Dear Arizona, there is a girl in my class who is always bothering me by following me around. I don't understand why because she is constantly putting me down and laughing about me with her friends. How can I get her to stop? I have tried to just walk away and have even told her that I have had enough!
—Hounded in Holland
 

I have two best friends who don't get along too well. They won't talk to each other too much because one is always talking to me. The other person gets left out. What can I do so they get along and no one feels left out?
—Needing Help in New York
 

My "friend" is always talking about me behind my back. How can I tell her that I don't want be her friend?
—Behind My Back in the Bahamas
 

Dear Arizona, I wish something exciting would happen.
—Hoping in Houghton
 

Dear Arizona, I wish I had a pet but my parents won't let me get one.
—No Pet in Texas
 

Dear Arizona, my mom said I can't watch TV until I do my chores. But I did do my chores. What should I do?
—Chores in New York
 

My cousins come at least once or twice a year. One is younger than me and one is older than me. I like my younger cousin a bit more than my older cousin, even though I'm closer to my older cousin. How can I love them equally?
—Torn Apart in Illinois
 

Dear Arizona, I keep asking mom for one more cat. I already have one. Any ideas?
—Cat Girl in Mexico
 

Dear Arizona, my sister and I are always getting in arguments. Instead of both of us getting in trouble, I do. I try tell my mom that my sister started it but she never believes me. How do I get her to believe me?
—Stuck In Trouble
 

Dear Arizona, my friends are going to California. I will miss them. Can you help me?
—Lakota
 

Dear Arizona, I'm starting to think my parents are too protective. For example, I'm already the right age to stay home by myself but they still call a babysitter. Also, they won't let me walk home with my friends. I'm scared to tell them they're too protective. What should I do?
—The Guarded Gal
 

I am allergic to gluten and corn, and it makes me sad when I can't eat what other people are eating. What can I do to feel better?
—Allergic to Everything
 

Dear Arizona, my mom thinks that I am being mean to my little sister but I only do that because she always frustrates me! Any advice?
—Frustrated in France
 

Dear Arizona, I like a few girls in my school that are older than me. I'm very shy. What should I do?
—Shy in New York
 

If I like a guy in class, how am I supposed to find out if he likes me?
—Crushed in Oregon
 

Dear Arizona, I am always daydreaming, no matter what time it is, where I am, or what I am doing! I am getting into a lot of trouble because I forget about my work when I daydream. Help!
—Daydreaming in Nevada
 

Dear Arizona, I know that everyone grows up and it's not something that we're supposed to like, but I hate it! Any advice?
—Don't Want To Grow Up
 

Dear Arizona, my older sisters always get to do stuff before I can! It's not fair. Do you have any ideas that could make me less jealous of my older sisters?
—Mad in Melbourne
 

Dear Arizona, I am being teased a lot just because of my last name. Do you have any advice to make me feel better?
—Being Teased in Tennessee
 

Dear Arizona, I've always listened to my parents, but it's getting boring to be bossed around. Any help?
—Being Bossed Around