THE COMPASSION CLUB Rolling the Dice: How Dungeons and DragonsStrengthened Our Family Bond Imagine a typical family – that’s us, the Perrys. Like many, we are navigating through the throes of teenage tantrums, school homework, and the noise of a bustling household. But we’ve discovered a magical realm within our Read more…
THE COMPASSION CLUB TEEN CHALLENGES: The Ever Changing Face of Teen Anxiety My sister is something of an emotional unicorn. She rarely experiences anxiety, at least the kind that is common for so many people. She has never had an anxiety attack, she faces new challenges with confidence and strength, Read more…
THE COMPASSION CLUB Embracing Mistakes: Nurturing Growth in Children In the intricate tapestry of parenting, one thread stands out as particularly vital: the art of embracing mistakes. This article serves as a guiding light for parents and anyone involved in the upbringing of children. Its purpose is clear – to Read more…
In the labyrinth of our minds, we often encounter formidable adversaries: limiting beliefs and negative self-talk. These invisible barriers can paralyze our potential, stifle our ambitions, and imprison us within self-imposed constraints. In this blog, we will explore the roots of limiting beliefs and negative self-talk, understand their detrimental effects, and learn strategies to break free from their grip. Together, we will unveil the path to self-liberation.
THE COMPASSION CLUB Digging the Digital Moat: A Multifaceted Approach to Internet Safety for Kids by Kevin Ball Your son is headed into middle school: time to get him his first Playboy Magazine! Wait…What?!? While this certainly isn’t the thought process of most parents, giving your child his or her Read more…
THE COMPASSION CLUB The Untold Secret of Building Trust Take a moment and ask yourself, “What is trust?” How does my teen earn my trust? Equally important is,”How do I earn trust with my teen?” Trust is having confidence, faith, or hope in an individual. It is believing they will Read more…
By Lacy Mayberry I had exactly one sex talk with my mom. I was probably around 10. My older sister said something I didn’t understand and when I asked what she meant, she laughed and told me to go ask Mom. So I did. My mom sat me down and Read more…
My 9 year old son was in the hospital recently. For the last 2 years, or so, he has struggled with severe pain on his left side. We saw several doctors about it, and they determined it was either constipation (TMI, I know), or abdominal migraines (it is a real Read more…
Nine months ago, when I had my second baby, I started having some pretty intense anxiety. My throat and chest always felt tight, my mind could not slow down, and I was scared of pretty much everything. It was really rough, to say the least, and I wish I had Read more…
By Kelli Anderson I used to think people who didn’t like Tom Brady were simply jealous. He’s a good-looking, all-American boy who is rich, married to a supermodel, and (un)arguably one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. Haters gonna hate…except I’m not a hater and after watching Facebook’s docuseries Read more…