Category Archives: Teens

Depression can turn deadly

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Laurie

The incidence of teen suicide is alarmingly high, and as we have recently seen, sometimes depression leads to explosive, violent and deadly rage. Even if a teen is nowhere near harming them self or others, they do not need to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Laurie

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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Too many lost too young

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Laurie

One teen suicides is too many and sadly, teens taking their own lives seems to be growing tragedy. I read this article in the Idaho Mountain Express with a heavy heart. We need to figure out what we are, or are … Continue reading →

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One young man’s story

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Laurie

We so appreciate this great video that was done by a couple of UNR Journalism/TV students. We also want to offer a special thank you to our client Josiah for his willingness to share his story!

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Eating Disorders and Impulsivity

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Laurie

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

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Laurie

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

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Laurie

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?

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Laurie

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?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Laurie

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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When autistic kids become autistic adults

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Laurie

If you have had the pleasure of hearing Temple Grandin speak lately, you will know that her big push is to help kids on the spectrum figure out what they are good at and then see if there is a … Continue reading →

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