Arizona, my cat just died and I am very sad. Do you have any ideas on how I can feel better? Thanks!
—Crying in Chicago
 

One of my best friends is going to a different school and making new friends. I'm worried she'll forget about me.
—Tearful in Tennessee
 

My little sister keeps teasing me and asking to go places with me. It's getting quite annoying.
—Annoyed in Alaska
 

Dear Arizona, I really want to do a bake sale, but I don't know how to. Any advice?
—Puzzled in Plymouth
 

Dear Arizona, everybody is copying what I do and taking credit for my ideas. Please tell me what to do.
—Copied in Colorado
 

Dear Arizona, there's a new kid in my class. I want to make friends, but I'm too shy and don't know what to say.
—Shy in Cedar Rapids
 

Dear Arizona, when I'm on the computer, my sister always tries to outsmart me so she can get on the computer. What should I do?
—Gullible Girl
 

Dear Arizona, I am always so messy. What do I do?
—Messy in Montana
 

My friends are always fighting over who should sit next to me and I don't know what to do. Arizona, can you help me?
—Stuck in the Middle
 

I really, really, really want a cat, but my parents won't let me have one. What can I do?
—Frustrated in Florida
 

Dear Arizona, I'm excited for the new school year, but I'm afraid I'll start becoming bored and losing interest after a while. Any advice?
—Unsure in Oklahoma
 

Dear Arizona, I am a younger sister, and I'm going into middle school. I'm worried that some teachers will think that I'm just like my brother. What should I do?
—Annoyed in New York
 

I'm not very good at making friends, and I'm often alone when I'm new. Can you help me?
—Left Out in L.A.
 

Dear Arizona, my brothers are twins and they always get into my stuff. I am so stressed out!
—Stressed Out in Maine
 

Dear Arizona, my parents say I have too many bad habits and I agree with them. Do you have any advice about breaking habits?
—Habits in New Mexico
 

Dear Arizona, one time when I was at the pool, I was scared to go in the deep end. Should I just go in?
—Scared of the Pool
 

Dear Arizona, I got a new puppy and I just can't seem to keep up with him. He keeps destroying everything. Last week he ate the hose. Can you help me control my puppy?
—Needing Help in North Carolina
 

Dear Arizona, I'm going to a new school and I don't know anyone. What should I do?
—New School in Ohio
 

Dear Arizona, I am having trouble making friends at school. Any advice?
—Friendless in France
 

Dear Arizona, 5th grade is one month away. How am I going to be on my best behavior?
—Sabrina