Relationships – Mental Health & Faith

86. How to Lower Stress in Step Families with Lynne Babbitt

By Mental-Health--And- | October 6, 2026

Lynne Babbitt has personal experience as a step-family child and parent. As a licensed counselor and life coach, she used her experience and gained more insights by working with other step families who needed to find peace for their lives. Lynne discusses the following considerations for step-parents: the decision-maker and advice-giver roles, expectations, boundaries, and Biblical support.

About Lynne

Lynne Babbitt, M.A., is a Christian coach, speaker, writer, and editor. She earned degrees in psychology and counseling from Liberty University, with a minor in Bible. Lynne’s journey through widowhood, divorce, single parenting, and stepfamilies now fuels a fabulous, godly marriage—and a passion to help other individuals and relationships thrive. Lynne candidly shares with humility and humor her own hard-learned lessons, so others can learn from her hard way instead of their own. She and her renowned artist husband live in both Virginia and Rhode Island so they can enjoy their nine children and four grandchildren.

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Caroline S. Cooper is a writer, speaker, podcast/YouTube host, and mental health support group leader whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Her ministry name is Mental Health Connect.

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73. Relationship Reset

By Mental-Health--And- | January 31, 2026

Our Relational Reset, Episode 73, begins with love. In this final episode in the 4-part series to reset our lives in 2026, Caroline reads and discusses two sections in Scripture that can help you renew your relationships with others in a God-honoring way.

1 Peter 2:13-3:12 reveals how we should approach others – with respect and love

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 expands on what it means to love others.

If you have not listened to the other episodes in this story, check them out!

1/8/26	Reset: Spiritual Health
1/14/26	Reset: Mental & Emotional Health
1/21/26	Reset: Physical Health
1/31/26	Reset: Relational Health

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Join the conversation by leaving your comments or emailing Caroline at caroline@carolinescooper.com. Caroline S. Cooper is a writer, speaker, podcast/YouTube host, and mental health support group leader whose mission is to offer encouragement for life in a complicated world. Her ministry name is Mental Health Connect. Please email Caroline if you have questions or suggestions, or if you are interested in being interviewed on the program.