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    Archive for the ‘Rachel’s Blog’ Category

    • 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.

      Tags: Education, guest blog
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 3 Comments »

    • “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.”

      Tags: Fiona's blog, guest blog
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 4 Comments »

    • 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 »

    • 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!

      Tags: Communication, Curse of the Good Girl, Parenting, relationships
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 6 Comments »

    • 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.

      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 6 Comments »

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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

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