Soccer

Dear Jessica,
I am chosen to play in A leauge soccer. I am glad that I'm chosen. But the problem is my friends are all in B leauge soccer. This opportunty jumps out at me. Should I do it or should I stay with my friends?
 Soccer Fan

 Dear Soccer Fan,
 This is a tough situation. Think about something. Do you really want to stay on the B leauge when you know you are good enough to be on the A leauge? I can tell your friends are important to you. If you decide to play in the A leauge, you can always make new friends.

TV isn't too much...... Or so we thought

 Dear Jessica,
I baby-sit for four little kids. The kids want to do nothing but watch TV. Every time I check on the kids, they are watching shows like Barney and Sesame Street. Jessica, I tried suggesting other activites but the kids won't turn off the TV. Do you have any ideas? Because I ran out of them.
       TV Crazed

Dear TV Crazed,
It's good that you realized this situaution is a problem. It's also a good thing that you tried suggesting other activities. If I were you, I would talk to the parents about this. Do they normally let thier kids watch this much TV? Is there a limit on TV time? If so, that limit needs to be estalblished while you are baby-sitting. There is such thing as too much TV.  Then try to do those other suggested activities.

It's Cold Outside

 Dear Jessica,
 I have to sing " Baby, It's Cold Outside" in the Christmas musical. I like singing. But the problem is my duet partner.  He is always sick. I can't go three feet near him without having this problem. Do you have any ideas for me?
        Warm but Cold

  Dear Warm but Cold,
This is a common problem.  It's true that you are always warm to people but being cold to somone who is always sick is not okay.  You have to deal with it.