More Rules to Live By

By Cheryl Mattox Berry It’s time for the second installment of rules for girls. A few weeks ago, I wrote about two California girls, ages 8 and 10, who created a set of rules to live by that they wrote down in a notebook, which was lost but later found and returned to them. They […]

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Your Affection Isn’t For Sale

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Still admiring the Valentine’s Day swag from your boo? You couldn’t believe all the stuff he bought – everything you’ve talked about for the last month. Well, believe this: There’s a price to be paid for all these goodies. It may be your body, mind, time or all of the above. […]

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Think Like a Man This Valentine’s Day

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Don’t wait for cupid: Be cupid on Valentine’s Day. I hate to see girls eyeing their friend’s swag with envy as they walk home from school empty-handed. If you don’t have a boo this year, you’re not alone. There are lots of boys, girls, men and women who will spend the […]

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Get Ready for Combat

By Cheryl Mattox Berry If you’re considering a career in the military, a new frontier awaits you – combat duty. Last month, the Joint Chiefs of Staff decided it was time to put women on the front line if that is their desire. I support equal pay and equal rights for women but putting them […]

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Challenge Yourself This Month

By Cheryl Mattox Berry Although February is the shortest month of the year, you can still get a lot done. This is the perfect time to start a personal challenge, a one-person contest. A month may seem like eternity when you’re trying something new, but 28 days (even fewer now) are doable. The challenge can […]

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