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    • Guest Blog: Helping Girls Overcome Math Anxiety

      Guest Blog: Helping Girls Overcome Math Anxiety

      By dev | September 1st, 2010 | 3 comments

      In a new book, Jennifer Oullette takes on her own math anxiety and shares tips for parents on how to help girls overcome theirs.

    • “I Believe in the Power of Teenage Girls:” Meet New High School Guest Blogger Fiona!

      “I Believe in the Power of Teenage Girls:” Meet New High School Guest Blogger Fiona!

      By Fiona Lowenstein | August 29th, 2010 | 4 comments

      Meet new high school guest blogger Fiona, a “rising high school junior, a feminist, a musician, a crossword puzzler, a klutz, a debate nerd, a New Yorker, a history buff, a food enthusiast, a bicyclist, a pet owner, an avid reader and a blogger.”

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

      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…

    • No Offense, But I Was Just Kidding: Dealing with Mean Jokes

      No Offense, But I Was Just Kidding: Dealing with Mean Jokes

      By Rachel Simmons | August 15th, 2010 | 6 comments

      Rachel explains why “just kidding” is so toxic for girls, and shares the amazing, world famous No Joke Zone code to deal with it!

    • Lilly’s Final Blog: A Letter to my Younger Self

      Lilly’s Final Blog: A Letter to my Younger Self

      By Lilly | August 9th, 2010 | 6 comments

      With 20 days left before she starts college, Lilly bids farewell to blogging, thanks her readers and includes her favorite blogs from the last year.

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    • Guest Blog: Helping Girls Overcome Math Anxiety

      September 1st, 2010

      In a new book, Jennifer Oullette takes on her own math anxiety and shares tips for parents on how to help girls overcome theirs.

    • “I Believe in the Power of Teenage Girls:” Meet New High School Guest Blogger Fiona!

      August 29th, 2010

      Meet new high school guest blogger Fiona, a “rising high school junior, a feminist, a musician, a crossword puzzler, a klutz, a debate nerd, a New Yorker, a history buff, a food enthusiast, a bicyclist, a pet owner, an avid reader and a blogger.”

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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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