I’ve travelled the country for almost two decades teaching children and parents tips and skills to build lives of integrity, confidence and self-compassion. In my research and life as a parent, I’ve developed a core group of insights that have offered wisdom and comfort, as well as the knowledge that we are not alone on this crazy ride.

In Rachel's latest piece for Time, she explores the new research on social media and teen body image.

Rachel explains why "just kidding" is so toxic for girls, and shares the amazing, world famous No Joke Zone code to deal with it!

How to handle parenting through grief.

What girls really need to know about friendships.

Learn why Guest Blogger Emily Gaines Buchler believes the BFF should not be encouraged.

Rachel discusses how parents can use the new movie "Inside Out" to teach emotional intelligence.

Read an excerpt from Susan Stiffelman's new book on practices for raising conscious, confident, caring kids.

Strategies you can use to help your daughter manage a challenge.

Guest blogger Signe Whitson explores what parents can do about bullying.