By Sophia Ackerman

Q: My younger siblings always come into my room and take my stuff. Help!

A: Your siblings might just want some time with you. If you haven’t already tried spending time with them, this is something that you may want to consider. This idea actually works, so I would definitely consider it. Just play a game that you know they like, and promise to play with them again if they stay out of your room.

Q: My friend responds to my texts an hour after I sent them. Sometimes it is something important and I am unable to reach her.

A: This friend might just be busy and you don’t know it. But it might be helpful to her if you gently reminded her to turn on her notifications. Maybe she didn’t even know that you were texting her.