Dear Shayna,

I keep losing at basketball and can’t get better no matter how many times I try. What should I do to improve? Should I just give up?

Dear Basketball Ben,

Practice makes perfect. You’ll only get better if you try. So how about it? Give trying a try. You’ve got nothing to lose. If you love basketball, then I’m almost 100% sure my advice will work. Even if basketball is your main priority, l think you should still do other stuff. (Play baseball, or soccer, read, write, fence, draw, etc.) Invite friends over and practice basketball together. ________________________. The space l left is for you to put in your own creative, imaginative idea/ideas. If you don’t get better at basketball, remember that l recommended soccer.

Chag sameach and enjoy your matzah!

Best of luck,
Shayna B.

Shayna is a fifth grader and understands what kids in elementary school are going through. She is happy to help others navigate this tricky time. She can be reached at [email protected]. She is looking forward to hearing from you soon.