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    Archive for August, 2009

    • Time

      By Melissa Hardy | August 31st, 2009 | 0 comments

      When Being a Good Girl Is Bad. TIME talked with Simmons about how to raise girls who aren’t afraid to be assertive and even a little less than perfect.

      Posted in Rachel in the Media | No Comments »

    • When a Learning Difference Becomes an Opportunity

      By Rachel Simmons | August 29th, 2009 | 4 comments

      Did you know that having a learning difference can be incredibly empowering for a girl? I recently interviewed Sara, 17…

      Tags: Inner Resume
      Posted in Rachel's Blog | 4 Comments »

    • GirlTip #20: Emotional ESP

      By Rachel Simmons | August 28th, 2009 | 0 comments

      Some girls think a close friend is a person who knows how you’re feeling without you having to tell her.…

      Tags: Communication, Friendship, GirlTip
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    • GirlTip #19: Do You Like the Person, or Just Want to be Liked?

      By Rachel Simmons | August 26th, 2009 | 0 comments

      Good Girls are taught to value ourselves by how well-liked we are. When we meet a new person, many of…

      Tags: Friendship, GirlTip, Inner Resume
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    • Event List (don’t delete!)

      By dawn | August 26th, 2009 | 0 comments

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