You may or may not be traveling across the globe this summer, but even local road trips can be challenging if you have young preschoolers in tow. If you’re scrambling for a few traveling “survival” tips, we’ve got you covered! Check out this list before you hit the road: Pack it up! For younger preschoolers,…
Vacations this Summer may not look like what you’re used to doing. They may not be as elaborate or as far away. However, studies show that taking time off from our normal work routine reduces stress, lowers our risk for heart disease, and improves sleep. We all want that! Studies also demonstrate that consistent breaks from work…
Kay Arnold is a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider. Her counseling opportunity with The BabbCenter began in 1997. Kay’s counseling interests include teen issues, marriage and family difficulties, eating disordered concerns, trauma resolution, and general life stresses. She is an EMDR clinician and trained in several trauma reprocessing techniques, teaches court-ordered parenting classes, and has lead groups…
Are you in vacation mode? After all, summertime is here and we’re finally allowed to move about more from place-to-place. If you’re traveling by car, you might be listening to the sound of your little (or not so little) ones in the back seat as you cruise toward your vacation destination. When I’m steering our vehicle down the…
We all make mistakes. And many times, the wrong behaviors we succumb to happen during times of isolation—similar to what we’re going through now with so much time at home. But sinful actions don’t remain in seclusion. They always spread through us and then to those we love and share community with day-to-day. As we…
Barry Yeiser joined the Babb Center staff in September 2019, bringing with him over 24 years of mental health counseling experience including 16 years in private practice. He is a solution-focused therapist providing individual, couples, and family counseling. Barry specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, addiction & recovery, marriage, parenting, family issues, grief & loss, as well as…
Marriage can be tough for everyone—even for those who have committed their lives and family to the Lord. But consider living the Christian life when your spouse is a non-believer. Now, that can be incredibly challenging! It may be that you desire to partner on important matters of your faith, but your spouse is resistant to your thoughts. So, how…
Is viewing pornography really that harmful? If you’re male, more than likely you’ve at least considered this question a time or two. And if you’ve asked it, more than likely you’ve attempted to rationalize its use. However, I want to begin by acknowledging that porn use is not strictly a male issue. Some females do engage…
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?…