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    Archive for July, 2010

    • Lilly’s Blog: Ten Commandments for a Teenage Feminist

      By Lilly | July 28th, 2010 | 29 comments

      So you’ve decided to become a feminist? Awesome! Welcome to the club!

      Tags: activism, feminism, girls leadership, Lilly's Blog
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 29 Comments »

    • “I Want to Go Home:” Helping Your Child Overcome Summer Camp Homesickness

      By Rachel Simmons | July 26th, 2010 | 0 comments

      Rachel, co-founder of the Girls Leadership Institute Summer Camp, offers tips to manage the anxiety and unrest of having a homesick child.

      Tags: Parenting, relationships, summer camp
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | No Comments »

    • Blaine Explains: My Boyfriend Wants It All On His Terms

      By Blaine | July 23rd, 2010 | 1 comment

      Dear Blaine,
      So I’ve liked this boy for a long time, and he’s finally come around. When we’re together, he…

      Tags: Blaine Explains, boys, Communication, Dating
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 1 Comment »

    • Guest Blog: How Volunteering as a Teen Changed My Life

      By Stephanie Licata | July 21st, 2010 | 2 comments

      Guest blogger Stephanie Licata remembers the day she understood her own privilege and learned the value of public service.

      Tags: community service, girls leadership, guest blog
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 2 Comments »

    • Blaine Explains: I’m Jealous of My Best Friend!

      By Blaine | July 14th, 2010 | 1 comment

      Dear Blaine,
      My best friend and I are practically sisters. She knows me better than everyone in the world, and…

      Tags: Blaine Explains, Communication, Friendship
      Posted in Ask Rachel | 1 Comment »

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