Category Archives: ADHD

There are treatment options

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Laurie

Dealing with ADHD can be very challenging, but there are treatment options. This article talks about some of them. Equine Therapy can be a wonderfully effective intervention for those with ADHD! Though we work on client specific goals, some of … Continue reading →

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ADHD is more than just not being able to sit still

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Laurie

I was surprised to read this article that talks about communication issues associated with ADHD, but also feel it is right on the money! As I have shared before, I have had issues with ADHD. I have always felt that … Continue reading →

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For ADHD it helps to learn your A-B-Cs

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Laurie

This article gives some very helpful positive ways to address the challenges of dealing with ADHD. It’s great to find so many good resources. Though we work individually with each client to set personal goals and objectives, there are several … Continue reading →

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ADHD vs Fetal Alcohol Syndrom

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Laurie

Both conditions cause very serious learning difficulties. However they are different and this article explores the differences and talks about treatment. As the article states when we know what is going on, we “can develop more specific treatment by focusing … Continue reading →

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Everyone in the family is affected when a child has a mental illness

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Laurie

It’s true, a life threatening physical illness can pull us all together, while a similarly life threatening mental illness can pull us all apart. This article provides advice on how to protect your other relationships while dealing with the mental … Continue reading →

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Just one more reason to be thoughtful about what your child eats…

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Laurie

New research is showing that adjusting what your child with ADHD is eating may help.  Wouldn’t it be nice to make a difference without medication? See your physician and ask about this study. Through work with horses those dealing with … Continue reading →

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When you have a teen with ADHD life is just more challenging

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Laurie

Gosh, being a teen is tough enough without adding additional anxieties about “appearing normal”. The story shares one families struggle to support and encourage their daughter as she enters high school. In our program we work with the client, family, … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget, adults can suffer with ADD/ADHD as well

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Laurie

As I have shared before, I dealt with ADHD as a child. My Mom did the best she could for me and we all survived, though I would say that it was challenging for Mom. As an adult, I would … Continue reading →

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Yeah for Zac!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Laurie

Country artist Zac Brown has started creating a camp for kids with special needs. This is just a peek at his plans. If you can’t get away to camp, perhaps you can spend the summer working with horses! We would … Continue reading →

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The importance of sleep

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Laurie

With all the demands on us to get things don, it’s often tough to get the kids in bed a consistent and reasonable time. And we all need to get a good night’s sleep, but it is especially important for … Continue reading →

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