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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.


Medication and Madness
My heart was racing as I pulled into the parking spot at my son's special need's school. He was in the fourth grade and had been placed...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Mar 9, 20184 min read
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Making Crooked Paths Straight
I looked in horror into my rear view mirror as a semi tractor-trailer truck was speeding toward me. It was 10:00 pm and I was driving...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Mar 2, 20183 min read
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Could it be Dyslexia?
Before my son was diagnosed with Dyslexia, we had years of tears when it came to classwork and homework. Often, before children get...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Feb 17, 20182 min read
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How to Transform Broken Dreams
When my son was young, someone gave me the famous essay called "Welcome to Holland" written by Emily Perl Kingsley about having a child...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Feb 9, 20183 min read
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The Weaver
I discovered a poem many years ago. It spoke to me about trusting God in the midst of pain. In raising special needs children, there is...
Author Unknown
Feb 2, 20181 min read
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Letting Go
Raising special needs kids is best described as a blend of pushing forward and pulling back. Our difficulty in letting go is due to being...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jan 26, 20185 min read
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Attachment Disorder
Babies and children who are adopted sometimes experience symptoms of Radical Attachment Disorder (RAD). This is a mental and emotional...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jan 19, 20181 min read
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Those Crazy Parrots
Two parrots flew over my car this morning. At first, I didn't see them. But I sure heard them. They're unmistakable with their loud,...
By guest author Kristen Hartman
Jan 12, 20182 min read
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Sparkling Health
Dazzling, radiant health is what we all desire. It's called "shalom" in Hebrew, meaning: peace, harmony, wholeness, completeness,...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Jan 5, 20183 min read
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Sparkling Joy!
For me it's children, animals and watching people laugh. These are a few of my favorite things! They bring me joy unending. At this...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 29, 20172 min read
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Hiding Jesus
I was in a total panic! I looked in every drawer, underneath furniture and in the folded towels to no avail. I couldn't find baby Jesus!...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 22, 20172 min read
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Searching for Santa
Why do we get such a thrill out of leaving gifts from "Santa"? I think it's because we all love the mysterious. We love passing on this...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 15, 20172 min read
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Holly Dazed
I spent years trying to master the task of taking a good photo of the boys for our annual Christmas card. I remember one year when the...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 8, 20172 min read
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Entangled
Every year I promise myself that the Christmas season is going to be peaceful, well-planned, enjoyable and most of all, meaningful. I've...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Dec 1, 20171 min read
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Fresh Thankfulness
For years our Thanksgiving family tradition was to take turns sharing why we are thankful. Every year it seems like we would hear the...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 24, 20172 min read
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Tangled Web of Nerves?
The beginning of our Make-A-Wish trip started with rumbling coming from the belly of the plane. I was nervous because this was our boys'...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 17, 20174 min read
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From Nothing to Something!
We do it every single day! Half the time we don't even realize we are doing it. What is it? Daydreaming and hoping for a better life. It...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 10, 20175 min read
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Autism Therapies
All parents have the same dream for their children: to live a life filled with meaning and joy. But instead of soaring, we often see our...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Nov 3, 20173 min read
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Could It Be Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Raising kids is a daunting task! But you've got questions and fears about their development and wonder what to do. Has your child missed...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Oct 27, 20173 min read
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Desperate for Respite?
You know the dream. Quiet sandy beaches and blue skies. You're walking on the crunchy sand while warm water dances on your toes. Your...
Betsy Kay Ridgway, M.S.
Oct 20, 20173 min read
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