For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Cheryl Mattox Berry Let’s examine the so called “no-snitch rule.” It basically says if you see something, say a murder, beating, rape, robbery or bullying, you better keep your mouth shut. What exactly does that accomplish? Nothing. By remaining silent, you grant perpetrators license to keep doing what they’re doing. And what they’re doing […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Wherever I go, I see young ladies doing strange, rude or unbelievable things. They’re doing good things, too, but the bad behavior stands out. I’m convinced that part of the problem is that they were never taught the proper way to act in certain situations. Not to worry. Here are some […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry A house full of junk piled floor to ceiling. No running water or electricity. An empty refrigerator. A roach-infested house. Every child deserves to live in a house that is clean and safe with working utilities. Unfortunately, some adults are unable to provide these basic needs, and their children suffer as […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Living with mom can be difficult, especially during the teen years. That’s when you’re developing into a young lady, full of ideas about what you want to do, when you want to do it and how you want to do it. Your wants often clash with what your mother wants for […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry The entertainment industry has been buzzing with news about Kim Kardashian and Jessica Simpson’s pregnancies. Both women are in relationships, but they’re not married or plan to walk down the aisle soon. No doubt, the pregnancies will be a big moneymaking opportunity with plenty of photo ops for these publicity-seeking women. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry You’ve been ripping and running since school started in August. It’s time to chill. During the holidays, give your thumbs a rest, too. Disconnect from social media and reconnect with family, neighbors and old friends. It’s hard to believe that a mere decade ago, social media as we know it didn’t […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry It’s inevitable: Someone will let you down. The person – a friend or family member – may not intend to do so, but things come up. Also, we’re human and make mistakes. How do you deal with the hurt and anger of disappointment? Do you lash out at the offending party. […]
Continue ReadingBy Paola, 16, junior Every time I try to convince my parents that it’s time for me to get a job, they always tell me the same thing, “Your only job is to focus on your grades and health!” I think it’s time for them to move on from that. I’m so organized that I […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Families across the USA are hitting the road this month for family reunions and vacations. Eyeball roll and long sigh. The eyeball roll: teens. The sigh: parents of teens. Spending long hours in a car or SUV will try anyone’s patience, but it doesn’t have to be that way if you […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Growing up, I rarely heard about a teenager going to a psychologist. All of my problems were solved at the kitchen table. While my mother cooked dinner, I sat at the table and did my homework. When I finished, I told tell her everything that happened to me at school that […]
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