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    Archive for February, 2011

    • Fiona’s Blog: Is Girl World More “Heathers” or “Mean Girls?”

      By Fiona Lowenstein | February 28th, 2011 | 4 comments

      Guest blogger and high school junior Fiona compares the girl bully heroines of the films “Heathers” and “Mean Girls:” which one is ultimately more realistic, and thus more powerful?

      Tags: bullying, culture, film review, Fiona's blog
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 4 Comments »

    • GirlTip #54: Your Body Talks, Even When You Don’t

      By Rachel Simmons | February 22nd, 2011 | 6 comments

      You may not be talking, but your body might be. Crossed arms, rolled eyes, tossed hair: it all says something.…

      Posted in Girl Tips | 6 Comments »

    • Dear Rachel: I Can’t Stop Lying!

      By Rachel Simmons | February 17th, 2011 | 2 comments

      Dear Rachel,
      Sometimes it’s hard for me to tell the truth because I feel like I’m going to get in…

      Posted in Ask Rachel, Blogs | 2 Comments »

    • Fiona’s Blog: Is Facebook Dangerous for Youth or a Global Game-Changer?

      By Fiona Lowenstein | February 15th, 2011 | 0 comments

      With protests and revolutions underway in the Middle East, guest blogger Fiona wonders: Can we still call Facebook a bad influence on younger generations?

      Tags: Egypt, Facebook, Fiona's blog
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | No Comments »

    • Fiona’s Blog: How to Fight With Your Best Friend

      By Fiona Lowenstein | February 14th, 2011 | 14 comments

      Guest blogger and high school junior Fiona Lowenstein offers concrete strategies to confront and resolve a conflict with a friend.

      Tags: Communication, conflict, Fiona's blog, Friendship
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 14 Comments »

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    • Fiona’s Blog: Maybe SHE’S Just Not That Into YOU (or: Stupid Hook-up Stereotypes)

      January 23rd, 2012

      Guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein is sick of seeing girls depicted as hopeless romantics after random hook ups…what happens when she’s just not that into him?

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    • GirlTip #57: Everyone is NOT Looking at You

      June 5th, 2011

      On vacation, I went to a gym & worked out in front of a large window. Several people walked by…

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