Category Archives: Children’s issues

Interesting findings on ADHD

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Laurie

Let’s face it, nobody likes to ‘lose’. Being a ‘winner’ is much more fun! And we all know that some people ‘give up’ more easily than others…. What’s interesting about this new research is that the finding show that kids … Continue reading →

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Preparing Schools to be a place of positive experiences for everyone

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Laurie

Our kids face so many daily challenges and for many school is no longer a place of learning, but a place they struggle to survive. Due to a lack of understand and resources they are left behind and find themselves … Continue reading →

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A fine line when caring for our children

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Laurie

Man, being a parent is a tough job! You want to protect your children from harm and see that they get the best you can offer. You try to love them and guide them through turbulent times while trying to … Continue reading →

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For some Mental Health issues simply getting out of the house is a big deal

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Laurie

Working with horses can be a powerful way to reach out to people who struggle with mental health issues. Our clients each have their own unique challenges and we tailor our session plans to address those challenges. It may be … Continue reading →

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Resources are scares and the wait may be long

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Laurie

So many times care givers are doing their best to see that the kids in their care get the services they need. However, they often discover that resources are limited and that they have to go on a ‘waiting list’ … Continue reading →

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The two-edged sword of Bipolar Disorder

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Laurie

As this article in the Las Vegas Sun shares, it is fairly easy for most of us to relate to the ‘depressive’ side of Bipolar Disorder, but the ‘manic’ elements are often misunderstood. Many of our clients struggle with Bipolar … Continue reading →

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Even young children can struggle with eating disorders

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Laurie

The problem is getting worse. Both in young children and in males, the incidence of eating disorders is increasing. The Newcastle Herald takes a look at this and the findings are alarming. We are proud of the work we do … Continue reading →

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How early trauma changes the brain

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Laurie

NPR continues to explore how mental health issues are affecting our schools. The research shows that early trauma can have lifelong consequences. And we see it. Many of our clients are children and teens who are either in foster care … Continue reading →

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Is it really AD/HD?

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

We see kiddos all the time who have been labeled  with ADHD, when in fact, as this interesting article points out, at times there are other things going on. Whatever the underlying causes of disruptive behaviors are, work with horses … Continue reading →

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The upside of seeing the world differently

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Laurie

Though having a child on the spectrum or with another challenging condition can be daunting, there is an upside! In this article in Campaign US, the author shares how much ‘thinking differently’ can benefit all of us! The real challenge … Continue reading →

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