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    Posts Tagged ‘Self-Esteem’

    • Fiona’s Blog: Should Parents Photoshop Kids’ School Pictures?

      By Fiona Lowenstein | November 22nd, 2010 | 1 comment

      High school junior and guest blogger Fiona Lowenstein examines the new trend of parents photoshopping school pictures, and reflects on her own experience embracing imperfection.

      Tags: body image, media, Self-Esteem
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 1 Comment »

    • 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 | 0 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 | No Comments »

    • Beauty Redefined: A Case for Single Sex Education

      By Stephanie Licata | May 26th, 2010 | 9 comments

      Guest blogger Stephanie Licata talks to girls about how single sex education is changing their definition of beauty.

      Tags: body image, Education, guest blog, Self-Esteem
      Posted in Blogs, Rachel's Blog | 9 Comments »

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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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