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.
When a Learning Difference Becomes an Opportunity
Did you know that having a learning difference can be incredibly empowering for a girl?
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.
Beautiful: Being an Empowered Young Woman
A new book shows teen girls how to celebrate the beauty within themselves and their peers.
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.
Girl Friendship Drama: When It’s Time to Stop Perseverating and Let It Go
What girls really need to know about friendships.
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.
The Things We Cannot See: Changing How We Think About Girls And Power
Read Rachel's reaction to Harvard's recent study on women's leadership.
Not Without My Smartphone: The Case For Somewhat Distracted Parenting
Here's why being on your phone doesn't make you a bad parent.
Are Girls More Vulnerable to College Pressure?
What is it about being a girl that can make her lose what psychologists call "intrinsic motivation"?