Category Archives: Children’s issues

Bravo to UNLV for advancing Autism care…

So many times we hear about how hard it is for parents to find the right resources for their child. The good news is that more people are working to provide the specialized services that kids on the Spectrum need … Continue reading

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When is anxiety in children really a problem?

Yep, kids can worry about all kinds of things. They don’t like it when you leave them with a babysitter. They fret over making friends. They have a melt down trying to decide what to wear to school, or deciding … Continue reading

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A personal look at eating disorders

For many people admitting that they are struggling and there is an issue is an incredibly hard first step towards healing. I admit that I was surprised by this Yahoo! Beauty post, but found it to be a moving account … Continue reading

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Follow up to post of 9/30/16 regarding ADHD

In my post of 9/30/16 I shared a link to a list of recent studies that tied food additives to ADHD. Of course that is helpful, but the bigger issues is what can we do about it. The Parent Herald … Continue reading

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Another benefit of Equine Therapy!

As we have stated before, we believe that most issues are best treated with a variety of resources, from visits to a therapist and medications, to supportive services such as work with horses. And there is evidence to support this! … Continue reading

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The role of diet in ADHD

This is a compilation of some interesting results in various studies having to do with different food issues for those with ADHD. We know that those struggling with ADHD benefit most from a multi-pronged approach to treatment. Work with horses … Continue reading

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What do you really know about Asperger’s?

Though most people are much more familiar with Asperger’s and other Autism Spectrum Disorders, there are still a lot of misconceptions. I love this young man’s candid explanation of what living with Asperger’s means to him. Work with horses can … Continue reading

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We have to be so careful what we expose our children to!

Today there are so many external forces that can strongly influence our lives. Media, technology, peer pressure and our desire to fit in and meet societal expectations can all cause real damage. And so much of this is subtle, that … Continue reading

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Shaming and blaming are not the answer!

We all know that if we had a physical health issue, those around us would be sympathetic and supportive. They would encourage us to seek help and, if they were close to us, would probably do all they could to … Continue reading

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When you don’t know what you are dealing with…

Though many people prefer to avoid ‘labels,’ especially when it comes to mental health issues, knowing what you are dealing with allows you to make informed decisions about interventions. For many, it is easier to accept the simple or most … Continue reading

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