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Dr. M is the author of five advice books for tweens and teens. Her latest is Where Should I Sit at Lunch? The Ultimate 24/7 Guide to Surviving the High School Years. She enjoys dancing, reading, working out and talking with young people about the issues that concern them. She holds a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
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Liz, a first-year college student, is the co-author of three books: Ask Dr. M and Liz; Getting to Know the Real You: 50 Fun Quizzes Just for Girls, and Girls: What's So Bad About Being Good? She loves to dance, paint, make collages, hang out with friends and, of course, give advice.
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Dear Dr. M & Liz,
My parents were divorced 5 years ago. And one day I got really sick and couldn't go to my dad's house. When I called him, he did not believe me. He said that my mom was hogging me. He hasn't called me in two weeks. What do I do?
—Angela, 11, Pennsylvania
Dear Angela,
It seems that your dad is taking out his anger with your mom on you—that's really not fair. Write a letter or send an email to your dad explaining again what happened and how you feel. Sometimes, people are so angry that they don't really hear what someone is saying. Your words might have a greater impact if your dad sees them on paper.
—Dr. M
Dear Angela,
Try calling your dad, explaining again what happened, that you really were too sick to go over to his house, that it had nothing to do with your mom. Reassure him that you want to spend time with him. If you think it will help, ask your mom to talk to your dad.
—Liz
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