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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: 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.
Instagram Unmasked: A Teen Explains Why It’s All the Rage
Guest blogger and high school junior Valerie Aber breaks it down for us.
VIDEO: Rachel Talks With The Today Show About Teen Violence
After the savage beating of a middle school girl in Florida, Rachel talks with the Today Show about the crisis of violence among teens.
Guest Blog: Teens in the Twitterverse
A wake up call to how our kids are loving, loathing, and learning in 140 characters or less.
Letter to a Teenage Girl: Why You Shouldn't Sext. Ever.
In her final post, anti-bullying activist Ally Pereira writes a letter to a girl who's thinking about sending someone a sexual photo.
Why Girls Need to Learn About CyberDRAMA, Not Just CyberBULLYING
In her travels around the country, Rachel's discovered "cyberbullying fatigue." Here are some ways to deepen the conversation about digital citizenship with girls, along with strategies to avoid the far more common "cyberdrama" in their lives.
Fiona's Blog: Facebook Destroys the Real Girl
High school junior and weekly guest blogger Fiona explores how Facebook erodes girls' authenticity.