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Sparkling Hope Blog
Inspiration, Guidance, and Support for a Brighter Tomorrow
At Sparkling Hope Resources, we believe in the power of knowledge, encouragement, and community. Our blog is dedicated to providing insightful articles, helpful resources, and uplifting stories to support your journey toward healing, growth, and well-being. Whether you're seeking practical advice, personal inspiration, or expert guidance, our goal is to empower you with hope and resilience every step of the way.
Why I Left New Age
I can still hear my toddler shout, "I can do it myself!" Although it's the beginning of an independent mindset, the immature child...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jun 14, 20192 min read
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Taste and See!
Look closely. Do you see the ladybug covered with droplets of dew? She is extravagantly draped with nature's beads. She sparkles when the...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jun 7, 20192 min read
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Living with Hope!
So many friends have asked me this one question over the last 26 years that I finally decided to share my answer on a larger scale. The...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
May 31, 20192 min read
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Social Anxiety
I have a love-hate relationship with social settings. Growing up painfully shy sprouted many painful social memories. Yet having a fairly...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
May 24, 20192 min read
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Living with ADD
I wasn't diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder until I was in my fifties. After my counselor shared her professional opinion with me,...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
May 17, 20192 min read
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Depression and Light Therapy
I'll readily admit it. I am spoiled. I'm a California gal who loves the sunlight. I complain if it rains for more than two weeks. When I...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
May 10, 20192 min read
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Living Without Hope
Sometimes it's our children and teens. Sometimes it's us. We see it in our friends and neighbors. It seems to be infiltrating our whole...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
May 3, 20193 min read
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My Love Affair with Sugar
I remember when we met. Like the Pavlovian dogs, every time I heard the Helm's truck whistle as a child, my mouth would water in...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 26, 20192 min read
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Alive and Made New!
Of all the amazing earthly benefits of Christianity, my most treasured jewel is my daily renewing. Each morning I sit in God's presence,...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 19, 20192 min read
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The Importance of Taking a Daily Respite
A recent Gallop Poll showed that 80% of Americans are reporting that they are stressed (1). The CDC reports that 110 million people die...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 13, 20193 min read
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A Bright New Day
Below is the second blog I shared with you back in August 2017. My coffee mug, pictured here, had been created from my logo. Just gazing...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Apr 5, 20192 min read
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Is Your Child Aggressive?
I'm not going to lie. This is an uncomfortable subject. As parents of kids with autism, bipolar disorder, sensory processing disorder or...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Mar 29, 20194 min read
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Silence is More than Golden
I've been a lover of solitude and silence most of my life, probably because I get overstimulated very easily. Although I love going out...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Mar 22, 20193 min read
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Has Your Child Been Bullied?
Mine has. It was devastating. I felt so helpless when it happened the first time. My emotions ranged from outraged to depressed. Of...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Mar 15, 20193 min read
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Meltdown or Temper Tantrum?
In my ignorance as a mom with a young special needs son, I made many mistakes when it came to discipline. When he would cry, scream or...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Mar 8, 20193 min read
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Breathe Life!
Sweet memories float by like bubbles blown into a soft breeze. I feel revived when I let my mind drift over beautiful thoughts. It would...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Mar 1, 20192 min read
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Video on Calming Techniques
Welcome to my first video blog! This video is a companion tool to my February 17, 2019 blog titled "The Road to Peace, Calming...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Feb 23, 20191 min read
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Withholding Recess as Punishment
Although it's been decades, the memories of frustration are still fresh. My son missed recess many times by different teachers over his...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Feb 22, 20192 min read
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The Road to Peace, Calming Techniques
I love gazing at beautiful scenes of nature like this one. Whether it's a photo or I'm actually there, I immediately start to feel my...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Feb 17, 20192 min read
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Red Rage
There were days when I should have put a "Caution" sign outside my front door in case someone should be brave enough to ring my doorbell....
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Feb 17, 20192 min read
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