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
 

Dear Arizona, I am not good at math skills. I always get low scores. Can you please help?
—Jenna
 

Dear Arizona, a boy in my class likes me but I don't like him back. What should I do?
—Boy Dislikes in Florida
 

Dear Arizona, I'm an only child and I always want to play with my friends, but they can't always play and my mom doesn't always say "yes." Almost all of the time I want to do something active, but not by myself. My mom and dad can't do stuff with me all the time. What should I do?
—Wondering in Washington
 

I'm dog-sitting for my friends but I also have chickens, so my mom won't let the dogs out because they want to eat the chickens. How can I let the dogs have exercise and not endanger the chickens?
—Wishing in Washington
 

I want a puppy but my mom will not let me get one.
—Joe
 

Dear Arizona, I have this annoying person in my class. What can I do to get him to stop annoying me?
—Help!
 

My 6-year-old brother burps and I think he does it on purpose. It's gross! How can I get over it?
—Bothering Burping Brother
 

Dear Arizona, my parents, especially my dad, won't let me have a dog. Can you help?
—Dog-less in Oregon
 

Dear Arizona, my feelings seem like a roller coaster these days. I normally feel mad. My mom says that I am being bossy and that I should stop. I really try to but I just can't. The worst part is I feel guilty for being mean afterward. I say "sorry" but my mom says to stop saying "sorry" and start behaving better.
—Sorry in San Francisco
 

Dear Arizona, I heard that my sister might have to do my hair for my cousin's wedding. (I'm a bridesmaid.) Not that she isn't good but all the other bridesmaids will have really, really nice hairstyles and mine will look so not elegant!
—Elegant or Not
 

Dear Arizona, my cousin's birthday is coming up but I can't make it. I really wish that I could be there for her. I feel so guilty. What do I do to feel better?
—Feeling Guilty
 

Dear Arizona, I have two annoying brothers who will not leave me alone. Even when I shut the door to my room, they will open it up.
—Tired of Brothers in Texas
 

Dear Arizona, I got a new dog. She jumps and play bites. I want to help her to learn not to but I don't know how. Can you help?
—Needing Help in North Carolina
 

Dear Arizona, I really want a scooter but my parents say I have to save up the money for it alone. What do I do?
—Sara