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    • 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…

    • When the Truth Hurts: Helping Daughters Be Honest in a Good Girl World

      When the Truth Hurts: Helping Daughters Be Honest in a Good Girl World

      By Rachel Simmons | November 18th, 2009 | 3 comments

      I had just started a fifth grade class when a student began waving her hand and doing that “Oooh! Oooh!…

    • Jealousy is Ruining My Friendship

      Jealousy is Ruining My Friendship

      By Rachel Simmons | November 11th, 2009 | 2 comments

      Dear Rachel,
      I know this girl, “Hunter,” who gets absolutely everything I want. Not just material things, but the way…

    • You’re Just Not That Into Her Anymore: BFF Breakups

      You’re Just Not That Into Her Anymore: BFF Breakups

      By Rachel Simmons | November 4th, 2009 | 6 comments

      Dear Rachel,
      My friend and I have been best friends for about 5 years now….The problem is, I feel like…

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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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