
Friendship Tag
15 Feb The most important question to ask yourself
Q: I feel bad about how my friend treats a girl in our school. I often nod my head in agreement to my friend’s comments not because I want to hurt the other girl but because I want my friend to like me. I call...
22 Nov How to Easily Talk to a Friend who is Angry
Q: My friend gets extremely angry at situations and people including me. I want some advice on how to help him. A: It’s great that you are there for your friend and want to help him. Sometimes when someone is in pain and going through a tough circumstance...
28 Sep Why can’t you hear me?
I’m having huge issues with my friend. I’m noticing behaviours that are hurting her and her relationships. How can I tell her in a way she will understand? It’s hard when we want to say things to others with their best intentions in mind, but aren't...
13 Sep Does Being Popular Guarantee Happiness?
Q: I would love to be popular. If I could just become popular, I would have lots of friends and feel good about myself. Tell me how to achieve instant popularity! It's easy to think once you are popular life becomes perfect and everything, including happiness,...
25 May No One Likes Being Put Down
Q: Right now I'm really struggling with self esteem. I try to tell myself it doesn't matter what others think or what others say, but I still get self conscious. I want to stand out and speak my mind, but as soon as I make...
17 May COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO CREATING GREAT RELATIONSHIPS
What do you do when you're in a situation with a person you considered to be your best friend one minute (and they thought the same way), and then shuts you out of their life the next and never wants to speak to you again? Answer: It...
19 Apr Taking Your Pain Out on Others Is Not OK
My dad’s business isn't doing very well. We had to move *same school just a different house* I was so upset that I started crying at school and I told the teacher what was going on. Even though I felt a bit better I am still...
12 Apr It Seems Like My Feeling of Hurt Will Last Forever
Q: I'm feeling low right now because the person that I like is with one of my friends. It's hard to watch them having a good time. What can I do to get over this hurt? Answer: Let me share a time when I felt hurt in grade 9....
