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    Posts Tagged ‘relationships’

    • Is Hooking Up Good for Girls?

      By Rachel Simmons | February 25th, 2010 | 114 comments

      As a relationship advice columnist for Teen Vogue, I get a lot of mail from girls in “no strings attached”…

      Tags: books, Communication, Dating, feminism, gender, relationships, sexuality
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 114 Comments »

    • Dr. B’s Guest Blog: Be Your Own Valentine!

      By Rachel Simmons | February 12th, 2010 | 3 comments

      By Dr. Jennifer Baumgartner
      There I sat, an anxious sixth grader, waiting while Valentine’s Day cards were opened and Sweet…

      Tags: media, Parenting, relationships, Self-Esteem
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 3 Comments »

    • 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…

      Tags: Ask Rachel, best friends, conflict, relationships
      Posted in Ask Rachel, Blogs | 1 Comment »

    • GirlTip #35: Expressing Feelings Doesn’t Make You Weak

      By Rachel Simmons | December 18th, 2009 | 8 comments

      Do you avoid telling friends you’re upset because you fear being seen as weak or overly sensitive? Remember: mature relationships…

      Tags: commnication, Friendship, GirlTip, relationships
      Posted in Girl Tips | 8 Comments »

    • You Asked for It: How to Talk to Girls About the Messages of New Moon, With a Free Activity Plan for Educators

      By Rachel Simmons | December 2nd, 2009 | 28 comments

      I think there’s been enough written about the dizzyingly bad messages “New Moon” telegraphs to girls. Among the cringe-worthy morals…

      Tags: Dating, Education, gender, media, Parenting, relationships
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 28 Comments »

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      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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