There's no question that aggression can be learned through modeling. When a child sees her parent behave in a particular way, she… — Rachel Simmons Aggression Copy Share Image
Having a baby on my own is a dream come true, but in my world, there's no sheepish spouse on his way… — Rachel Simmons Alone Copy Share Image
“Many teachers, especially those in more affluent communities, believe they are treated no better than a customer-service representative at a store.” — Rachel Simmons Education Copy Share Image
You can give them the opportunity to thrive, but when it comes to finding happiness or success, kids are really on their… — Rachel Simmons Child Copy Share Image
I've spent years in therapy excavating my endless, often fruitless drive to overachieve. I have learned that being successful hasn't made me… — Rachel Simmons Drive Copy Share Image
Many of us endure pain in the service of beauty every single day. We rip off our hair with hot wax, jam… — Rachel Simmons Beauty Copy Share Image
Raising your hand when you're not sure you have the right answer helps you take risks with your ideas and put yourself… — Rachel Simmons Copy Share Image
“Parents are satisfied only if their children are gifted or exceptional (or diagnosed with a treatable problem that the right pill cocktail… — Rachel Simmons Child Copy Share Image
Social media forces girls to bear witness to painful realities of relationship that were previously hidden from view. It is a new… — Rachel Simmons Girl Copy Share Image
In the so-called age of girl power, we have failed to cut loose our most regressive standards of female success - like… — Rachel Simmons Age Copy Share Image
Secrecy is hardly new on Planet Girl: as many an eye-rolling boy will tell you, girls excel at eluding the prying questions… — Rachel Simmons Age Copy Share Image
Reacting to every slight or letdown is neither realistic nor fair; it sends the message that we expect the other person to… — Rachel Simmons Copy Share Image
When I went to prom in the early 1990s, I seesawed between my wish to get asked by the right guy and… — Rachel Simmons Copy Share Image
Failing well is a skill. Letting girls do it gives them critical practice coping with a negative experience. It also gives them… — Rachel Simmons Confidence Copy Share Image
For generations, black children have been brought up to have a critical race consciousness, a framework for dealing with prejudice and discrimination,… — Rachel Simmons Age Copy Share Image
Many girls aspire to a version of selfhood that puts a psychological glass ceiling on their potential to succeed. They suffer from… — Rachel Simmons Copy Share Image
Taking full advantage of all that college offers can be tough for teens facing a major life transition under pressure to perform.… — Rachel Simmons College Copy Share Image
Girls must understand not only their moral obligation but their power to be allies to each other at parties and other potentially… — Rachel Simmons Allies Copy Share Image
Parents are teachers as much as caregivers, and our children learn to navigate life's challenges by watching us. Kids can get a… — Rachel Simmons Challenges Copy Share Image
Oversharing online can make you feel connected to someone in the moment, but when the moment is over, the only thing that… — Rachel Simmons Copy Share Image
Sadness, irritability, fatigue, and distractedness are among the most common side effects of grief while parenting. — Rachel Simmons Copy Share Image
I realized that I wanted a Rhodes Scholarship, not because I wanted to go to graduate school but because I wanted to… — Rachel Simmons Copy Share Image
You might be thinking that some people are just naturally good at speaking up, and others just aren't - game over. Not… — Rachel Simmons Game Copy Share Image
Happiness doesn't just happen. It must be pursued. And if the pursuit of the 'ultimate currency' of happiness helps us choose occupations… — Rachel Simmons Future Copy Share Image
You don't learn how to say 'hey, I have a problem,' but you also don't learn how to hear it. There's a… — Rachel Simmons Breakdown Copy Share Image
When I did the original research for 'Odd Girl Out,' I asked every bullied girl I interviewed to tell me what she… — Rachel Simmons Copy Share Image
Empathy isn't the same thing as expressing emotions. It's not about sharing your feelings - it can be really uncomfortable if a… — Rachel Simmons Children Copy Share Image
There are many ways to be the odd girl out. Your pain can brief or lasting, visible to all or none, with… — Rachel Simmons Friends Copy Share Image
I come from a family where happiness was seen as an 'extra,' a kind of frill to life - nice to have,… — Rachel Simmons Family Copy Share Image
A girl's social networking profile is a persona she constructs, a photoshopped billboard on the information superhighway. It also offers a salve… — Rachel Simmons Copy Share Image
Despite girls' sparkling resumes - including rates of college enrollment and high school grades that outstrip boys - sexism is a barrier… — Rachel Simmons Ambition Copy Share Image
Most parents would not hesitate to assume responsibility for their child's behavior on a playground, at school, or in someone else's home.… — Rachel Simmons Children Copy Share Image
No matter how much you urge them to relax and how much you mean it, your child probably grapples with highly stressful… — Rachel Simmons Child Copy Share Image
Sometimes comparing can be a good thing: it can inspire us to work harder and reach farther. But for the most part,… — Rachel Simmons Copy Share Image
“Perceiving a choice between her feelings and her relationships, Dana chose to be liked by others. But the self she displayed was… — Rachel Simmons Heart Copy Share Image
