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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.
The New Odd Girl Out: 5 Ways To Talk With Your Daughter About Technology
Want to talk with your daughter about why she loves and struggles with social media? Here are five conversation starters for parents.
The BFF 2.0 Tour: Welcome to Your Daughter’s Social World Online
As part of her new series celebrating the revised and updated Odd Girl Out, join Rachel on a tour of BFF 2.0, girls' online social universe.
Why a Parent's Empathy is Vital for a Bullied Girl -- and Why It Often Goes Out the Window
In the newly revised and updated Odd Girl Out, Rachel explores the power of an adult's empathy for a targeted or bullied girl.
The Return of OGO: Announcing the Newly Revised & Updated Odd Girl Out!
Ten years after it was first published, Rachel has revised and updated Odd Girl Out with four new chapters of strategies & insights for girls, parents and educators.
My Love Letter To Twitter: Antidote to the Curse of the E-Good Girl
Why Twitter is helping women and girls be more concise, less selfless and more self-promoting.
The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth: A Conversation with Alexandra Robbins
Why is 7th grade so hard? Why are popular people mean? Is high school anything like real life? Check out Rachel's conversation with author Alexandra Robbins to find out why "The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth."
Q&A With Author Peggy Drexler on Dads & Daughters
Rachel talks with psychologist Dr. Peggy Drexler, whose latest book reveals the important ways dads can help girls thrive.
The Astonishing Sexism of Hollywood and What it Means for Girls
A shocking new article reveals rampant sexism in the film industry. Rachel looks at what it means for girls right now.
Rachel, GLI & Secret Deodorant Partner for Mean Stinks Campaign
Introducing Mean Stinks, a new program to help girls end the mean streak!
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.
The Nine Most Common Myths About Bullying
We all think we’d recognize a bully if we saw one, but much of what we know about social aggression among kids is wrong. Last week, Rachel wrote a column for Newsweek exploring the most common myths about bullying.
The Good, The Bad, and The Barbie
Award-winning young adult novelist Tanya Stone has written a new book about the doll, her extraordinary creator and the cultural phenomenon that is Barbie.
Responding to the Bullycides: How We Can Stand Up & Honor Their Memories
What we can do, right now, to honor the tragic bullycides of Asher Brown, Tyler Clementi and others.