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SKGfun Contemporary Edition (July/August)

In this issue, we take a peek at the Contemporary genre! Enjoy articles inspired by "The Christy Miller Series," "The Fault in Our Stars," and "The Secret Language of Sisters." Read an interview with New York Times Bestselling Author Luanne Rice, learn how to give support to loved ones in times of need, and discover the pros and cons of the contemporary genre.

In this issue, we take a peek at the Contemporary genre! Enjoy articles inspired by "The Christy Miller Series," "The Fault in Our Stars," and "The Secret Language of Sisters." Read an interview with New York Times Bestselling Author Luanne Rice, learn how to give support to loved ones in times of need, and discover the pros and cons of the contemporary genre.

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SUPPORT JULY/AUGUST 2017<br />

What do we do when a friend’s mom is only given a few months to live, or how do we help a cousin who is<br />

struggling because her parents are in the process of getting a divorce? Do we immediately go to their sides with<br />

advice? Do we wait for them to come to us? Do we cry with them, or do we try to cheer them up and get their<br />

minds off the current situation? What is the best way to be there for someone and to show them that you truly<br />

care? Even if the situation is that your best friend is nervous about an upcoming audition or your brother got an<br />

injury that keeps him from playing his favorite sport this season, I believe the best kind of support you can give<br />

is to<br />

The meaning of dependable is to be<br />

- b e d e p e n d a b l e -<br />

It’s simply letting that person know that you’re there for her/him no matter what happens. However, what does<br />

that look like? Well, there are multiple ways, but the first is to let them know. Depending on the situation, this<br />

could be said face-to-face, in a text, or as a note/card. It’s important for them to know that when they’re ready to<br />

talk to someone, or need to get their minds off their worries for a change, you’re always there.<br />

The second is to<br />

- r e s p e c t t h e m -

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