Monthly Archives: March 2014

Tip of the Week 3.25.14

It has been a busy week, what with Baxter’s surgery and the challenging weather, so I’m a bit behind on this! PETS ARE FAMILY TOO A pet can be a model for a functioning family member. Pets offer not only … Continue reading

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How serious is ADHD

Sometimes we think that physical or mental health issues are simply a phase that someone is going through and that they will ‘outgrow it’. I don’t want to scare you, but the truth is that any physical or mental health issue … Continue reading

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The Social and Emotional Education of our Children

YES, our children need to learn certain academic material in order to be competitive in the work place and as they consider college. BUT, as American education focuses more and more on “Common Core” academic standards they are moving further … Continue reading

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Profile of a Therapy Horse

Baxter’s Pass “Baxter” started life out as a race horse in California. He’s a great big Thoroughbred – 16.3 (and a smidge more) hands tall and built big and stocky like a ‘Warmblood’ rather than your typical fine-boned Thoroughbred, but … Continue reading

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Special needs kids AND their families need our understanding

Though I think we have come a long way in our understanding and ability to be compassionate when it comes to kids with special needs, we still have a long way to go. In this article several moms share their personal … Continue reading

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Childhood Mental Health Hospitalizations

Sadly, nearly one in 10 hospitalized children have a primary diagnosis of a mental health condition. Until recently there was not much information about what mental health conditions where fueling this statistic. However, new research shows that depression, bipolar disorder and … Continue reading

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What is the correlation between sleep and depression?

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is really very important. Though for some, no matter how hard they try, getting to bed and to sleep early just doesn’t happen. And you know they pay for it. But until recently, … Continue reading

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The Mysteries of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

The more we learn the more we discover we don’t know. What I believe is clear to us today is that there is no one thing that ’causes’ autism.  New research finds a link between exposure to air pollution and the incidence of … Continue reading

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The Many Faces of PTSD

It is not hard to imagine that a veteran returning from a tour of duty might be dealing with PTSD. Or someone who has been a victim or witness of violence or an accident. But new research has show that … Continue reading

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Adult ADHD

You know who they are. They are adults who have difficulty with organization, are easily distracted, are unable to sustain attention. They fidgeting, talk too much and interrupting  conversations often. Is it stress? ADHD or possibly even PTSD? New research shows … Continue reading

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