Monthly Archives: January 2014

ADHD is not just a childhood condition

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Laurie

Most of the time when we are talking about someone with ADHD we are talking about children or teens, but the truth is that many adults deal with this mental health issue. In an interesting article ‘ADHD: it’s not just … Continue reading →

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We Need to Do Better with Mental Health Screenings

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Laurie

We hear about bullying and violence in our schools almost daily. I’m not sure what it is going to take. This article ‘Controversy plagues school mental health screenings’ talks about the fact that schools screen for all types of physical issues, but … Continue reading →

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When Anxiety Rules Your Life

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Laurie

Ok, so all of us, at one time or another, feel anxious about something. Life is full of things that push us out of and past our comfort zone. It’s part of life. However, for many, the anxiety becomes overwhelming. … Continue reading →

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Tip of the week 1.14.14 There Are Second Chances

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Laurie

This is another habit I want to get back into! Every week we post a new ‘Tip of the Week’. These tips come from the books ‘The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy Families’ and ‘The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy … Continue reading →

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Everyone has a gift to give

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Laurie

The struggles and triumphs of raising a child with autism can be overwhelming. But, as with every child, kids on the spectrum have unique gifts and talents. It just may be up to us to help them find them. Ellis … Continue reading →

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In honor of the horses

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Laurie

On a lighter note, there is a new series of books, published by Enslow Publishers, a children’s school and library book publishing house, all about horses with special jobs. We were thrilled to discover that the series includes “Therapy Horses: Horses That … Continue reading →

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When does unhappiness become depression?

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Laurie

Most of us have, at one time or another, felt unhappy with how things are going in our lives. We might wake up and think “man, I just don’t want to go to work today” or “gee, I wish the … Continue reading →

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Helping teens with ADHD lead more normal lives

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Laurie

The teen years are so challenging. Our teens may still cling to us in many instances, looking for safety in routines and rules, yet they want to spread their wings and begin the preparations for being an adult. Teens with … Continue reading →

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PTSD in our daily lives

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Laurie

Most of us are able to understand when someone returning from combat is suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). It might make sense to us that someone who has experienced a violent crime, such as rape or murder also … Continue reading →

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On the surface everything looks fine…

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Laurie

It is amazing how many people keep putting one foot in front of the other, going through life as if everything is just fine, while living with some painful mental health issue. We fool our friends. We fool our co-workers. … Continue reading →

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