How to Kick Someone out of a Group of Friends
Get together as a group to talk.. Identify the specific problems that you have with the person.. Listen to everyone's input.
How to Survive School Being Pregnant
Determine whether or not your school is held to Title IX.. Speak to your school's Title IX coordinator.. Demand your education.
How to Remove Blackheads and Whiteheads with a Comedo Extractor
Wash your face.. Bring water to a boil over a stove.. Place a towel over your head.
How to Pack a School Bag
Include your folders, books, pencils, and other school supplies.. Pack some water and snacks to fuel you during the day.. Grab any personal items you might need, like your keys or spare change.
How to Enjoy High School
Open yourself up to new experiences.. Take pride in your appearance.. Be confident in your decisions and avoid peer pressure.
How to Act Around Girls (for Boys)
Make the first move.. Accept rejection.. Be careful.
How to Get a 12 Year Old Boy to Like You
Make eye contact and smile.. Wear something cute.. Do subtle makeup, if you would like, and hair.
How to Hint to a Boy That You Like Him
Make eye contact as much as possible.. Laugh at his jokes.. Sit close to him.
How to Avoid Being Cyberbullied
Don't post anything online you want to keep private.. Make use of privacy settings on social media.. Limit your online friends.
How to Deal with Rumors and Drama
Stay a safe distance.. Focus on your work.. Keep an incident log.
How to Play Benchball
Place 2 benches on either side of the gym or courtyard.. Divide the players into 2 teams and have each team choose a goalie.. Position the dodgeballs either in the middle of or across the court.
How to Make Your Girlfriend Feel Comfortable
Build trust. Be open and honest.. Spend quality time
How to Deal With an Alcoholic Parent
Stay away when your parent is drinking.. Don't take responsibility for your parent's condition.. Talk to your parent about getting help.
How to Tell Your Crush You Like Them
Don't be disappointed if your crush doesn't share your feelings.. Don't be weird about seeing your crush if you know they don't like you.. Celebrate if your crush does like you.
How to Get the Girl You Like when She Knows You Like Her
Watch her body language for signs she's interested in you.. Notice if she tries to make eye contact with you often.. Take note of any light touches she gives you while you're interacting.
How to Pack a Lunch for a Teenager
Use plastic or glass storage containers for dry foods.. Stick to zip-up plastic bags if you want to keep things simple.. Place soup, hot dishes, or drinks in a plain thermos.
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Get a Haircut
Look up different hairstyles and cuts.. Identity positive role models that have haircuts you like.. Don't pick a drastic style right away.
How to Deal With Drama Among Friends
Talk with your friends.. Take on the role of mediator.. Promote a positive climate of interaction.
How to Be a VSCO Girl
Wear clothes that have a loose, beachy vibe.. Opt for bright, colorful clothing.. Wear scrunchies around your wrists as bracelets.
How to Grow a Hipster Beard
Shave down to the skin.. Give your beard time to fill out naturally.. Touch up outlying areas as your beard grows.
How to Help Your Parents Save Up Money
Repair and reuse old clothing and items.. Accept hand me downs.. Follow a no waste policy.
How to Be a Romantic Girl
Tell the other person how they make you feel.. Talk about things that your partner loves.. Give them compliments to make them feel special and loved.
How to Forget the One You Loved Deeply
Get rid of things that remind you of him/her.. Avoid contact with this person.. Boost your spirits with physical activity.
How to Know if a Guy Likes You
See if he makes eye contact with you when you're around.. Pay attention to whether he smiles around you.. Watch whether he mirrors your behavior.
How to Make a Good Impression on Your First Date
Get yourself clean.. Pick out a sharp outfit.. Style and groom.
How to Talk to Your Crush when You're Nervous
Talk to your friends about your crush.. Don't hang out alone with your crush at first.. Always remember that your crush is a human being.
How to Ask Out Your Crush
Talk to your crush.. Befriend your crush.. Be honest and authentic
How to Express Your Individuality
Pick your favorite clothes out of your closet.. Shop at thrift stores.. Select unbranded clothing.
How to Get a Girlfriend over the Internet
Join online dating sites.. Connect through special interest sites.. Explore online gaming sites.
How to Wear a Backpack
Adjust your backpack. Fill up your backpack.. Wear your backpack.
How to Ask Your Mom if You Can Wear Makeup
Ask yourself why you want to wear makeup.. Have a party with your mom.. Choose a good time to talk.
How to Become Closer to Your Mother
Make a plan for communication.. Don't assume she knows how you're feeling.. Take the time to listen.
How to Cite a Yearbook
Start your Works Cited entry with the name of the school.. Add the title of the yearbook and year in italics.. Identify the location of the yearbook.
How to Paint Your Nails for School if You Are a Guy
Select a polish color that you can wear confidently.. Pick a darker color for more eye-catching nails.. Paint your nails with a bold, statement-making shade.
How to React when Someone Teases You
Change your perspective.. Answer teasing with a one-liner.. Make your voice strong.
How to Solve a Fight with Your Best Friend
Think about what you want to say to your best friend before you talk.. Ask them to talk to you alone and choose an intimate location.. Use a little bit of humor to ease the tension.
How to Get a Boyfriend if You're Very Shy
Work out what you're comfortable with.. Make him notice you.. Initiate contact with him.
How to Impress Someone
Seek out new and interesting experiences.. Care about other people.. Develop a talent
How to Know if You Should Ditch Your Friend
Think about how you feel around this person.. Evaluate your sense of self worth.. Consider your emotions after interacting with the friend.
How to Look Emo
Stock up on vintage or band shirts.. Select form-fitting outfits.. Choose slim-fit jeans or skirts in dark colors.
How to Check the Safety of an Internet Site
Use online security software to help, Download and use an online security service such as Norton or McAfee if possible.. Look where the page appears in Google.. Hover over the link to display the full URL.
How to Do Well in High School
Take good notes during class.. Pick a quiet area without any distractions.. Create a study schedule to get into the habit of studying every day.
How to Dress Semi-Formal As a Guy
Wear a fitted suit.. Go with a lighter-toned suit for daytime events.. Attend evening/nighttime events in a darker suit.
How to Maintain a Healthy Diet at School (Teens)
Eat breakfast every day before school.. Pack a full water bottle.. Put healthy snacks in your school bag.
How to Deal With a Crush
Copy their body language if you want to show that you're interested.. Act normal around them if you want to keep your crush a secret.. Give yourself some distance if you aren't able to hide your feelings.
How to Confront a Bully
Confront the bully in public.. Stand up and be confident.. Bring a friend with you when you confront the bully.
How to Resist the Temptation of Popping Pimples
Prevent skin damage by avoiding picking.. Keep your hands busy.. Limit your face time.
How to Deal With Your Mom After a Fight
Take some time apart.. Examine your role in the fight.. Try to see things from her perspective.
How to Avoid Backpack Injuries in Kids
Know that bigger isn't always better.. Look for padding and secure straps.. Pick packs with more pockets.
How to Ignore Bullies You Can't Get Away From
Minimize your reactions.. Give them the silent treatment.. Pretend you can't hear them.
How to Dress Hipster Grunge
Stick with simplicity.. Embrace loud graphic patterns.. Try out industrial textures.
How to Decorate a School Locker
Cover the inside of your locker in wrapping paper for a colorful touch.. Add a mirror to the inside if you want to freshen up your look.. Hang pictures across the inside to add a personal flair.
How to Lose Weight Fast (Teens)
Consult with a medical professional.. Determine if you actually need to lose weight, and if so, how much.. Make sure you're doing it for the right reasons.
How to Succeed on a First Date
Clean yourself up.. Dress to impress. Make yourself smell good.
How to Prepare For The First Day of School
Lay out your clothes and school supplies so they're ready to go.. Figure out how you're getting to school tomorrow.. Set 2 alarms 10 minutes apart so you're sure to wake up.
How to Be a Hippie As a Teen
Grow your hair to shoulder length.. Avoid using cosmetics or personal care items that use harmful chemicals.. Purchase your clothes from a thrift shop or second hand store.
How to Begin High School
Visit the school's website.. Go to freshman orientation.. Ask to visit the school.
How to Deal With a Bragging Friend
Change the subject.. Avoid competing with them.. Set an example for your friend.
How to Know if You're in Love as a Teenager
Accept the nervous feeling as normal.. Evaluate how often they cross your mind.. Make a list of all the things you love about the person.
How to Understand Boys
Pay attention to how he dresses around you to see if he puts in effort.. Notice if he touches and brushes against you when you're around him.. Listen to see if he remembers details about you.
How to Get a Person You Hate to Be Your Best Friend
Be the bigger person.. Treat your enemy nicely.. Pretend your enemy is a family member.
How to Find out if Your Crush Likes Someone Else
Watch your crush's eyes to see who they're following.. Observe who they're sitting by or initiating conversations with.. Take note of your crush getting nervous or excited around a specific person.
How to Lose Weight (for Girls)
Use a nutrition guide to help you make good choices.. Stick to healthy sources of fat.. Avoid sugary snacks and drinks.
How to Deal with Name Calling Bullies
Tell the bully to stop calling you names.. Avoid the person as much as possible.. Ignore the insult.
How to Be Safe on the Internet
Use strong, unique passwords.. Use a password manager to keep passwords safe and organized.. Enable multi-factor authentication on your accounts.
How to Get a Boy to Kiss You when You're Not Dating Him
Sit or stand close and touch him to show you're comfortable with him.. Make eye contact with him and maintain it.. Bite your lips to draw attention to your mouth.
How to Tell if a Girl Likes You in School
Watch to see if she pays attention to you when you speak.. Pay attention if you catch her glancing your way frequently.. Notice if she often sits or stands near you.
How to Rearrange Your Room
Ask permission first.. Get furniture sliders for big items.. Get rid of stuff to make extra space.
How to Ask a Girl out on a Date
Have an idea of where and when you want your date to be.. Ask her in person.. Go to a mutual friend for help.
How to Survive Your Junior Year of High School
Start thinking about your post-graduation plans.. Look into the SAT or ACT.. Get letters of recommendation early.
How to Find Out Whether a Girl Loves You or Is Just Being a Good Friend
Look for eye contact.. Watch for hair twirling.. Pay attention to body language.
How to Cover up a Boston Brace for Girls
Buy flowing shirts.. Shop for patterned tops.. Layer your clothing.
How to Not Be Annoying to Your Crush
Ask them open-ended questions to keep your conversation interesting.. Give your crush a chance to respond during conversations.. Be kind to your crush so they want to spend time with you.
How to Transfer High Schools in New York City
Make sure you have a valid reason to transfer.. Talk to your parents.. Discuss the need for a transfer with the staff at your school.
How to Have a Spa Sleepover
Make a guest list.. Choose a convenient date.. Plan the evening.
How to Invest As a Teenager
Talk to a parent or trusted adult.. Find a discount broker that offers custodial accounts.. Complete your application and deposit funds into your account.
How to Remove Clogged Pores Under Your Eyes
Wash your face with a mild cleanser to remove makeup, dirt, and oil.. Fill a pot with water and heat it to steaming on the stove.. Pour the water into a heat-safe bowl and place it on a level surface.
How to Keep the Conversation Flowing with a Girl (for Guys)
Start things off to invite her to talk.. Ask her some questions.. Make yourself look good throughout the conversation.
How to Keep Your Lunch Box Cold
Select an insulated lunch bag that suits your needs.. Go with a bento box if you have many items that need separating.. Choose a cooler-style box if you're packing a larger lunch.
How to Get Your Parents to Realize You Are a Teen Now
Ask for a meeting with one or both of your parents.. Choose a quiet time and location for this conversation.. Explain your requests clearly.
How to Help Teenagers Deal with Peer Pressure
Practice peer pressure scenarios.. Teach them to say "no.. Teach additional resistance strategies.
How to Know the Difference Between Emo and Scene
Examine the color choices.. Know the difference in hairstyles.. Look for black horn-rimmed glasses.
How to Hide Things from Parents
Use odd places.. Use multiple layers of defense.. Make a stash container.
How to Make Money (for Kids)
Make a babysitter's box or bag before your first gig.. Figure out how much you're going to charge.. Show up 15 minutes early to go over the rules with the parents.
How to Take Good Care of Your Body (for Tween Girls)
Be aware of how and why you get your period.. Prepare for your period by buying feminine hygiene products.. Stick to a skincare routine to prevent acne.
How to Flirt in Middle School
Let your crush catch you looking at them.. Smile at your crush whenever you see them.. Do activities with them to make it obvious that you like being around them.
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Go to Boarding School
Research boarding schools.. Prepare for the entrance tests.. Think about the cost of boarding school.
How to Cut Ties with Toxic Friends As a Teenager
Talk to your friend in a public place.. Consider writing a letter.. Set boundaries, respectfully.
How to Get a Boyfriend in Middle School
Practice good hygiene.. Wear a bit of makeup if you'd like to.. Wear clothes that make you feel good about yourself.
How to Have a Better Social Life
Use social media to connect with friends and friends of friends.. Initiate conversations with people.. Listen when people talk to you.
How to Make Friends in Your New Neighborhood
Smile and say hello to any neighbors you see.. Go for walks around your new neighborhood.. Compliment your neighbors to break the ice.
How to Have Friends
Display open body language.. Project positivity.. Maintain a personal sense of style
How to Create a Fake Boyfriend or Girlfriend
Pick a name and age.. Set up the background story.. Flesh out a personality.
How to Tell Your Parents You're Moving out of Home
Think things through.. Choose a sensible location.. Find out everything you can about your roommates.
How to Organize a Preschool Sleepover
Decide how many guests to invite.. Set a start time.. Set an end time.
How to Dress to Meet a Boy for the First Time
Research where you will be going to meet him.. Adjust to the time of day.. Balance casual looks with class.
How to Convince Your Parents to Move
Ask yourself why you want to move.. Plant the seed of moving.. Research potential new homes.
How to Show Your Parents You Are Responsible Enough to Own a Pet
Keep your room clean. Do your homework. Complete any chores they give you without complaining.
How to Convince Your Parents That Your Friends Are Good People
Find a good time to talk.. Set a reasonable goal.. Plan what you want to say.
How to Convince Your Parents to Let You Have a YouTube Account
Tell them why you want a YouTube account.. Focus on the benefits of getting a YouTube account.. Show your parents the kind of videos you want to watch or create.
How to Know for Sure if a Boy Likes You Before You Ask Him Out
Catch him smiling or laughing around you often.. Notice how often he makes eye contact with you.. See if he responds well to gentle body contact.
How to Tell if a Girl Is Flirting With You
Notice how frequently she looks at you.. Think about how often she teases you.. Pay attention to how often she touches you.
How to Help Make the Internet a Safer Place
Keep your computer secure.. Protect your online accounts.. Be on the lookout for phishing.
How to Make Money for Summer Vacation
Get a part-time job.. Perform chores for money.. Become a tutor.
How to Report Websites with Illegal Content
Gather information about the website.. Call local law enforcement if the content poses an immediate threat.. Find the right reporting website for your country.
How to Act Cool when You Have Few Friends
Be your own person.. Have a positive attitude.. Be cool, not perfect.
How to Talk to Parents So They'll Understand
Write your goals and plan ahead.. Choose the parent most likely to understand.. Write a letter or email if a discussion will be heated.
How to Maintain Your Relationship with Your Girlfriend
Work on the relationship each day.. Know when to spend time apart.. Have mutual interests.
How to Act Tough at School
Practice positive self-talk.. Learn to say no.. Conceal but don't ignore your feelings.
How to Be Original
Acknowledge your own uniqueness.. Have confidence in yourself. Try a new experience.
How to Dress for Graduation
Measure your height to find the right gown size.. Purchase a regalia set through your school for convenience.. Look into buying a pre-used package online for a discounted rate.
How to Help a Pregnant Teen Friend
Explore her choices.. Listen to her as she decides what to do.. Support her as she tells her parents.
How to Tell a Girl You Like Her Without Getting Rejected
Test the waters with compliments and kindness.. Talk to her alone once you're ready to let her know how you feel.. Let her know, briefly, that you appreciate her friendship.
How to Pack a Pencil Case for School
Start with the necessities.. Pack supplies in order of largest to smallest.. Add or remove supplies when needed.
How to Be a Good Son
Spend time with your parents.. Tell your parents what's going on in your life.. Express gratitude.
How to Ignore People Who Try to Pick on You
Don't make eye contact with the person.. Keep walking or doing whatever you were doing.. Count backwards from 100 silently in your head.
How to Wriggle Out of Boring Chores
Get in the shower.. Get your hands dirty.. Act like you're sick.
How to Shrink Pimples
Ice the pimple.. Apply aloe vera to the pimple.. Mix up a treatment with lemon and mint.
How to Convince Your Parents to Buy You a Computer or Laptop
Find some affordable laptops.. Identify the benefits of a laptop.. Address potential concerns.
How to Make a Puberty Kit for Your Daughter
Get a large box.. Consider what to put into the kit.. Stock the kit.
How to Know when It's Time to Find New Friends
Decide if you can be yourself around them.. Pay attention to how they treat you.. Notice if they actively listen to you.
How to Deal With an Online Predator
Recognize suspicious requests or behavior.. Look for signs that your child is being targeted by an online predator.. Block the person from contacting you.
How to Forget About a Girl You Love Who Has a Boyfriend
Allow yourself to feel what you're feeling to process the situation.. Refocus your thoughts whenever you find yourself thinking of her.. Avoid taking it personally that she doesn't love you back.
How to Budget Your Money As a Teen
Use budgeting software or apps to help with calculations.. Add up how much money you earn.. Add up costs you're responsible for.
How to Survive a Nerd Convention
Download the convention's app and event schedule.. Make a schedule of what you want to see most.. Start a shared calendar online with the rest of the members of your group.
How to Use Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Vanishing Treatment Cream
Determine if you are allergic.. Wash your face with a mild cleanser.. Apply the cream to your face.
How to Deal With Mean Comments on the Internet
Take a cyber-break.. Keep the comments in perspective.. Remove the comments.
How to Deal with Your Child Being Suspended from School
Ask the school to explain to you exactly what happened.. Don't jump to any conclusions until you have all of the facts.. Request written documentation regarding the suspension.
How to Handle Being the New Kid at School
Plan ahead the night before.. Choose an outfit that makes you feel great.. Do your best to stay calm and positive.
How to Comfort a Pregnant Teen Friend
Listen and offer support with open arms.. Keep the news to yourself.. Ask how you can help.
How to Fall Asleep Easier As a Teen
Don't check the time.. Do breathing and visualization exercises to relax.. Create a night-time ritual before going to bed.
How to Deal With Cyber Bullying As a Child or Teen
Resist the urge to respond directly.. Save every bullying message, image, email, and post.. Gather identifying information for bullies you don't recognize.
How to Beat Senioritis
Fulfill your graduation requirements.. Fulfill requirements to get into the university of your choice.. Think about your parents.
How to Tolerate an Annoying Brother
Keep calm.. Don't lash out or get angry.. Ignore them.
How to Get Emo Hair
Give yourself a deep side part.. Use bobby pins to get the look of bangs if you don't have them.. Wear your hair super-straight or wavy with straight bangs.
How to Fix Your Relationship With Your Parents (Teens)
Identify what your parents have done to upset you.. Determine what you would like to see change.. Turn the list into "I" statements.
How to Adjust to a New School
Take a tour of your school.. Meet your teachers.. Read the school handbook.