How do I start a gay straight alliance (GSA) at my school?
Check out this video for information on how to start a GSA at your school.
How do I start an intertribal club at my school?
Charles, that’s a great idea. Starting an inter-tribal club is a great way to bring people together and make a large school seem smaller. It’s not that hard to do, and it could have an awesome payoff in the end. You might want to consider talking with someone at the…
How do I stop a cyberbully?
How do I stop a cyberbully who keeps bothering me and posting things about me that aren’t true? Alissa, I’m sorry you are being bullied. Bullying sucks and you don’t deserve to feel uncomfortable online, in school, or anywhere else. Thisis my advice- talk to a trusted adult (like a…
How do I stop my friend from using drugs?
Wow! What a great friend you are! Before we start, give yourself a pat on the back for taking this first step; for being a true friend and having the courage to face this and your friend head on! Now, to get to it… this may not be an easy…
How do I tell my grandma I like the boy she caught me having sex with that I still like him. How do I tell my parents I’m having sex?
Hey Victoria! Sounds like you are in a bit of a pickle and need some help, so I’m glad you wrote in. First off, I am and sorry about grandma catching you having sex. You can rest assured that you and your boyfriend are not the only people to have…
How do I tell people I am as Native American as American?
Auntie, how do I tell people I am as Native American as American, without being called a person who “doesn’t appreciate the ‘American’ lifestyle?” Check out this video for Auntie Amanda’s response.
How do we deal with racist teachers?
Wow! You’ve come to Auntie with a tough one, but I glad you’re thinking of ways to get a handle on the situation. It’s difficult to encounter racism on any level, much less on one where you are in a position of unequal power. This person is a teacher and…
How do you deal with people making fun of your size?
No one should be bullied because of their weight. When someone teases you about your weight it’s not your fault, and there is something you can do about it. Here are some tried and true tips for dealing with bullies. Usually bullies want to get a reaction out of you.…
What tips do you have for eating healthy?
*Sigh* These days there is sooo much hype around what to eat that it can get super confusing super fast. No fear though! Fortunately we can look toward our traditional ways of eating. To make it really simple – our ancestors ate a variety of whole foods that were close…
How do you know if you’re depressed?
I think I might be depressed. I guess my question is how do you know if you’re depressed? Is there anything that you can do about it? Sara, everyone goes through tough times at different points in their lives, and we all feel sad every now and then. But feeling…