Problem: Article: People who are hooked on drugs may try to hide their behaviors or minimize the drugs' effects on them. You can identify whether your mother has a serious problem that demands professional attention by looking at these physical signs: Changes in eating patterns (a lot more or a lot less) Weight loss or gain Bloodshot eyes with pupils bigger or smaller than normal Decline in physical appearance (e.g. not combing hair, not bathing regularly, or changing clothes) Strange smells on breath, body or clothing Shaky hands Poor coordination or balance Slurred speech Your mom's behavior may also be drastically different than it was before. You may notice your mom: No longer going to school or work Asking for money from you or other family members Hanging with different friends and at different houses or locations Getting into trouble with the police, neighbors, or landlord Acting suspiciously (e.g. hiding things, keeping her door locked, or sneaking out) Another area in which you might see changes that point to drug abuse is in your mother's mental functioning. People who abuse drugs may show some of the following warning signs: Being in a bad mood, really cranky, irritable or angry Acting tired or sad Seeming like they have a different personality Being afraid or paranoid without reason Acting hyper or giddy If you come across your mom's drug stash or any equipment related to her drug use, leave it alone. You will probably be tempted to throw it away or flush it down the toilet. Don't. A drug addict can become dangerous and completely unreasonable. She may get extremely angry or even be physically violent if you destroy her drugs. Plus, she will become desperate and go to any lengths to obtain new drugs. If you want, you can wait until another trusted adult is in the house and tell this person about what you saw. Let an adult take the responsibility for dealing with any drug paraphernalia. Doing so yourself could put you in danger.
Summary: Be aware of the physical signs of drug abuse. Take note of the behavioral signs. Pay attention to psychological changes. Don't touch her drugs.

Problem: Article: If you're going to make LGBT+ friends, it helps to know how to be a good friend, and what ignorant remarks to avoid. Your friends already have to deal with enough prejudice in the world, and they don't need any more from you (even if it's accidental). On TV and in films, the relationship seems to be all about one character and how their gay friend is always coming to the rescue. Obviously real life relationships don't work like that, so when it comes to your new friendship, treat it as you would any other relationship. Be a good listener. Perhaps your friend is going through a tough time or is trying to work out their own relationship issues. Remember that it's a give and take relationship, with your supportive input being just as vital. Don't stereotype. If your new friend is gay, they won't automatically like fashion, shopping, or other stereotypical interests. Take time to know them for who they are, and find what you have in common. Take an interest in their passions or dreams. One of the great aspects of friendship is sharing common interests while also learning more about each other's. For example, if your friend is a marathon runner, be the number one cheerleader at the finish line or attempt to enter one yourself. Or, if beach clean-up efforts are your friend's passion, be the first one at the beach with rake in hand. Support them. During times of crisis, who do you turn to? Your best friend, of course. Be the kind of BFF that your new friend can lean on and depend upon during times of crisis or emergency. Some people are worried about facing discrimination, so even if they tell you about their orientation, they might not be ready for other people to know. Don't talk about your friend's orientation unless they have told you it's okay. It may be worth asking them who they've come out to. For example, maybe they're out at school and with their sister, but not with the rest of their family. While over time some friendships do change, the ultimate aim is to be with your best friends always, learning from them, growing and changing with them and always been there, whatever distance and changes occur between you.
Summary: Learn about LGBT+ issues. Develop a relationship that is a two-way street. Avoid outing your LGBT+ friend without consent. Be prepared to be there for the long haul.

Problem: Article: This is another cute way to ask her out. If you know where she sits, leave a simple note in her desk that says that you like her asking her if she'll go out with you. Just make sure that she will actually find it right away, and that she'll be alone when she does. If she discovers it with a group of her friends, they will tease you both. Keep it short. Just say, I like you. Will you go out with me? and you'll get the point across. Give her a cute pair of earrings, a bouquet of flowers, or a nice notebook that she can write in. The gift can have a message in it asking her out or you can give her the gift while you ask her out. Make sure it is really small, so she doesn't feel awkward if she says no to you. Though this isn't something you should do when you get a bit older and more experienced, if you're only ten years old or so, it's okay to have one of your friends talk to her to see if she likes you first. This will take some of the pressure off and will make you feel less bad if it doesn't work out. Though you're officially too young to be on Facebook, if you're both active on other social media or if you just have email accounts, this could be another cute way to ask her out. Just make sure she checks her account regularly so you know whether or not she got your question. If it's around the holidays, Valentine's Day, her birthday, or just because, then you can give her a cute card complimenting her that asks her if she wants to go out with you. She'll feel special because you made the extra effort of getting her a card and will see that you put some thought into asking her out. This will also make you look more mature. If you're really brave and creative, then you can think of an infinite amount of ways to ask her out. Throw her a paper airplane that asks her if she wants to go out with you. Serenade her at recess; in this case you can show her a there's a more sensitive side to you by writing her a song.Give her a cookie that asks her out in the frosting. Make her a bookmark that asks her out and sneak it into the book she is reading. Being more creative will mean that you have to put yourself out there a little more, but if you have nothing to lose, this will be a great way to catch her eye.
Summary: Leave a note in her desk. Ask her out while giving her a small gift. Have your friends talk to her. Ask her out online. Give her a card. Get creative.

Problem: Article: to the job you're applying for. Since there are more applicants than there are jobs in Antarctica, you want to stand out as much as possible. Tailoring your resume can help you do that a tailored resume will show the hiring manager that you're the right fit for the job! To tailor your resume, update your employment history and job descriptions so you're focusing on the kind of experience that the hiring manager is looking for. Look for keywords in the job description and include them in your resume. For example, if the job description says "Looking for someone with excellent project management skills," you could include the keywords "project management" in your resume. It costs a lot of money for research stations to transport employees to and from Antarctica. Make yourself a more attractive candidate by agreeing to stay and work for a long period of time it will save the research station money, so they'll be more likely to hire you. The exact amount of time you'll need to work depends on the job, but in general, aim to commit to at least 6 months in Antarctica. In general, employers in Antarctica are looking for healthy candidates because of the harsh climate and demanding nature of the work. You may need to pass a physical exam to get the job you're applying for in Antarctica, so it's important that you're healthy and physically fit.
Summary:
Tailor your resume Commit to working in Antarctica for an extended period of time. Keep yourself in good physical shape.