Category Archives: Children’s issues

Work with horses offers a lot to those on the Autism Spectrum

Parents of kids and teens on the autism spectrum are always looking for effective interventions. Therapeutic riding has earned a reputation for a very powerful way to promote growth and learning for those on the spectrum. This article in the … Continue reading

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Eating Disorders and Impulsivity

For some people the saying ‘No one can eat just one’ is more true than for others. And we all wonder why. A new study suggests this failure of self-control is a form of impulsive behavior that is a result of … Continue reading

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The link between lack of sleep and depression

I don’t know about you, but I really do need at least 7 hours of sleep a night and all the research shows that kids and teens actually need 8 or more. I know this can be challenging. Kids are … Continue reading

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When our weight defines our lives

Our lives can be so very complicated. From the time we are a small child all the way till the day we die, there are people who judge us on everything from the way we wear our hair to the … Continue reading

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PTSD or ADHD?

I know have posted about this before, but it is fascinating to me that even researchers may not see the link between PTSD and ADHD symptoms. This new study in referenced in ScienceDaily, talks about how children with ADHD “face challenges such … Continue reading

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How do we know if our children are being bullied?

Bullying has become an all to common problem. Oh I know, lots of you will say it has always been around, but I truly believe that it has gone to a whole new level. We work so hard to help … Continue reading

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How Domestic Violence Damages Children

Our children are both resilient and fragile. We are often amazed at how well they bounce back from things, but may not realize the long-term emotional damage they suffer. There is new research that even when domestic violence witnessed by children can … Continue reading

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Healing with Horses

More and more we discover that work with horses can play a powerful role in healing, physically, mentally and emotionally. This article out of Amarillo TX, shares how horses are helping families recover from domestic violence. In our work we … Continue reading

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Finding a place in the grown up world for those with Autism

Recently I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Temple Grandin speak. Through the years she has advocated for many things to help those on the spectrum. Her latest call is for job skills training “find what your kid is good … Continue reading

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Finding a place in the grown up world for those with Autism

Recently I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Temple Grandin speak. Through the years she has advocated for many things to help those on the spectrum. Her latest call is for job skills training “find what your kid is good … Continue reading

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