学进去

I want to stay a kid forever. I love my birthday, but I don’t want to be older.

—Haddie, Washington

The great thing about growing up is that it doesn’t happen all at once. Day after day, you’ll have new experiences which can be scary, but it can also be fun.

When we feel sad about growing up, try thinking of all the things you hope to happen when you’re older. It’s good to enjoy being a kid, but you should know that some adults say they still feel like kids!

I like fantastic books, and I’m thinking of writing one. But I don’t know how to begin. Please help!

—Liam, Pennsylvania

One idea is to list “top five” memories, such as your top five trips, funny things that happened at school and so on. Choose one of these for a story. Another idea is to imagine what book you’d like to write. As words pop into your mind, write them down. Then challenge yourself to write s story using all of those words. Good luck writing.

Kids tease（嘲笑）me because I’m the slowest runner in my class. What can I do?

—Tiona, Oregon

We’re sorry to hear that. These kids may be looking for attention, and if you don’t give it to them, they may stop.

If that doesn’t work, you could try replying with kindness. Sometimes kind words are the best answer to them. If the teasing continues, be sure to talk to someone who can help. If improving your running speed is something you’d like to work on, you could also ask your gym teacher for advice.