This is a very embarrassing situation, for many years I suffered from dried and dark elbows. I was so conscious about this problem that I never wore any clothes that would make this problem visible, not even in those summer days when the heat is unbearable. However I am not alone, many people around the world struggle with this shame. Luckily I was able to solve this problem and I want to share... read more »

Photography isn't rocket science. But for some people, it truly is. Someone asks you "Does this look okay"? Well I would just say "It's not my choice if it looks okay, it's yours." When your taking pictures, do it how you want! Show your personality by taking your shots. Nobody should tell you how it looks. It's your masterpiece, so show what it's wor... read more »

Fact of Life Everyone in this world need to go through different stages of life. Teenage is one of them. A very interesting fact of life is that the two persons belonging to different stages of life usually can't understand each other because they are thinking with totally different perspectives. For example when you was a teenager your thinking was totally different than what you are hav... read more »

Boys can be difficult to read, the whole time that you think that they are thinking about you, they are really thinking about her! It is important to remember that a boy "friend" will ever only be a "friend", yes you may have sex and you may make out but he will always only think of you as a friend. Why? Boys are more likely to be attracted to others and call their less... read more »

COMMUNICATION-TALK , TALK ,TALK "They grow up fast" isn't just a saying, it's the truth! Sadly for many parents the teen years seem to signify the end of innocence , especially in society that encourages teens to grow up quickly.Parents who thought they were great communicators and doing a good job can suddenly see things change overnight.This is not the time to stop talkin... read more »

Even though you are eleven years old the first thing you need to do is not feel guilty. I used to wet the bed also when I was a child. It wasn't because I was lazy and didn't feel like getting out of bed and I don't remember being awake when the deed was done. As long as you are not doing it on purpose there is no need to feel guilt. It helps also if your parents don't make... read more »

"WHAT did you just say?" When you're in a relationship, be it family, friend, or significant other, problems will arise from time to time. Usually (or hopefully, considering the alternatives), said problems will surface in the form of verbal disagreement. Verbal disagreement is fine, but when emotions and tensions start to run hot, the disagreement becomes what is more commonl... read more »

Your birthday and your mates are very important to you, and so is your judo class. So it is understandable that you are upset and frustrated. You must be very thoughtful and sensitive to have noticed that even though your mum has told you to do what you would like to do, she is not happy. I want to share some things for you to think about: I do not want you to feel guilty or unhappy. I just w... read more »

Our children are unfairly bombarded with sex and nudity too many times a day for us to just expect kids to 'behave'. Children have a natural curiosity with their bodies, they have hormones raging through their blood stream, peer pressure, and we expect a ten minute birds and bees conversation is going to keep our kids from having sex, experimenting with heavy petting or masturbating? ... read more »

Marina, I understand what you are going through and I think I can offer some advice. The first thing you need to do is find out what body type you are and then you need to increase you metabolism. Both my mother and sister followed Michael Thurmond's plan. Michael is an adviser on the Biggest Loser TV show. This is a lifestyle change and not a diet per se. Michael Thurmond's 6 Week B... read more »