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    Posts Tagged ‘Friendship’

    • Fiona’s Blog: Operation Scarlet – How Periods Prepare Girls for a Life of Covert Activity

      By Fiona Lowenstein | September 20th, 2010 | 4 comments

      This week, high school junior and weekly guest blogger Fiona sounds off on the secrecy surrounding periods.

      Tags: body image, Fiona's blog, Friendship, Self-Esteem, sexuality
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 4 Comments »

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

      By Rachel Simmons | September 8th, 2010 | 5 comments

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

      Tags: Ask Rachel, Communication, Friendship, high school, Self-Esteem
      Posted in Ask Rachel, Blogs | 5 Comments »

    • Blaine Explains: My Best Friend is Under a Mean Girl’s Spell…Can I Save Our Friendship?

      By Blaine | August 3rd, 2010 | 8 comments

      Blaine helps a girl whose best friend is changing herself to fit in with the new girl. Can this friendship be saved?

      Tags: Blaine Explains, Communication, Friendship, relationships, Self-Esteem
      Posted in Ask Rachel, Blogs | 8 Comments »

    • Blaine Explains: I’m Jealous of My Best Friend!

      By Blaine | July 14th, 2010 | 1 comment

      Dear Blaine,
      My best friend and I are practically sisters. She knows me better than everyone in the world, and…

      Tags: Blaine Explains, Communication, Friendship
      Posted in Ask Rachel | 1 Comment »

    • Blaine Explains: My Best Friend is Obsessed with Her Boyfriend!

      By Blaine | June 17th, 2010 | 3 comments

      Ok. So my best friend and I have been best friends for 2 years, and we always have a lot of…

      Tags: Blaine Explains, Dating, Friendship
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 3 Comments »

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      Rachel advises a shy teen how to take small steps that could lead to big, positive changes.

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    • Girl Tip #61: Your Friends Will Disappoint You

      May 17th, 2013

      Freaking out & condemning a friendship when someone lets you down isn’t productive. No one is perfect, & your friendships…

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