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    • Guest Blog: The Myth of “More is Better”

      By Stephanie Licata | August 18th, 2010 | 6 comments

      From AP classes to sports, clubs and the performing arts, teens are busier than ever. Is more really better? This…

      Tags: Communication, Curse of the Good Girl, Education, guest blog, high school
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 6 Comments »

    • 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 »

    • Guest Blog: It’s Not About Winning – Authentic Leadership for Girls

      By Stephanie Licata | June 23rd, 2010 | 1 comment

      I can still feel the agony of defeat: losing my fifth grade class presidential election. I was SO sure I…

      Tags: guest blog, leadership
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 1 Comment »

    • Beauty Redefined: A Case for Single Sex Education

      By Stephanie Licata | May 26th, 2010 | 9 comments

      Guest blogger Stephanie Licata talks to girls about how single sex education is changing their definition of beauty.

      Tags: body image, Education, guest blog, Self-Esteem
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 9 Comments »

    • Guest Blog: How to Conquer Prom Drama

      By Stephanie Licata | April 19th, 2010 | 19 comments

      by Stephanie Licata
      It’s the middle of a lunch period at an all-girls high school. I am sitting in my…

      Tags: Communication, friendships, guest blog
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 19 Comments »

    Latest Blog Posts

    • Back to School Pep Talk! 8 Tips for a Confident & Successful Year

      September 8th, 2010

      Rachel shares her best back-to-school advice for girls, including the importance of rocking a crazy dance in your room.

    • Force-Feeding Feminism: Why Girls Aren’t Interested…or Are They? 

      September 6th, 2010

      In her debut blog, high school junior Fiona asks: Is the “F-Word” social suicide?

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    • GirlTip #50: The Importance of Naming Your Fears

      August 10th, 2010

      When you’re feeling anxious about doing something, be it a phone call or big request or tough conversation, ask yourself what’s the worst…

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