Are you familiar with the childhood game often referred to as “Got you last”? The object of this game is to tag someone and then run away from them as fast as possible while yelling, “Got you last!” The final person to be tagged is considered the loser until they tag someone else. This game…
Anxiety is a mental health disorder, affecting millions of individuals from childhood through adult years. In Part 1, we looked at some of the basic symptoms of anxiety that can bring about debilitating effects for those living with this malady. We’ll now consider various coping methods. Effective Tools in Managing Anxiety Most of this list…
Anxiety is an ailment you may suffer from without realizing the true problem. Your teen may be agonizing with it as well. Why are we so antsy? The apostle Paul reminds us to give our concerns over to the Lord as we read his words: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and…
As Christian parents, we raise our children in the church with prayerful anticipation of the day they become Christians. Many times, this happens for them at a young age since they’ve been immersed in biblical education from the time they were babies. This was the case with our son, Joey. My husband and I had been Christians…
Meet one of our fabulous counselors—Lorraine Looney, LMSW. Lorraine joined the BabbCenter for Counseling team at the end of 2017. She provides counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families with a focus on substance abuse and co-occurring disorders as well as depression and anxiety, stress management, and grief counseling. Q. Where did you go to school? A. Boston University. I loved…
Can you believe we’re nearing the end of summer months already? Perhaps you and your family have spent the past several weeks hanging at the beach or tanning by the pool, and you’re totally chill. But many kids (and their parents) are experiencing the “mid-way moodiness” that comes about this time of summer. They’ve gone to visit…
It is not unusual for pastors to be asked spiritual questions. It happens almost every single day in person, by email, by social media, or by telephone. And one of the questions that I get asked often is about suicide. Usually, the person is grieving over a loved one that took their own life and…
For many kids, experiences at camp rank high on their “best ever” lists of summertime fun stuff to do. Memories of singing and making S’mores around campfires, pool or lake time, races of all kinds, sleeping in cabins or tents, and focused time with friends make for stories that last a lifetime! So, why did…
Thousands of children across America will attend church camps or Vacation Bible School (VBS) this summer where they will be taught Bible stories and many faith-based concepts. As Christian parents, we want to lay a strong foundation of spiritual education in the beliefs, attitudes, and actions of our kids. But how can we teach young children such…
“The best survivors of divorce are individuals who can intentionally look for the positive about their new place in life.” ~Anonymous In this series on divorce, we’ve looked at various ways women who have separated from their husbands are affected within their own self-esteem, thoughts, and feelings. In Part Two, we were also reminded of the…