Have you wondered when, and how, to discuss the topic of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco with your kids? Perhaps you’ve seen the devastation of substance abuse in families close to you and hope to keep this problem from entering your own doorstep. Benjamin Franklin is known to have said, “An ounce of prevention is worth…
Do you desire to parent children or teens, but have not been able to have kids of your own? If so, foster parenting may be a good option for you. Recently, I spoke with Daniel Vaughan—a licensed therapist at The BabbCenter for Counseling in Hendersonville, Tennessee—about his past experience of working in the foster care system.…
When is the best time to talk with kids about sexuality? The earlier, the better! For general growth changes, it’s great to “grow” these conversations along with your child’s physical growth. Meaning—start talking with them in their preschool years about simple matters related to their bodies. Talk about the uniqueness of their body compared to that of…
Lorraine Looney, LMSW, shares practical insights for how to encourage a friend or family member struggling with addiction.
When was the last time you and your significant other went on a date? Has it been weeks, months, or even years? With busy schedules (and possibly several young kids at home), date night often becomes the last priority for many couples. Without intentional planning, “couple time” never makes the calendar. Not only can it…
One thing that I’ve noticed repeatedly in conversations with both clients and friends is people saying how stressed-out they are right now! We are running in so many different directions each day and trying to keep up with more to-dos than ever before. The results are feelings of stress, pressure, helplessness, or failure. If you…
If you are the parent of a teen, you’ve probably heard the word “vaping,” but do you really know what comes along with this trendy addiction? It can be tricky to sort through the myths to get to the truth behind this latest craze of teens and young adults. The new ciggie First, it’s important to…
Considering the tragic shootings we hear about daily in the news…answer this question: What will my children (or teenagers) do if crisis strikes? I don’t know if the family crisis plan you’ve prepared came to mind, but more than likely it did not. Go ahead and let the guilt move on because you are not alone. Though Isaiah…
Catching up on a great read this summer may be on your list of fun things to do. Most of us consider reading books as simply a way to pass the time. But I’ve discovered there are actually health benefits attached to this favorite leisure activity. Who knew?! According to thehealthsite.com, there are several science-based…
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…