News & Press
Is the Answer No? Ask for it, Anyway
Telling your friend how you really feel is a good way to practice self-advocacy.
On Campus, Failure Is On The Syllabus: Read about Rachel in the New York Times
Rachel's Smith College initiative, “Failing Well," was profiled in the New York Times.
Dear Rachel: My Friend Passed Away
Rachel advises a teen on grieving the loss of a dear friend.
Jealousy is Ruining My Friendship
How to handle being friends with the girl who has everything.
How to Break Away From A Bad Friendship
Rachel's advice on how to deal with being "dumped" by your BFF.
Angry Status Updates on Facebook: Discuss
Whenever we’re in a fight, my best friend writes about it in her status.
How Social Media Is a Toxic Mirror
In Rachel's latest piece for Time, she explores the new research on social media and teen body image.
No Offense, But I Was Just Kidding: Dealing with Mean Jokes
Rachel explains why "just kidding" is so toxic for girls, and shares the amazing, world famous No Joke Zone code to deal with it!
Three Friends, One Odd Girl Out: Cracking the Girl Threesome
How to help your middle-school daughters be kind.
How to Talk With Your Daughter About Her Sexuality
What girls wish their parents had told them.
Girl Friendship Drama: When It’s Time to Stop Perseverating and Let It Go
What girls really need to know about friendships.
Do Our Daughters Really Need A Best Friend?
Learn why Guest Blogger Emily Gaines Buchler believes the BFF should not be encouraged.
Anna's Blog: Don't Compete, Be Who You Are
Confidence and happiness make competition unnecessary.
How Parents Make Things Worse For Struggling College Students
Learn how the support you think you are giving your new college student might actually be more harmful than helpful.
Why Failure Hits Girls So Hard
Learn how girls tend to deal with failure differently than boys.