Category: In my opinion
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The Importance of Doing Less
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I was thinking about this all night and was eager to get this written this morning. Often we race through our days, herding our children from one activity/event to another. Sports, music lessons, amusement parks and so much more. And of course there is always heavy emphasis on doing well in school. Sadly, our kids…
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A Link Between Technology and Depression?
We have all seen it. A child, a teen, or even an adult who seems unable to walk away from the computer/cell phone or other electronic device. I think most of us already recognize that this is a problem. The person becomes more and more isolated and less and less engaged with the world and…
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ADHD and Sensory Processing Issues
If you ask most people what the symptoms of ADHD are, you are likely to get a lot of input about not being able to sit still, blurting out information, constantly moving, lack of focus and probably impulsive behaviors. You would probably hear this from parents/caregivers, teachers and maybe even those without person experience, based…
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Strong Men Struggle Too
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Both men and woman can endure incredibly stressful situations. However, men are traditionally more ‘stoic’. They put on a ‘good face’ and ‘soldier on’. Unfortunately, this is something boys are often taught from a very young age. It’s not that woman don’t try to push through emotional pain, but thankfully, woman more often recognize when…
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We Offer The Love of Horses to All
This is a personal statement. When I first got into horses, it was truly one of the most wonderful moments of my life. Mystic was such a incredible gift and I spent just about every spare minute with her. I wasn’t young and had never been particularly athletic, but man, I worked hard to be…
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ADHD in Adults
I think there are many of us that feel like we are scattered and all over the place. We have trouble staying focused and find ourselves ‘multi-tasking’ (often badly). We feel overwhelmed and disorganized. It may be that this is just the results of a full and stressful life. However, it is also possible that…
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Horses helping in so many ways…
There are so many wonderful programs out there partnering with horses to help people heal. “Horses With Wings” is providing ‘Therapeutic Riding’ services and this article talks about how riding can stimulate “neuropathways, helping kids with physical or mental disabilities”. Our focus is somewhat different. We provide social, emotional and behavioral interventions, as well as mental…