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    • Lilly’s Blog: It’s Complicated – Girls’ Obsession with Facebook Relationship Status

      By Lilly | May 10th, 2010 | 2 comments

      Nothing in high school is private. Grades, fights, eating disorders, hook-ups, you don’t need a Gossip Girl to know everything…

      Tags: Dating, gender, Lilly's Blog, technology
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 2 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: Q & A with Award Winning Author, Blogger, Activist & Shero Courtney Martin

      By Lilly | April 25th, 2010 | 3 comments

      I’ve quoted her many a time and admired her for many a year; this week I’m thrilled to interview Courtney…

      Tags: activism, body image, Lilly's Blog, role models
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 3 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: Real Change or Real Clever? The New Plus-Size Craze in Fashion

      By Lilly | April 12th, 2010 | 0 comments

      What’s going on with magazines? Seriously, they’re doing some not-so-horrible things. And it’s sorta blowing my mind.
      As of late,…

      Tags: body image, Lilly's Blog, media
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | No Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: Being the Skinny Girl is No Picnic

      By Lilly | April 4th, 2010 | 22 comments

      It’s hard to be a heavy young woman. There’s no doubt about that. But I think sometimes we forget that…

      Tags: body image, bullying, Lilly's Blog, media
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 22 Comments »

    • Lilly’s Blog: The Conflicting Messages Girls Get About Growing Up Too Fast

      By Lilly | March 28th, 2010 | 3 comments

      Girls are congratulated for achieving beyond the means of their age. Yet America is continuously outraged and shocked by girls who experiment with adult behavior.

      Tags: Celebrities, gender, Lilly's Blog, media
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 3 Comments »

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    • The Mommy Vortex: Ode to Moms

      May 10th, 2012

      Celebrating inspiring moms and the experiences of motherhood that bind us together as women.

    • Fiona’s Last Blog: Four Drafts

      April 30th, 2012

      In her final blog, guest blogger and high school senior Fiona Lowenstein reflects on the process of blogging and the readers who have helped her grow over the past two years.

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    • GirlTip #3: Does a Good Friend Play With You Every Day?

      May 5th, 2012

      In a first grade discussion of what makes a good friend, several girls said, “You play together every day.” Gently…

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