Our families have certainly spent a lot of time together lately. Some individuals may be enjoying it more than others, especially if that is their love language. Do you know if this is true of you? What about your kids? Think about it—how do you enjoy giving and receiving love in general? Maybe through gift-giving? Helping others in need?…
Lauren Combs is one of our newest full-time counselors although she is not new to The BabbCenter. During her undergraduate and graduate career, Lauren expanded her knowledge and experience by interning at The BabbCenter before beginning her professional career as a STARS Counselor for Sumner County schools. She more recently came on full-time as one of our…
Stress invades our lives. Parenting magnifies it. Single parenting makes it enormous. I had the opportunity to be a guest with Robert Beeson and Kimberly Mitchell on the Solo Parent Society podcast. We talk about the stress of raising children & teenagers on your own, along with practical steps to take for survival. These stress-busting strategies…
Sarah Beth VanDyke specializes in working with children, teens, and their parents. She has an exuding passion for helping children and teens navigate life’s difficulties while pointing them to Jesus Christ. Q. Where did you go to school? Graduate School: A. The University of Louisville Q. What is a fond childhood memory? A. Being at home…
Change is difficult for people of all ages. And although children seem to adapt easier than adults to new situations, this pandemic time at home has been stressful for everyone. So, as our kids are winding down this school semester at home, we want to help them succeed in their new learning environments. Below are…
The pandemic we’re living through has brought on a lot of dark days for many individuals, including kids. But think back a few weeks ago, just prior to this worldwide dilemma. How were your children feeling at that time? Did you notice any ongoing behavior or attitudes in them that just didn’t seem quite right?…
From infancy to adulthood, there are things that scare us all—real or imagined. For children, fear can be an overwhelming emotion! They look to us, their parents, to help provide a safe place at home where they can find security, understanding, and guidance. Teaching tips for tough times: Pray With your kids nearby, speak to God aloud regarding concerns and fears your…
During this temporary time of severe health crisis in our world—and families are home for more hours together—there’s a delicate balance parents are now walking between the stress of what is happening day-to-day mixed with fear of the unknown. In this video clip titled “Coronavirus For Parents,” Jason Gibson, Director of the Babb Center for…
I had a moment recently with one of my teenagers, but not one of those heart-warming moments that you see on a Hallmark channel movie. We had to have this “convo” (aka “conversation” for those of us over 30) because there were some patterns I was seeing her demonstrate that I wanted to address. Nothing too…
Raising teenagers is one of those life experiences that can be both challenging and exciting at the same time. It has been my privilege to raise two biological children and two stepsons (twin brothers God brought into my life when they were young teenagers) to adulthood. Looking back, I can honestly say I enjoyed interacting and…