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    • Lilly Blogs in Haiku: On Frenemies, Heidi Montag, and Fifth Grade (Write Your Own Now!)

      Lilly Blogs in Haiku: On Frenemies, Heidi Montag, and Fifth Grade (Write Your Own Now!)

      By Lilly | January 26th, 2010 | 5 comments

      This week, I went through some of my old journals. In them, my preteen angst took many forms. I experimented…

    • She’s My Best Friend…Am I Hers?

      She’s My Best Friend…Am I Hers?

      By Rachel Simmons | January 20th, 2010 | 1 comment

      Hi Rachel,
      There’s this girl that I’ve been friends with for several years and I’ve always considered her as my…

    • She’s Nice to Me Online But Ignores Me at School

      She’s Nice to Me Online But Ignores Me at School

      By Rachel Simmons | January 13th, 2010 | 3 comments

      Dear Rachel,
      This popular girl that is in a few of my classes will Facebook chat me every night, and…

    • Is it Too Late to Apologize?

      By Rachel Simmons | December 24th, 2009 | 2 comments

      Hi Rachel,
      I started college last year and met my friend who quickly became a best friend. The problem is…

    • My Best Friend is My Bully

      My Best Friend is My Bully

      By Rachel Simmons | December 16th, 2009 | 12 comments

      Hi Rachel,
      There is a girl that I was best friends ever since kindergarten. Throughout our friendship I always felt…

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

      July 28th, 2010

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

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

      July 26th, 2010

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

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    • GirlTip #49: Listen to Your Emotions

      June 17th, 2010

      Painful emotions don’t only mean life is hard. They’re a sign from within that it may be time to make…

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