Category Archives: Children’s issues

PTSD is NOT Just Something That Happens to Veterans

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Laurie

We are only now starting to acknowledge the terrible consequences for so many people who have experienced trauma in their lives. PTSD can be severely debilitating and can actually be a death sentence if threatening. One of the things about … Continue reading →

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Some Interesting New Information PTSD

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Laurie

It is always been interesting that some people, no matter what happens in their lives seem to bounce back. Whether it is the loss of a job, some kind of illness or accident, or even the loss of a loved … Continue reading →

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ADHD is Complicated

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Laurie

Usually a first line of treatment for children struggling with ADHD is medication. The though goes ‘if we can just get them to sit still and focus, they will do better’. Therefore it surprising and a bit alarming, that this … Continue reading →

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Helpful Travel Tips for the Vacation Season

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Laurie

Traveling with kids can always be challenging, but when you are living with a special needs child it can seem daunting! This is a great CNN piece, including a video with Temple Grandin, about traveling with a child on the … Continue reading →

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Invisible Challenges

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Laurie

Most people have met or interacted with at least one child on the autism spectrum. At the very least, you have seen movies or stories depicting people with autism. Based on these things you probably have a pretty good idea … Continue reading →

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A New Look At Autism

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Laurie

For many years the focus in any discussion of autism has been about causes and ‘cures’. However, more recently, as strong case has been made that this approach actually isolates and stigmatizes people on the spectrum. Obviously and most especially … Continue reading →

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Interesting New ADHD Research

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Laurie

With 7 in 100 children struggling with concentrating in class or turning in homework on time, you probably either live with someone dealing with ADHD or know someone who is dealing with it. There has been discussion, debate and many … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Healing Through Work With Horses

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Laurie

There is so much great work going on all over the world helping people heal through work with horses!  And not surprisingly, there are also lots of different methods being used. From traditional Therapeutic Riding, primarily for clients with sever … Continue reading →

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Work With Horses Can Help With Healing

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Laurie

We love seeing so many programs, all around the world, offering a path to healing through work with horses. From traditional ‘therapeutic riding’ programs, that focus on physical and cognitive challenges to traveling programs that help people by bringing miniature … Continue reading →

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Sky Rocketing Autism Rates

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Laurie

It would be safe to say that not sol long ago, many people knew little or nothing about autism. I don’t think that is as true anymore. What is interesting is that there is still a lot to learn about … Continue reading →

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