Arizona, what would you do if your sisters were bugging you?
—Summer
 

My mom won't let my brother and I have the video-game system we want. What should I do?
—Wondering in North Carolina
 

One of my friends will get mad at me if I spend time with any other friends in my class. I need your help, Arizona. How do I stop her from doing that?
—Jordan
 

Arizona, have you ever had the feeling that your mom doesn't like you? I always feel that way. What would you do?
—Unwanted in New York
 

I need help. I got invited to a party, but I'm too scared to go. What do I do?
—Nervous in Michigan
 

I act younger than most people my age. How can I get my friends to join in on the fun?
—Childish Chick
 

I just found out that my enemies play on the same soccer team as my best friend does. All my enemies tell me they talk to my best friend, and I am worried that my best friend will become friends with them, and they might tell her lies about me.
—Best Friends with Enemies
 

I know a girl who teases me like CRAZY! She makes fun of my clothes, lies to me, and says I'm a dork. It is really bugging me! Do you have any ideas to make her stop, or should I report her to my teacher?
—Teased in Troy
 

I think one of my best friends is mad at me. What should I do?
—Confused in California
 

I really like sports. I like baseball, basketball, soccer, and tennis. Which one should I choose?
—Can't Decide in the U.S.A.
 

I have step-siblings who tease me, and we get in fights. What should I do?
—Suffering from Steps
 

Dear Arizona, I'm going to get glasses, but there is a boy in my class who calls people "four-eyed" or "Blindey" if they have glasses. Help!
—Worried in Washington
 

I have lived in the same place all my life and have grown up with the same kids, but somehow I do not fit in like everyone else does. Please help me.
—Problems with Fitting In
 

Today at school, my substitute teacher said I was rude for falling out of my chair because I miss my hamster, who just died. She spoke to me in a mean voice. Help!
—Mean Sub in Alaska
 

I have a lot of homework lately, and I can't get to it all. What should I do?
—Homework Help in New York
 

There's a game that I have been looking for since I was in kindergarten. Now I'm in fourth grade, and I still can't find it, even though my room is clean. Any help, Arizona?
—Can't Find the Game
 

Whenever I say something, my teacher won't listen to me. I try to show how smart I am, but she doesn't see it. What should I do?
—Waiting
 

My problem is that I care too much about other people. I can't ever tell anyone how I really feel because I'm too afraid to hurt their feelings. Help!
—Caring in California
 

I have a crush on someone in my class. He found out and told my teacher. What should I do?
—Crushing in Class
 

Arizona, I have so many books that I can't choose which ones to read at what time.
—Bookworm in Australia