Today's story is an original written by our friend Dr. Emily Kline. Heather and her friend Bediha uncover a sinister plot devised by their 5th grade teacher Mr. Flexer. Follow along to find out how they solve the problem.

Dr. Kline is the author of a book for grown-ups called "The School of Hard Talks: How to Have Real Conversations with Your (Almost Grown) Kids." The School of Hard Talks is a practical guide to having great relationships and productive conversations with kids about any topic, from making friends to staying out of trouble. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/438CPrZ

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