Category Archives: Ask Brandon
My mom is obsessed with me having a crush!!!
Hey Brandon,My mom likes to talk about boys and wants me to have a crush, but I’m not really into that kind of stuff! She asks me every week who I’m crushing on and I don’t know what to say. Even if I really did have a crush, if feels SO embarrassing to talk about […] Read more
WILL MY CRUSH MAKE FUN OF MY HALLOWEEN COSTUME?
Hi Brandon,I need your help! I’m having a virtual Halloween party with my friends this year. We’re all dressing up as Winnie-the-Pooh characters and I’m going as Tigger. But I just found out that my crush and his friends are going to join the party and I’m going to be dressed as…well, A CARTOON TIGER!! […] Read more
My Parents Won’t Let Me Get A Puppy!!!
Dear Brandon,HELP!! I am in DESPERATE need of a puppy!! I’ve promised to COMPLETELY take care of it, but my parents keep saying no. I think they don’t trust that I can take care of a dog, but I’m very responsible. I always do my homework, get good grades, and keep my room clean. I […] Read more
A Comic Strip from my best bud Max!
Hey readers! For this week, I’d like for you to hang out with my best bud, Max Crumbly. Below is a link to his website and a really funny comic strip about the challenges of going to school online. After you’re done, please feel free to post comments below about how you like the comic […] Read more
SHOULD I BE SPORTY OR GIRLY?
Hey Brandon, Okay, here’s my issue—I love playing basketball and soccer, and I’m pretty good at both. I want to try out for my school’s teams this year… but my cousin says that if I keep playing sports and if I dress too “sporty” instead of “girly,” boys won’t like me. What should I do? […] Read more
HELP! I’VE GOT TWO LEFT FEET!!
Hi Brandon, OMG, I am freaking out! We are going to have a dance at my school this Halloween. It’s going to be in-person with social distancing or by video with Zoom. Either way, EVERYONE will be able to see my horrible attempts at dancing! I have ZERO rhythm and end up looking so stupid […] Read more
ACNE IS MAKING ME MISERABLE!!!
Hey Brandon, I need help! I have TONS of acne on my face and I think it’s SUPER disgusting. There’s also this girl I like, but my friend told me she doesn’t like me because of my acne. I tried using special products to remove the acne on my face but the results were TERRIBLE. […] Read more
I HATE WEARING A MASK!!!
Dear Brandon, My state just started a mask law and if I want to go ANYWHERE, I have to wear a mask. I HATE IT! I feel like I’m suffocating, I get all hot and itchy, and I can’t breathe! I don’t get it – kids aren’t even getting sick with the Coronavirus, so why […] Read more
HOW DO I UNFRIEND SOMEONE?
Hey Brandon, My BFF has gotten very mean and she talks about really inappropriate things. She also gets into stuff I know is wrong. I’ve thought about it, and I want to unfriend her. But how do I unfriend someone without hurting their feelings or making them think I’m mean? Frenemy Frustration What’s Up Frenemy […] Read more
I’M CRUSHING ON MY BFF’S BROTHER!!!
Dear Brandon, I need your HELP! My BFF has a brother who’s just one year older than us. He’s sooooo cute, nice, and funny! Of course she thinks he’s the most annoying jerk ever. Whenever I go over to her house, I want to talk to him or hang out wherever he is, and she […] Read more