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Real GirlTip #10: Real Girls Need Real Moms
Just like their daughters, moms often face good girl pressures of their own. But moms are the most important influence on a girl's ability to express herself. Listen to Rachel's advice on how you can avoid the curse of the good girl and model real girl behaviors for your daughter.
Real Girl Tip #1: Know Your Feelings
Listen to Rachel's advice on how accessing your "inside feelings" can help resolve conflicts peacefully and lead to healthier relationships.
Real Girl Tip #2: Respecting Feelings
Listen to what Rachel has to say about the importance of respecting your own feelings.
BFF 2.0: Rating & Beauty Contests Online
In the latest episode, Rachel breaks down why rating is a losing game--and why you should stop.
BFF 2.0: She's Texting While We're Hanging Out
BFF 2.0 is a video series designed to teach girls to use technology successfully in their friendships and avoid online drama. This is Episode One: Texting While Hanging Out.
BFF 2.0: Using Status Updates to Hash Out Conflicts
In the second episode of her new series, BFF 2.0, Rachel talks about using Facebook and AIM status updates to deal with friendship problems.
Real GirlTip #7: Apologize For The Right Reason
Do you sometimes apologize for the wrong reasons? Are you someone who never apologizes? In Real GirlTip #7 Rachel talks about how to apologize with confidence.
BFF 2.0: Is She Really Kidding? The Problem With "Joking" Online
In this episode of her series on friendship and technology, Rachel talks about how "just kidding" and "no offense" can start drama online.
Real GirlTip #9: The Teacher Doesn't Hate You
Listen to what Rachel has to say about the disadvantages of taking criticism too personally.
Real GirlTip #8: Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
In Real GirlTip #8, Rachel talks about the value of leaving your comfort zone and taking a real girl risk.
Real GirlTip #6: Set Goals For Tough Conversations
Did you know that conflict can be an opportunity to get what you want from from a friendship? Listen to what Rachel has to say about difficult conversations in this video for Real GirlTip #6.
Real GirlTip #5: Don't Take It Personally
Do you take it personally when someone offers you feedback? Listen to Rachel talk about accepting criticism gracefully.
BFF 2.0: Formspring, Love It or Leave It!
In this episode of BFF 2.0, Rachel shares her thoughts on the dangers of Formspring. Listen to what she has to say.
Real GirlTip #4: Own Your Strengths
Listen to Rachel talk about how to change good girl speak into real girl strong self-expression.
Real GirlTip #3: Use Your BFF Voice
Listen to Rachel's advice on how to use positive self-talk to deal with negative thoughts.