For Dreamers, Thinkers and Achievers
By Paola, 16, junior Many girls wear baggy clothing, thinking that no one will figure out that they’re trying to hide their bodies. In reality, the oversized clothes make them look worn down and lazy. Hiding under clothes instead of playing up your best features affects your self-esteem and confidence. I know from personal experience. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry It’s the middle of summer. You’re enjoying carefree days doing whatever you like. No fuss. No stress. School is still weeks away, and there’s no need to even think about the SAT, ACT or GPA. Right? Not exactly. Now is the perfect time for seniors to prepare for the college application […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Full disclosure: I don’t like high heels. Never, ever will buy stilettos. I only wear shoes that are a little over two inches. Don’t get me wrong. I love shoes, all kinds from boots to wedgies to Birkenstock. I just don’t like very high heels because No. 1, they’re uncomfortable. No. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Contrary to popular belief, boys don’t always want to date the popular girls because there’s just too much competition for them. Some boys prefer girls who are a little shy and not in the spotlight all the time. If you want their attention, you’ve got to get noticed. That means moving […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingBy Kennedy, 16, junior Growing up, my father wanted my younger sister and me to play a sport, so he put us in a soccer league. I loved it at first. As I got older, I found soccer to be more stressful than fun. I wanted to live up to my dad’s expectations but couldn’t […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry Everyday, there are stories on TV, radio, the Internet and in newspapers about children and teens being sexually abused by men trusted to look after them – priests, relatives, teachers, police officers, mentors and state workers. I can’t imagine the pain and suffering victims endure at the hands of these predators. […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry When was the last time you performed a random act of kindness? You know, doing something nice for someone just because it was the right thing to do. When we’re in a hurry, we aren’t always courteous to people around us. It doesn’t take but a couple of seconds to be […]
Continue ReadingBy Cheryl Mattox Berry It’s official: Summer is here. What are your plans? School, travel or work? If you haven’t snagged a job yet, join the club. The summer job market is still tight for teens, but that doesn’t mean you should give up. Don your entrepreneurial cap and think of ways to make money. […]
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