We just had a new baby. Is a daily video and three visits a week too much? Our elder has some advice for a letter writer who needs to set…
Why can’t it still be summer?
The summer vacation is way too short when you don’t want to go back to school. Try to anticipate the good things about the new academic year, says our elder,…
Should I cheat for my sister?
She’ll get an F if I don’t sit this exam for her. Don’t let your mom pressure you, says our elder. Nobody wins if you do this for your sister….
Should I be more entertaining?
I always send my friend cute pictures but she doesn’t talk to me as often. Am I boring? Why not step back a bit, says our elder. Continue to check…
Will braces be a turn-off?
This letter writer is feeling positive about her crush… but will he go off her when she gets braces? You sound like a positive person, says our elder. Tell him…
Everyone has issues
I’m surrounded by depression and addiction and I’m completely overwhelmed. Stop trying to solve everyone else’s problems, says our elder, and start to focus on your own life. Dear…
Save me from the thought-spiral
I’m having academic burnout and it’s making me look down on myself. Look after yourself physically and work on correcting the self-talk, says our elder. You’ve got this! Dear…
Sign me up for Friendship 101
Seriously, I’m really clueless! Our elder has some useful tips to help a letter writer prepare for their voice chat with an online friend. Dear EWC I met this…
Help me find my major
I’ve just started college but I still don’t know what I want to do. From pros and cons lists to a favorite book, our elder has some ideas. Dear…
She wouldn’t kiss me!
The date went really well, but when I asked for a kiss, she shied away. Don’t feel rejected, says our elder. Put it down to nerves and try again. …