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Help! I Have Kids!
Help! I Have Kids! is the podcast for moms who are doing their best, asking all the right questions, and still wondering if something’s being missed. Hosted by Pam—a mom of five and pediatric occupational therapist with 35 years of experience—this show helps you trust your gut, advocate for your child, and partner with professionals without the overwhelm.
Each week, you’ll get practical tips, real-life stories, and heartfelt encouragement from experts and fellow moms who’ve been in your shoes. Because, as moms, we are the head of our child's medical team!
Help! I Have Kids!
Horses in Therapy: How Hippotherapy Helps Kids Build Skills | Episode 12
Episode 12: Horses in Therapy with Jessica Perkins
Hey friends, welcome back to Help, I Have Kids!—the podcast for moms right here in central Kentucky. In today’s episode, Pam sits down with her friend Jessica Perkins—an occupational therapist, mom of three, and passionate advocate for using horses to help kids grow and thrive.
We dive into:
- The difference between hippotherapy and therapy with horses
- Why horses are so powerful in supporting kids’ growth and development
- Surprising ways horses can be used in therapy
- Real-life stories from Jess’s work with children
- The unique connection between kids and horses here in central Kentucky
Whether you’re curious about hippotherapy, want to hear some encouraging mom-life stories, or just love learning new ways kids can thrive—you’ll love this conversation.
👉 Learn more about finding hippotherapy services in your area: https://www.americanhippotherapyassociation.org/
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