Author Archives: Laurie

One young man’s story

We so appreciate this great video that was done by a couple of UNR Journalism/TV students. We also want to offer a special thank you to our client Josiah for his willingness to share his story!

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Eating Disorders and Impulsivity

For some people the saying ‘No one can eat just one’ is more true than for others. And we all wonder why. A new study suggests this failure of self-control is a form of impulsive behavior that is a result of … Continue reading

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The link between lack of sleep and depression

I don’t know about you, but I really do need at least 7 hours of sleep a night and all the research shows that kids and teens actually need 8 or more. I know this can be challenging. Kids are … Continue reading

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When our weight defines our lives

Our lives can be so very complicated. From the time we are a small child all the way till the day we die, there are people who judge us on everything from the way we wear our hair to the … Continue reading

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PTSD or ADHD?

I know have posted about this before, but it is fascinating to me that even researchers may not see the link between PTSD and ADHD symptoms. This new study in referenced in ScienceDaily, talks about how children with ADHD “face challenges such … Continue reading

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How do we know if our children are being bullied?

Bullying has become an all to common problem. Oh I know, lots of you will say it has always been around, but I truly believe that it has gone to a whole new level. We work so hard to help … Continue reading

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When autistic kids become autistic adults

If you have had the pleasure of hearing Temple Grandin speak lately, you will know that her big push is to help kids on the spectrum figure out what they are good at and then see if there is a … Continue reading

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ADHD not simply a ‘childhood’ issue

When we think of ADHD we most often think of screaming kids running around driving the adults to the edge of distraction. The fact is that adults can suffer from this issue as well. As adults we might call it … Continue reading

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How Domestic Violence Damages Children

Our children are both resilient and fragile. We are often amazed at how well they bounce back from things, but may not realize the long-term emotional damage they suffer. There is new research that even when domestic violence witnessed by children can … Continue reading

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Healing with Horses

More and more we discover that work with horses can play a powerful role in healing, physically, mentally and emotionally. This article out of Amarillo TX, shares how horses are helping families recover from domestic violence. In our work we … Continue reading

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