Children Matter-Therapy 4 Kids, LLC

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Horses don’t judge — they listen with their hearts. That’s why trust built between a child and a horse can be life-chang...
08/29/2025

Horses don’t judge — they listen with their hearts. That’s why trust built between a child and a horse can be life-changing.

How equine trust builds resilience:
✔️ Safe Connections – Horses mirror emotions, helping kids feel seen and understood without words.
✔️ Coping Skills – Learning to calm their body so the horse stays calm teaches kids how to self-regulate.
✔️ Confidence in Challenges – Overcoming small obstacles with a horse prepares them for bigger challenges in life.
✔️ Unconditional Acceptance – Horses respond to presence and trust, not perfection — a powerful lesson for children.

At Children Matter – Therapy 4 Kids, we use hippotherapy to nurture emotional strength, confidence, and resilience—helping kids grow inside and out.

📧 childrenmatter@therapy4kids.org

📞 443-618-0208
🌐 www.childrenmatter-therapy4kids.org

Every ride is more than movement — it’s a confidence-building journey. Here’s how hippotherapy boosts self-esteem:✔️ Ma...
08/28/2025

Every ride is more than movement — it’s a confidence-building journey.

Here’s how hippotherapy boosts self-esteem:
✔️ Mastery & Accomplishment – Learning to ride and guide a horse gives kids a sense of achievement.
✔️ Independence – Even small victories in balance or coordination help children feel capable.
✔️ Positive Connection – Building trust with a horse creates a powerful bond, reminding kids they are valued and understood.
✔️ Strength & Presence – Sitting tall on a horse encourages both physical strength and inner confidence.

At Children Matter – Therapy 4 Kids, we believe every child deserves to feel strong, capable, and proud of themselves — and our therapy horses help make that possible.

📧 childrenmatter@therapy4kids.org

📞 443-618-0208
🌐 www.childrenmatter-therapy4kids.org

Teen years can be overwhelming — from school pressures to social changes. That’s where equine movement can make a real d...
08/27/2025

Teen years can be overwhelming — from school pressures to social changes. That’s where equine movement can make a real difference.

How it helps:
✔️ The horse’s rhythmic gait provides a calming, meditative effect on the nervous system.
✔️ Riding improves breathing regulation, lowering anxiety and stress.
✔️ Being outdoors and connecting with a horse promotes mindfulness and emotional balance.
✔️ Horses respond to a teen’s body language and emotions, offering nonjudgmental feedback that fosters self-awareness and confidence.

At Children Matter – Therapy 4 Kids, hippotherapy isn’t just for younger kids — it gives teens a safe, empowering space to release stress, build resilience, and reconnect with themselves.

📧 childrenmatter@therapy4kids.org

📞 443-618-0208
🌐 www.childrenmatter-therapy4kids.org

You might wonder — why horses, and not another animal? Here’s what makes them so powerful in therapy:Natural Movement: H...
08/26/2025

You might wonder — why horses, and not another animal? Here’s what makes them so powerful in therapy:

Natural Movement: Horses provide a walking pattern that mirrors human gait, helping children strengthen motor skills and balance.

Size & Strength: Their large, steady bodies allow kids to experience movement, confidence, and perspective in ways no other therapy tool can.

Calm & Responsive Nature: Horses are highly attuned to human emotions, giving kids instant feedback and teaching emotional regulation.

Motivation Through Connection: For many children, riding or working with a horse doesn’t feel like therapy — it feels like fun, which makes progress happen faster.

At Children Matter – Therapy 4 Kids, horses aren’t just animals — they’re therapy partners, helping children grow physically, emotionally, and socially.

📧 childrenmatter@therapy4kids.org

📞 443-618-0208
🌐 www.childrenmatter-therapy4kids.org

Did you know that the way a horse moves can directly boost a child’s motor development? 💡 Horses walk with a gentle, rhy...
08/25/2025

Did you know that the way a horse moves can directly boost a child’s motor development? 💡 Horses walk with a gentle, rhythmic, 3D movement pattern that closely mimics the way humans walk.

🌟 Why this matters in therapy:
✔️ Core Strength: Riding activates deep abdominal and back muscles to improve posture.
✔️ Balance & Coordination: Each step challenges kids to adjust and stabilize, building motor control.
✔️ Bilateral Integration: Using both sides of the body during riding and activities supports brain-body connections.
✔️ Sensory Processing: The horse’s movement provides rich vestibular and proprioceptive input, helping regulate the nervous system.

In short — horses don’t just carry kids; they carry therapy forward in ways no machine or exercise can replicate. 🐎💞

👉 At Children Matter – Therapy 4 Kids, our hippotherapy sessions use the science of movement to help kids grow stronger, more confident, and more coordinated — all while having fun!

📧 childrenmatter@therapy4kids.org

📞 443-618-0208
🌐 www.childrenmatter-therapy4kids.org

Turn-taking and waiting can be tough skills for kids to learn — but with the help of a gentle horse, they can become fun...
08/22/2025

Turn-taking and waiting can be tough skills for kids to learn — but with the help of a gentle horse, they can become fun and rewarding experiences!

How Hippotherapy Helps:
➡️ Turn-Taking: Kids take turns leading, grooming, or riding, learning patience and cooperation in a real-life setting.
➡️ Waiting: The natural pauses between activities (mounting, adjusting, or giving another child a chance) build self-control and flexibility.
➡️ Social Skills: Horses create a calming, nonjudgmental environment that encourages positive interactions with peers and therapists.

Every “wait” becomes a learning opportunity, and every “turn” builds confidence, empathy, and understanding.

At Children Matter – Therapy 4 Kids, we use equine-assisted therapy to target not just motor skills, but also social-emotional growth that kids carry into school, home, and play.

📧 childrenmatter@therapy4kids.org
📞 443-618-0208
🌐 www.childrenmatter-therapy4kids.org

Did you know horses can play a powerful role in helping children with sensory processing challenges? 💡 Through hippother...
08/21/2025

Did you know horses can play a powerful role in helping children with sensory processing challenges? 💡 Through hippotherapy and equine-assisted OT, kids engage their senses in a fun, natural way while building important life skills.

🌟 Examples of Sensory Integration Activities with Horses:
👂 Auditory – Listening to hoofbeats or the horse’s breath helps kids regulate sound sensitivity.
👃 Olfactory – Smelling hay, leather, and the outdoors builds sensory tolerance.
✋ Tactile – Grooming and petting the horse improves touch processing.
🧍 Vestibular & Proprioceptive – Riding provides rhythmic movement that strengthens balance, coordination, and body awareness.
👀 Visual – Watching the horse’s movements improves tracking and focus.

💞 Beyond sensory benefits, these activities promote confidence, bonding, and emotional regulation — all while kids are having fun!

👉 At Children Matter – Therapy 4 Kids, we specialize in blending occupational therapy with equine-assisted strategies to support sensory integration in a way that feels natural and joyful.

📞 443-618-0208
📧 childrenmatter@therapy4kids.org

🌐 www.childrenmatter-therapy4kids.org

08/19/2025

🚓🌟 Howard County, Let’s Come Together! 🌟🚒

📅 Save the Date!
Join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5 at Blandair Park East from 5–8 PM!
📍 5749 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD

The Autism Society of Maryland will be there with a table—stop by to connect with us, grab some resources, and learn how we’re building a more inclusive community.

This FREE family-friendly event will feature:
Live DJ
Police, fire, and public safety displays
Food trucksFamily-friendly games
Activities for children
Giveaways
🤝 Community resources—and more!

Let’s come together for a night of safety, unity, and fun for all ages and abilities!

08/19/2025

AUSOM at Work: A Success Story 🌟

Through the Autism Society of Maryland’s Autism Hiring Program, individuals are developing skills, gaining confidence, and securing meaningful employment.

Meet FA -

I’m FA and I’m part of the Spring 2025 Autism Hiring Program (AHP) cohort. I came to the program feeling burnt out, anxious, and overwhelmed at the very mention of employment. After five years of unemployment, I’m thrilled to say AHP helped me navigate my way into employment. It is the amalgamation of employment consultation and emotional support that allowed me to thrive. My employment consultant helped me by introducing me to new online job-search tools, helping me figure out what my wants and needs are in relation to a job, working through barriers and anxieties that come with job-searching and employment, and finding real-life opportunities for me. I am excited to tell you that I have two part-time jobs now. One, as a Professional Organizing Assistant, is a passion of mine and something that will help my long-term career goals. The second is a Developmental Play Partner for autistic children that combines my experience in childcare and my passion for helping autistic people. Through this journey, I felt seen and celebrated as an autistic woman with valuable skills to offer. I have also found a community in my AHP cohort. Discussing challenges and celebrating successes was a really important part of this program and I’m so grateful I was able to experience it. Thank you, AHP, for helping me move forward in such a safe and exciting way.

Children Matter Supports AUSOM!At Children Matter Therapy 4 Kids, we believe in the power of community partnerships. Tha...
08/19/2025

Children Matter Supports AUSOM!

At Children Matter Therapy 4 Kids, we believe in the power of community partnerships. That’s why we’re proud to highlight the Autism Society of Maryland (AUSOM) and the amazing Back-to-School Resources they provide for families in the autism community.

From preschool sensory strategies to high school transition planning, and from caregiver webinars to IEP guidance, AUSOM offers support at every stage.

As we help kids grow through occupational therapy, hippotherapy, and developmental support, we know how important it is for families to have resources they can rely on outside of therapy sessions, too.

📞 Need support from AUSOM? Call 410-290-3466 or email info@autismsocietymd.org

🌐 Learn more: www.autismsocietymd.org

👉 For therapy services that complement these resources, reach out to us at:
📧 childrenmatter@therapy4kids.org

📞 443-618-0208
🌐 www.childrenmatter-therapy4kids.org

Together, we can help every child and family feel supported, empowered, and ready for a year of growth.

08/19/2025

Last call for Fall applications!

Applications Open – Fall 2025 Autism Hiring Program

We’re now accepting applications for our Fall 2025 Autism Hiring Program - An Initiative of the Autism Society of Maryland! This program supports autistic job seekers in developing skills, confidence, and connections that lead to meaningful employment.

📅 Application Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025
🗓 Program Dates: September – November 2025
🏠 Open to residents of the following counties:

Anne Arundel County – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/anne-arundel-hiring-program Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation

Mid-Maryland (Howard County & surrounding Central MD) – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/howard-county

Montgomery County – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/moco-county

💡 Have questions or need more information?
📧 Email linda.hoyt@autismsocietymd.org
https://autismsocietymd.org/autism-hiring-program/
Take the next step toward your career goals—apply today!

Recent studies continue to show that hippotherapy is more than just riding a horse — it’s a powerful therapeutic approac...
08/15/2025

Recent studies continue to show that hippotherapy is more than just riding a horse — it’s a powerful therapeutic approach that can improve balance, coordination, core strength, speech, and emotional regulation. Research highlights include:

Motor Skills – Rhythmic horse movement helps improve gait, posture, and coordination in children with physical challenges.

Speech & Language – Riding stimulates core muscles that support breath control and speech production.

Sensory Processing – The multisensory experience can help children better process and respond to sensory input.

Emotional Well-being – Interacting with horses boosts confidence, reduces anxiety, and fosters social engagement.

At Children Matter Therapy, we bring these proven benefits directly to kids in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. 🌟

📞 Call us: (443) 584-6243
📧 Email: info@childrenmatter.net
🌐 Visit us: www.childrenmatter.net



Read More: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5175116/

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