For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Cheryl Mattox Berry Every now and then, you find yourself in a sticky situation. Of course, you try to be diplomatic, but sometimes you have to be hard-nosed to make a point. Below are four scenarios and suggestions for solving each problem. 1. While shopping with your mother, you found the perfect prom dress. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry There are enough lessons to last a lifetime stemming from the Steubenville, Ohio, rape case involving two high school football stars. So, read carefully. Juvenile Court Judge Thomas Lipps found Trent Mays, 17, and Ma’lik Richmond, 16, guilty of digitally penetrating a 16-year-old girl. Mays was also found guilty of distributing […]
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 Cheryl Mattox Berry One of my daughter’s friends is called “The Mom” of the group. She serves as the designated driver, plays devil’s advocate, cautions them against doing stupid stuff and looks after everyone. She’s the backbone of the group. Every circle of friends needs a mom. Does yours have one? As the holiday […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry What would you do in the following situations? Scenario 1: The most popular girl in school is throwing a big Sweet 16 party. Everyone is looking forward to going. You received an invitation, but your BFF didn’t get one. Your friend’s feelings will be hurt, so don’t go on and on […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Finally, movies that don’t include vampires, wizards and superheroes. Two movies that opened Friday feature good story lines and real characters to love or hate. The first movie, Pitch Perfect, is about a female college a capella group vying for cred on campus and a national title. The girls selected for […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Authorities are investigating the background of the 24-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 12 moviegoers and wounding 58 others in Aurora, Colo., last week. They’re asking classmates, acquaintances and neighbors questions about the gunman in an effort to piece together what drove him to commit such a heinous act. Were there […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Just when you’ve settled in to watch “Pretty Little Liars,” the phone rings. It’s your BFF, and she’s in crisis. Again. She’s sobbing and threatening to run away. You listen and try to calm her down. Before you know it, your favorite show has gone off. You get angry with yourself […]
Continue ReadingBy Paola, 16, sophomore When I was little, I had all the friends in the world. In Pre-K, my best friend was Michelle. The first time we talked was when my crayons broke, and she asked me how I could write like I did (I’m left handed.) From then on, we kept talking about how […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Are you a closeted mean girl? I wouldn’t expect anyone to own up to being cruel, but deep down inside you know the answer. When you think of mean girls, bullies come to mind. They use nasty comments, trickery, deceit and gossip to manipulate other girls. However, there is a lot […]
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