Category Archives: Teens

Tip of the Week 10/29/12

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Laurie

We have discovered a couple of great little books written by David Niven, Ph.d. entitled “The 100 simple secrets of Happy People” and “The 100 simple secrets of Happy Families”. The most interesting thing about these “secrets” is that they are all based on … Continue reading →

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Just some recent photos

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Laurie

I have had the opportunity to shoot some great photos this past week and just wanted to share some of them! This is Cody and Kody doing a Halloween ride, collecting some candy and little toys from pumpkin buckets. Then … Continue reading →

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ADHD can lead to problems later in life

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Laurie

A new study, suggests that boys with ADHD have a higher risk of other problems later in their lives. These results should really not be surprising. ADHD can make it difficult to do well in school, make and keep friends, … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Laurie

We have discovered a couple of great little books written by David Niven, Ph.d. entitled “The 100 simple secrets of Happy People” and “The 100 simple secrets of Happy Families”. The most interesting thing about these “secrets” is that they are all based on … Continue reading →

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“Hidden” eating disorders

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Laurie

This Huffington Post  blog is eye-opening and heart breaking all at the same time. There are so many young people who suffer silently with not just eating disorders,  but a variety of mental health issues that leave them fragile and vulnerable. Our … Continue reading →

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How what we expect from our kids helps to determine what we get

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Laurie

Well, I haven’t posted anything in such a long time, but this story on NPR this morning was one I just had to share. The fact is that what we expect from kids and how we respond to them makes all … Continue reading →

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The far reaching consequences of child abuse

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Laurie

Interesting new research shows that children who suffer or even witness abuse, are more likely to suffer from depression and are at a greater risk of chemical addiction later in life. This knowledge allows us to take steps to counteract this potential situation. … Continue reading →

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What our families have to say about Equine Therapy

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Laurie

I’m sharing this because I know there are those who still question the effectiveness of Equine Therapy for addressing social, emotional and behavioral problems. We have been working with a young man. He’s 16 years old and faces a number … Continue reading →

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Horses can help in so many ways

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Laurie

The HALO program is another example of horses helping people deal with difficult situations. I can really relate to this story. My dad died when I was very young and know first hand how that changes your life experiences. It’s … Continue reading →

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A nice success story for a young lady who worked with horses

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Laurie

What a nice article about a young woman who overcame some challenges in her teen years through work with horses and is now interested in giving back. Kids and teens face so many challenges in life. Often they need help sorting … Continue reading →

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