Gera Anderson, PsyD

What to Do When You’re Bored

Try these fun and entertaining activities to pass the time Being bored can be a big bummer. Whether you’re stuck inside, at school or work, or waiting to catch a flight, no one likes to be bored. Luckily, you’ve come...

How to

Make a Girl Who Is Really Mad at You Forgive You

It’s easy to get frustrated when a girl that you care about is mad at you—especially if it feels like you don’t deserve it. Getting her to forgive you can be challenging, but try to put your ego aside and make an h...

How to Cope With a Friend That Is Also Friends with Someone That You Hate

Have a friend you love spending time with, but they have a friend you just hate? That’s definitely not an easy spot to be in! Luckily, it’s totally possible to work around this situation. Whether you're looking to ge...

How to Sincerely Apologize When You Hurt Someone By Mistake

Understand how to make amends with someone, from saying “sorry” to taking responsibility and asking for forgivenessAre you worried that you may have hurt someone’s feelings unintentionally and don’t know how to ...

11 Easy Ways to Spend Time with Your Boyfriend When You Have Strict Parents

Win your parents over with our expert-approved tipsIf your parents have a lot of rules, it can be really hard to date. Luckily, there are ways to keep your parents happy and keep dating. We’ll share some tips about how...

How to

Sleep after Watching, Seeing, or Reading Something Scary

Sometimes watching a movie or reading a book can be so scary that it’s tough to fall asleep afterwards. Even a shadow or a strange noise can be enough to leave you lying awake for hours. You’re not alone in feeling t...

How to

Have Fun Alone

Are you faced with lots of time to yourself? Great! There are plenty of ways to use your free time, from cultivating your creativity to giving into some unabashed self-indulgence. Read on for inventive ideas of how to ta...

How to

Apologize for a Racist Comment

Whether intentional or not, you might find yourself having to apologize for something you said that was racist. Before making an apology, plan your words so that you can deliver them effectively. When making an apology, ...

How to

Show Someone You Don't Care

What's worse than getting rejected by a crush? When that crush starts playing cruel games with you after! Don't let a former crush hurt you by teasing you for the way you feel. Instead, turn the situation around — ...

How to

Deal With Your Friend Who Is Being Jealous of Your Other Friends

It’s natural to have a number of friends in your life. If your friends all get along well, that's great. But sometimes friends don’t get along, which can be difficult if you feel stuck in the middle. When one friend ...

How to

Be Happy when You Are Grounded

It’s hard to feel happy when you’re grounded. Your beloved electronics may be in the hands of your parents, your friends may not be allowed to visit, or you may even be stuck in your room. Suddenly, you feel upset, u...

How to

Get Freedom with Overprotective Parents as a Teenage Girl

Being a teenage girl is hard. You have to worry about your grades, your social life, and all of the changes that you're going through on a daily basis. To make matters worse, you might have overbearing parents who have s...

How to

Study Abroad

You're incredibly excited to study abroad and to experience a new culture. Not only will you be embarking on an adventure you'll never forget, but you'll also be learning a lot and expanding your horizons in the process...