Author Archives: Laurie

Appreciating the challenges of Adoption

Raising children will always be challenging, but there additional issues you will face if you take on raising an adopted child. It is rare that a child that has been placed for adoption has not experienced some negative event in … Continue reading

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Tip of the week 1.20.14

From the book ‘The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People’ TAKE CARE NOT TO HARSHLY CIRITIZE FAMILY AND FRIENDS We rely on those closest to us for support. We can accept critical words from those who ar not close to … Continue reading

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Some very helpful tips on traveling with kids

For many families travel time, even just from home to school, can be truamatic. When kids have transitioning issue to begin with and then add in some of the sensory issues created by the noise and visual overload that car … Continue reading

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The baby blues

There are many things that can trigger depression. The loss of a loved one. The loss of a job. And surprisingly, the birth of a baby or maybe a combination of things. For many people, the sadness and grief passes … Continue reading

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The challenges of ADHD

I was happy to see this article that gives some very real and helpful tips for helping kids/teens to deal with ADHD. From eating right to getting plenty of sleep there are many factors that can make life either easier … Continue reading

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Do they laugh to hide their tears and fears?

I have to say that I have personal experience with this. Many years ago I lived with a man who was one of the funniest people I had ever met. He was also one of the unhappiest. Daily life was … Continue reading

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The value of Equine Therapy for Vets

The men and women who serve our country are our greatest heroes. They leave family and friends and put their lives on the line so that we can live our lives in safety and freedom. Yet, when they come back … Continue reading

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‘Mindfulness’ and everyday living

In our rush, rush, busy, multi-tasking lives, it is easy to get caught up in what you will be doing next “gotta remember to pick up the dry cleaning. The dog is due for shots. What will we have for … Continue reading

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When does ‘collecting’ become ‘hoarding’?

The Mayo Clinic has explored this question with some very interesting insights. Among the facts that they share is about 75 percent of the time, hoarding occurs in conjunction with other mental issues such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol dependence, … Continue reading

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Study sheds light on Autism

If you live or work with kids or teens on the autism spectrum, you may deal with the fact that communication issues and may find it difficult to bond with others. This new study conducted at Vanderbilt University and presented in The … Continue reading

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