Category Archives: Ask Brandon
Crush Crisis Emergency!
Hey Brandon, I really need your advice! I like this boy in my class that sits across from me that I’ve known since forever. We are really good friends and I think he likes me too! But, the problem is I DON’T KNOW if he likes me and I’m really freaking out about it!! How can I […] Read more
My Friends Think I’m Boring!!
Hey Brandon, I love art, reading books, and writing stories. However, whenever I tell people what my hobbies are, they call me boring or say that I’m wasting my life because there are better things to spend money on than art supplies and books. Other people say that I should do a sport instead. I’m tired of people […] Read more
Video Games Are Ruining My Friendship!
Hi Brandon, One of my good friends is a guy that I’ve known like forever. We’ve always gotten along just fine until recently. Lately, whenever we hang out all he wants to do is play video games. Not to brag, but I’m pretty good since I play against my brothers. The problem is that my friend […] Read more
Please Don’t Mess With My Stuff!!
What’s Up Brandon, Okay, I’ll admit that I’m probably addicted to all of my electronic gadgets like my cell phone, iPad, video games, music, etc. But, what kid isn’t?!! I also spend a lot of time on social media and texting about stuff like homework assignments and my lacrosse team. But lately, my parents have […] Read more
I need ADORKABLE gift ideas!!
Dear Brandon, I would like to give my four best friends a small Christmas present. But, unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of money to buy them stuff from the mall. Could you give me some creative ideas for cool presents that I could make to give to my friends? I’m pretty good at crafts and I […] Read more
My Holidays Used To Be Fun Until…!!
Hi Brandon, I used to enjoy the holidays, but after last year I’m starting to feel more like a grumpy “Grinch.” Since I’m the oldest kid in my family, it seems like I’m always stuck babysitting. I have to watch my younger brother and sister (and sometimes even my cousins) while the adults in my […] Read more
OMG! I think my friend is a cheater!!!
Dear Brandon, I am in the same classroom as a friend of mine and we sit next to each other. But lately, I think she’s started cheating off my paper during tests. It seems like she stares at my work and then writes down the same answers. So, I just try to cover my paper […] Read more
OVERCOMING PHONE PHOBIA
Dear Brandon, I love talking on the phone to my BFFs and we can blab non-stop for hours. However, I just made some new guy friends at a karate class I recently joined. It’s easy for me to talk to them when we’re in class, but on the phone it’s totally AWKWARD! I’m happy to get […] Read more
HOW TO PLAN A COOL BOY/GIRL PARTY
Dear Brandon, I will be celebrating my 12th birthday in three weeks and I need help! I have both girl and guy friends that I plan to invite to my party. However, I’m really nervous about how to make it fun for everyone. The last thing I want is for the girls and guys to sit on separate […] Read more