Category Archives: ODD

The importance of ‘self compassion’

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Laurie

We all talk about the importance of developing good ‘self esteem,’ a person’s overall emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. It is a judgment of oneself as well as an attitude toward the self. Yes, it is VERY … Continue reading →

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Mornings can be a challenging time for teens

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Laurie

For some parents, getting their teens back on track in the fall to start school is the most difficult time of the year. Often, teens have gotten used to staying up late and sleeping in, not to mention simply getting … Continue reading →

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When a child’s or teen’s behavior is no long ‘acting up’

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Laurie

Yes, all kids, at one time or another, misbehave. Even well behaved kids get tired, have a bad day or get pushed too hard and all of sudden we see a side of them that surprises us. But when is … Continue reading →

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Nice story about a program similar to ours…

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Laurie

I always like seeing when other programs are doing good work with horses. This story out of Omaha, NE again shows how work with horses can help in so many ways. We work with children as young as 4, teens, … Continue reading →

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A Growing Teen Crisis

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Laurie

A new survey finds that depression is the number 1 cause of illness and disability in teens worldwide. And, though the exact cause is difficult to pinpoint, “Mental health experts have identified a number of reasons for the rise, ranging from … Continue reading →

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ADHD/PTSD What happens when they look the same

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Laurie

I have written on this subject before. I have shared personal experiences; my dad dying when I was very young and being diagnosed with ADHD, only to be pretty sure from a place of adult perspective that I probably was … Continue reading →

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When chronological age does not match maturity

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Laurie

One of the most common questions we ask children when we meet them is “how old are you?” We ask this as if it will give us magical insights into who the child is, but in reality it only tells … Continue reading →

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When there are things out children don’t know how to tell us

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Laurie

The number of children who have been sexually exploited/abused is staggering, especially when you consider how often nobody ever even finds out that something has happened.  The reported numbers have dropped over the last two decades, but the figures still … Continue reading →

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ADHD is not always ADHD

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Laurie

We all have a pretty good mental picture of what a kid with ADHD looks like, but what we see is not always what is going on. There are lots of reasons why a kid may show symptoms of ADHD, … Continue reading →

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Horses continue to help people with learning, growth and change

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Laurie

There have been a lot of stories in the news lately of different programs working with horses to help people dealing with a variety of issues. This particular article, talks about research that a professor, at North Dakota State University, … Continue reading →

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