Category Archives: Other challenges

Horses can help to heal in so many ways

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Laurie

This was a very interesting article about work with horses and how it can help people living with mood disorders. Horses offer so many opportunities to challenge and delight us. Discovering each horses unique personality, their playfulness, stubbornness, laziness, all … Continue reading →

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Teachers are so important to our children’s success!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Laurie

Though this article is geared towards parents with children dealing with ADHD, I think the suggestions for partnering with your child’s teacher(s) are universally helpful. We are eager and willing to partner with schools and teachers to help each child … Continue reading →

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An interesting look at another way work with horses can help

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Laurie

It is not uncommon to come to a place in our lives where we wonder how we got to where we are and why we are doing what we are doing. Sometimes this is called a midlife crisis, but for … Continue reading →

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This is the story of many of our families

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Laurie

This story really exemplifies the lives of many of our clients. Their biological parents, for whatever reason, are unable to care for them, and rather than see them end up in “the system,” grandparents step in to take on the … Continue reading →

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Parenting tips

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Laurie

Though this list of parenting tips were designed for parents dealing with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), I think that they could be helpful for parents dealing with any child! Participate, praise your child, pick your battles…yep, those are all things … Continue reading →

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Our recent interview on KOLO

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Laurie

We finally have the video!  We thank KOLO and Lauren Garber for giving us the opportunity to share our program with you. Please give us a call to schedule a visit. We will show you around the ranch, introduce out … Continue reading →

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How do we know when our kids need mental health help?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Laurie

It’s sometimes very difficult to know if what your child is experiencing is “normal”.  Some kids are afraid of the dark, have some challenging days at school, have difficulty with a particular subject, have lots of energy, seem to have … Continue reading →

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When should you seek help for mental health issues

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Laurie

All of us occasionally feel that life is a little (or maybe a lot) out of control. We may be “unhappy,” experience problems sleeping, be “moody”…but when do these symptoms point to a serious problem?  This article gives you 7 signs … Continue reading →

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Great tips for our special needs kids starting school

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Laurie

Here are some great tips on how to make the transition from home to school run more smoothly. We will work with you and your child’s school, participating in IEPs (Individual Education Plan) when possible, to make everything as seamless … Continue reading →

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How effective is your “team”

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Laurie

Chances are, if you are reading this, you are someone in your life is dealing with some kind of challenge. And, you have either already assembled a team of specialists to help or are trying to figure out how to … Continue reading →

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