Katie Styzek
School Counselor
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How to
Write a Letter to Your Teacher
Your teacher plays an important role in your life, and sometimes you want to show your appreciation by writing them a letter. While writing a good letter might seem hard, it's easy once you get started. Your teacher will...
140 Heartfelt Thank You Messages for Teachers from Parents
Great notes & gifts to show appreciation for your child’s teachersWe all know that teachers are superheroes, but how do you properly express just how thankful you are for their otherworldly educational efforts? If you�...
Practical Ways to Be More Mature That You Can Try Today
Make better decisions, treat others with respect, and take responsibilityMaturity is more than a matter of age. There are mature 6-year-olds and immature 80-year-olds. Maturity is a matter of how you treat yourself and o...
How to
Deal With Bullies
Bullies come in all shapes and sizes. Nobody deserves to be bullied, but many of us deal with them over time, often as children. Either way, when you find yourself being bullied, there are many steps you can take to stop...
How to Stop Being Friends with Someone Respectfully and Politely
Break up with a friend while protecting their feelingsEnding a friendship can be just as tricky as ending a relationship. You don’t want to hurt them, but you definitely don’t want to keep seeing them. The key is mak...
How to Be Popular in School
Be yourself and win over your peers with these expert tips Looking for the secret to popularity? You're in the right place. You can become popular by being true to yourself, inclusive of others, and involved in your comm...
How to
Stop Your Friends from Making Fun of You
If it seems like your friends are always making fun of you, you should probably look a little closer to make sure they are actually your friends. It's different with bullies, who are hoping to strike a nerve. A true frie...
How to
Be Quiet
You know that quiet person in the corner of the room, listening carefully to friends and colleagues? Sometimes, silence is the key to success in relationships and work—but how can you learn to pipe down more in your li...
How to
Be a Mature Teenager
Teens are often called immature by their parents or older peers. Because of this, you might be on a mission to become more mature. In general, maturity comes with age—you may not be able to truly mature until you go th...
How to
Make New Friends Quickly
If you've recently moved to a new city, started a new job, or changed schools, you're probably in a rush to make new friends. Or maybe you're just not clicking with your current friends anymore and you're ready for a cha...
How to
Handle Being Laughed at Behind Your Back
The feeling that you are being laughed at behind your back is a common and often upsetting phobia. You do not, however, have to feel down about yourself if others are antagonizing you surreptitiously. Take a critical eye...
How to
Deal With a Mean Teacher
Nobody wants to deal with a mean teacher. Not only can mean teachers make you hate coming to class, but they can also make you feel bad about yourself. If you’re dealing with a mean teacher, you should try to adjust yo...
How to
Stop People from Mocking
It can be difficult dealing with mocking and teasing from others. Their words can hurt your feelings and make you feel small and alone. However, there are a number of things that you can do to limit how much their mockin...
How to
Leave a Group of Friends
Friendships don’t always last. If you have a group of friends who are domineering, annoying, or otherwise bad for your health, you should rightly think about leaving them. Leaving a group of friends can be sudden or ...
How to
Stop a Mean Girl Bully
Mean girl bullying tends to be conducted behind the scenes, out of sight from teachers and parents, and often consists of social torment and ostracization. This behavior can be extremely damaging for those on the receivi...
How to
Hide Tears at School
Although crying is a perfectly normal human emotion that we all experience sometimes, it can be embarrassing to cry at school. Fortunately, there are a number of tips and tricks that can help you to hide your tears at sc...
How to
Pack a Pencil Case for School
Packing and organizing your pencil case for school is the best way to make sure your year will be as stress free as possible. Finding the right pencil case can make packing your supplies even easier. Throughout the year,...
How to
Survive Through School with a Horrible Teacher
If you are faced with a horrible teacher, you need to do more than just survive. You need to protect yourself while still getting your education – and maybe, if you’re lucky, learn a bit about how to handle difficult...
How to
Get Ready for School
Getting into a routine of preparing for school the day and night before makes getting up and getting ready in the morning much easier. Getting ready for school doesn't just involve waking up and getting dressed. It also ...
How to
Live Without Friends During School Years
If you don't have friends in middle school, high school, or college, it’s easy to feel discouraged and sad, especially if you’re surrounded by outgoing people with busy social lives. While living without friends can ...
