I have a hard time focusing, and I end up procrastinating assignments because I don’t know how to start them. I submit a lot of late work and get overwhelmed/stressed in the end of the semester. I don’t know what to do, I feel so out of control.

Updated 17 March 2023 under Ask Us.

Lots of kids and teens have trouble focusing on school (and other daily tasks) too! You’re right, when we don’t know how to begin a task, it’s hard to get […]

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Remote learning is making me incredibly stressed, sad, miserable, furious, bipolar, and depressed. Sometimes even suicidal. How should I cope?

Updated 28 September 2020 under Ask Us.

Thank you so much for your question. Remote learning can be a challenge, and there is a lot going on right now that can make it feel hard to cope […]

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Peanut Allergy

Updated 17 August 2022 under Health Guides.

Peanut allergy is more common than ever before; its prevalence has tripled in the past ten years. One in thirteen children living in the United States has a diagnosed peanut […]

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Dealing with Cliques

Updated 3 November 2021 under Health Guides.

If you’ve ever had to deal with cliques, you already know that it can be mildly annoying to really frustrating, and sometimes very hurtful. Learning ways to cope with cliques […]

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Friendships: A Guide for Tween Girls

Updated 2 July 2019 under Health Guides.

“Tween” is a funny word that describes the in-between time when you are not yet a teenager but you’re definitely not a little kid either. During your “tween” years you […]

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Backpack Safety

Updated 30 August 2023 under Health Guides.

Most students look forward to picking out their backpacks because there are so many different colors and designs to choose from. Your backpack may express your style, but does it […]

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Dyslexia

Updated 3 November 2021 under Health Guides.

What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language processing disorder, which means it’s a learning disability that makes it difficult to read, spell, write, or pronounce words. It can be hard […]

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I want to be popular but I don’t want to be in a clique. What should I do?

Updated 26 March 2014 under Ask Us.

It may feel good to be approached by someone who is in a clique. You’re not alone-most people want to feel accepted and popular, especially at school or in new […]

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ADHD

Updated 24 April 2020 under Health Guides.

ADHD is short for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.   There are three types of ADHD: The Inattentive Type causes people to have a hard time focusing or concentrating. The Hyperactive/Impulsive Type causes people to feel restless and […]

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