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| Dr. M is the author of five advice books, including Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? How to Have Fun, Survive the Preteen Years, and Remain True to Yourself, both written with her teenage daughter. Dr. M shares this advice column with Molly, a middle school student who loves to play soccer, dance, write and spend time with her friends. |
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Dear Dr. M and Molly,
I'm getting braces in three days and I'm really nervous. What if my friends laugh at me? Will they hurt? What will and won't I be able to eat? What if EVERYONE, not just my friends, everyone, laughs at me? Help!
—Nervous, 9, Massachusetts
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What You Should Know
Keep in mind that Dr. M and Molly's suggestions are based on their own life experiences and may not work for you. Their advice is a great place to start, but you should always talk with a parent, guardian or other trusted adult before making important decisions or if you have a serious problem. |
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