What if we focused less on happiness?
If you’ve only been seeking happiness, you’re likely to end up miserable. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but hear me out… We are all spiritual beings living an earthly experience. Most of us can relate more or less to this concept. Even though not everyone believes in an afterlife, or multiple lifetimes, most would agree…
Why horses love kids best and what they can teach them better than you can!
The picture in this post is of my spitfire daughter Simone with our endearing, yet mischievous little pony Chance. These 2 characters are nothing less then 2 peas in a pod, both cut from the same cloth, and a true match made in heaven. Although my other 2 horses are warmly related to all of…
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Moms, here are my 8 rules for a satisfying life
My husband and I recently had dinner with friends we had not seen for a while. They commented on how youthful we seemed, how positive we were, and how lovely our life had truly become. I reflected deeply on this (as it had touched me), and realized just how hard I had worked to create…
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Is your child uninspired by some therapies? Then it might be time for some serious HORSEPLAY!
As a parent, I understand how your heart breaks a little every time you drop your child off at an appointment for a regular therapy they might find difficult or boring. “You have to do this honey”, is what we say as we hand over our deflated and defeated kid. It’s not necessarily that the…
Special needs moms, are you drowning?
I know how horrible it is to feel like you aren’t doing enough for your child. Us moms are fixers. We should be able to somewhat fix our children too, right?! I know the feeling of not having enough hours in a day, of being spread unbelievably thin, and of secretly hoping you catch a…
Are you struggling to get your partner to understand that you can’t do it all?
This is actually a common issue for mothers of children with special needs. Even though moms may be home full-time to provide all the caregiving, it can soon become evident that the responsibilities are immense. Partners don’t always realize this, and it can be difficult to make them understand regardless. What if I told you…
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