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    Archive for October, 2010

    • Why Am I So Angry at My Best Friend?

      By Rachel Simmons | October 27th, 2010 | 4 comments

      A letter from Rachel’s inbox about friends growing apart, with Rachel’s advice on how to deal.

      Tags: Ask Rachel, conflict, friendships
      Posted in Ask Rachel, Blogs | 4 Comments »

    • Fiona’s Blog: Remembering the Grandmother I Loved and Admired

      By Fiona Lowenstein | October 26th, 2010 | 7 comments

      High school junior Fiona remembers the grandmother who taught her about women’s independence, and examines the pressure to grieve in the “right” way.

      Tags: culture, death, Fiona's blog, grandparents
      Posted in Rachel's Blog | 7 Comments »

    • The Nine Most Common Myths About Bullying

      By Rachel Simmons | October 19th, 2010 | 3 comments

      We all think we’d recognize a bully if we saw one, but much of what we know about social aggression among kids is wrong. Last week, Rachel wrote a column for Newsweek exploring the most common myths about bullying.

      Tags: bullying
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 3 Comments »

    • Fiona’s Blog: What’s Wrong with a Guy Holding the Door for Me? Are Chivalry & Feminism Incompatible?

      By Fiona Lowenstein | October 18th, 2010 | 7 comments

      High school junior and guest blogger Fiona Lowenstein tackles the notion of chivalry in a modern world.

      Tags: boys, Fiona's blog, gender, leadership
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 7 Comments »

    • GirlTip #51: Healing a Conflict Takes Time

      By Rachel Simmons | October 14th, 2010 | 1 comment

      Is an apology an end? Moving beyond a conflict in a close relationship can’t mean picking up where you left…

      Tags: apologies, GirlTip
      Posted in Girl Tips | 1 Comment »

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