News & Press
THE NEW ‘F’ WORD: Teen Girls and Feminism
High school sophomore Klara takes on the new "F" word among teen girls, and argues why girls should take feminism seriously.
Remembering Geraldine Ferraro Through a 6th Grader's Eyes
Guest blogger and high school junior Fiona Lowenstein remembers what it was like to meet Geraldine Ferraro, the first female nominee for Vice President, when she was in sixth grade.
When Cyberbullying Goes Viral: Teen Rebecca Black's "Friday" Video
High school junior Fiona Lowenstein knows why 13 year old singer Rebecca Black became the target of viral cyberbullying for her music video "Friday."
Rachel, GLI & Secret Deodorant Partner for Mean Stinks Campaign
Introducing Mean Stinks, a new program to help girls end the mean streak!
Extraordinary Girls: Meet Joyce, a 16 Year Old Wrestler
Guest blogger and high school junior Fiona Lowenstein interviews sixteen-year-old, co-ed wrestler Joyce as part of her new series on teenage girls who break the mold.
Q&A with Emerging Leader & Federal Anti-Bullying Official Deborah Temkin
Meet Deborah Temkin, who was inspired by "Odd Girl Out" to become a federal bullying prevention official, and who helped coordinate today's White House summit on bullying.
I am not a "C:" A High School Rant on Hating Physics, College Pressure, & Doing What Makes You Happy
High school junior Julia refuses to let one bad grade define her.
De-Stressing Teen Girls: 5 Things NOT to Say
Psychologist Roni Cohen-Sandler gives parents the low down on the worst things parents can say to stressed out girls (and what to try instead!).
Fiona's Blog: Is Girl World More "Heathers" or "Mean Girls?"
Guest blogger and high school junior Fiona compares the girl bully heroines of the films "Heathers" and "Mean Girls:" which one is ultimately more realistic, and thus more powerful?
Fiona's Blog: Is Facebook Dangerous for Youth or a Global Game-Changer?
With protests and revolutions underway in the Middle East, guest blogger Fiona wonders: Can we still call Facebook a bad influence on younger generations?
Fiona's Blog: How to Fight With Your Best Friend
Guest blogger and high school junior Fiona Lowenstein offers concrete strategies to confront and resolve a conflict with a friend.
Guest Blog: How to Help Little Girls Deal with Bullying
The author of a new book about little girls and bullying offers concrete strategies and suggestions for parents.
Guest Blog: You, Like, Need to Stop Using the Word "Like"
Guest Blogger Zabrinah tried to stop using the word "like" -- and sounded like a robot. Now she's trying to get other girls to kick the "like" habit.
Cinderella Ate My Daughter! Q & A with Bestselling Author & Girl Shero Peggy Orenstein
Don't miss this funny, honest conversation with Peggy about the challenges of parenting girls through Princess Culture and beyond -- and what you can do about it.
Fiona & the SAT: Overcoming Myself
Guest blogger and high school junior Fiona Lowenstein is dreading the SAT. What is it about testing that scares girls so much?