tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15164408353088986512024-03-28T18:15:23.726-04:00Every Star Is DifferentWe are dedicated to helping families with children who have emotional, developmental, and trauma based challenges become happy and healthy through the implementation of Montessori and minimalism principles in the home. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger804125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-71357581725922231962024-03-28T18:14:00.000-04:002024-03-28T18:14:40.120-04:00A Storm Kit for KidsTwo of my children have had extreme anxiety when it's come to stormy whether.I learned very quickly that there was no way I could eliminate the fear that overcame then during a storm.Instead I decided to help them in a different way.Storms can not be prevented, but we can be prepared for when they come.A Storm Kit for Kids has made all the difference when bad weather strikes.A Storm Kit for Kids Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-64314366978958957782024-03-26T19:22:00.000-04:002024-03-26T19:22:53.276-04:00Ancient Egypt Activities for Elementary Learners with Free Printables Every child at some point will learn about world history, including the study of Ancient Egypt.These Montessori-inspired activities for elementary learners are perfect to aid in that process.They break down concepts into the simplest terms and cover so many aspects of the ancient civilization.Whether you're looking for ways to learn vocabulary, geography, culture, or number concepts, this Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-75897024269960926582024-03-25T20:33:00.000-04:002024-03-25T20:33:52.758-04:00Ancient Egypt Activities for Preschoolers with Free PrintablesWhen a preschooler shows interest in history, it's important to follow their lead and provide them with opportunities to learn at their pace and level.These Ancient Egypt Activities for Preschoolers with Free Printables are absolutely perfect for this situation focusing on Montessori preschool skills while learning about an ancient civilization.There are activities and printables in the four Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-20730847021034307122024-03-19T10:52:00.001-04:002024-03-19T10:54:27.880-04:00Pi Day Activities for Elementary Learners with Free PrintablesThese Montessori-inspired Pi Day Activities are perfect for elementary learners!Learning about the circle can be easy with these resources and control charts.The words circumference, area, diameter, radius, and pi don't have to be intimidating or difficult to understand.All children can learn with ease with the activities below.Pi Day can be filled with so much learning!Pi Day Activities for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-39675408666762932722024-02-29T13:17:00.001-05:002024-03-01T10:49:27.419-05:00150+ Ways Children and Teens with RAD Push Others AwayThis post shares 150+ ways children and teens with RAD push others away.Children and teens with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) struggle to accept love from others.They are unable to form healthy attachments, especially with family members and others close to them.Love feels like a threat to their survival.The RAD brain pushes back to ensure that others stay at a safe distance.Family members, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-51680257528524401432024-02-26T18:30:00.001-05:002024-02-26T18:31:31.783-05:0040+ Breakfast Recipes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar FreeIn this post you will find 40+ breakfast recipes that are gluten free, dairy free, soy free, corn free, and refined sugar free for any time of year.I am one who does not like eating the same thing for breakfast every morning, or even every week. I crave variety!Over the years our family has tried and tested all of the recipes you see in this post and have deemed them our favorites.What's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-37014492808272079252024-02-05T19:49:00.000-05:002024-02-05T19:49:49.379-05:0020+ Ways to Practice Minimalism When HomeschoolingA friend sent me a text asking how I practice minimalism when homeschooling. I thought this was such a great question to answer in a post. Minimalism is so second nature to me at this point that I don't pause to think about just how many ways our family does incorporate it into learning.Here are 20+ Ways to Practice Minimalism When Homeschooling that have worked for us over the years.20Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-21126758003595730332024-01-30T19:05:00.000-05:002024-01-30T19:05:19.627-05:00Santa Lucia Day Activities for Elementary Learners with Free PrintablesSanta Lucia Day activities for elementary learners with free printables are the perfect way to celebrate the special holiday in the Montessori classroom at home or at school.Santa Lucia Day is popular in Scandinavian countries but can be celebrated anywhere.The special day is perfect to add to your holidays around the world studies, or can be introduced on its own.Children are sure to love the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-57644686455679137542024-01-13T18:38:00.002-05:002024-01-14T18:11:04.073-05:00A Caregiver's Fears When Raising a Child with RADIn four days, we have another Residential Treatment Team Meeting for our youngest adopted daughter with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), PTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and a mood disorder.I dread this meeting every month.Her treatment team shares behavior counts for the last 30 days, which are always incredibly high.The numbers themselves aren't shocking or surprising. It's the anxietyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-67853271548926666602024-01-12T07:34:00.003-05:002024-01-13T18:56:44.589-05:00Happy New Year! Happy New Year from the Eddy Family!
Throughout 2023 we were all focused on living as a family of
six with Sunshine, 12, home from three years of residential treatment (She returned
home November 11, 2022.). Unfortunately, due to Sunshine’s unsafe behaviors and
aggression towards family members, she was admitted to her fifth residential
placement on October 31, 2023.
We are thrilled Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-84241458676793453892024-01-04T21:43:00.001-05:002024-01-04T21:43:44.474-05:00Teaching Teens About Responsibility with Free Printable Teaching teens about responsibility in the home can be quite challenging when they have such busy school and extra-curricular schedules, social lives, internships, and jobs.The challenge is no longer about teaching kids how to complete tasks, but how to balance all that's going on in their lives so they actually do the tasks.Teens often struggle taking care of themselves, managing their Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-43149495055246410232024-01-04T17:23:00.002-05:002024-01-04T17:23:56.648-05:0030 Day Minimalist Kitchen Challenge with Free Printable Let me introduce you to our 30 Day Minimalist Kitchen Challenge!This challenge is a step-by-step guide to lead you through the process of minimizing your kitchen in a way that is simple and causes the least amount of anxiety and overwhelm as possible.The kitchen often holds the most items of any other room in the house.It can be extremely difficult to sort through.My goal is to help Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-65120240024174614972024-01-03T17:00:00.002-05:002024-01-03T17:14:30.947-05:00Why Do I Stay Married to an Autistic Person?Why do I stay married to an autistic person?This is a question many wonder about, especially those who also know or may think they are married to a partner with autism and are struggling.After eighteen years of marriage and four children, three of whom are also on the autism spectrum, I think it's time I answered this question.Why Do I Stay Married to an Autistic Person?1. I fell in love with ALLUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-49021526519765205022024-01-03T13:50:00.001-05:002024-01-03T13:53:00.244-05:00A Sick Kit for Kids A Sick Kit for Kids is the perfect resource for families with children who:Struggle with AnxietyAre on the Autism SpectrumStruggle with CommunicationHave Suffered Trauma and Experience PTSDStruggle with Interoception (the 8th Sense)Diagnosed with Reactive Attachment DisorderStruggle with Mood DisordersAnd more!A Sick Kit for Kids brings comfort and peace. The child knows she'll be safeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-91167889884690629112023-12-22T21:15:00.001-05:002024-01-14T18:39:02.049-05:00How to Help a Child with RAD Give Holiday Gifts Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder struggle giving holiday gifts to others for many reasons.This struggle can cause significant stress and tension for friends and family.Feelings get hurt.Everyone experiences trauma. There are ways to make the gift giving experience more pleasant for everyone while helping the child with RAD.How to Help a Child with RAD Give Holiday GiftsWarning:&Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-30704793580656845262023-12-22T15:22:00.001-05:002023-12-22T15:45:19.207-05:00Christmas Sensory Kit Ideas for Kids and TeensWe don't know what we'd do without our Christmas sensory kits. Kids and teens alike benefit from them so much.When Christmas sensory kits are filled with items that meet sensory needs, those that use them are able to stay regulated and be okay in situations they otherwise would not be.Christmas sensory kits have literally saved our Christmases throughout the year.Every child and teen have Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-40496867200812189172023-12-18T21:04:00.002-05:002024-01-14T18:37:51.014-05:00Reactive Attachment Disorder: Tips for Handling Past Trauma During the HolidaysIt is a fact that children with Reactive Attachment Disorder have suffered past trauma. Trauma can occur 365 days a year, including holidays.The holiday season can be a mine field to navigate as a caregiver of an adopted child with RAD.It's very rare for a caregiver to know about and understand past trauma their child with Reactive Attachment Disorder has experienced, until the child is ableUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-2785415875760644712023-12-11T07:12:00.001-05:002024-01-30T19:10:54.877-05:00Santa Lucia Day Activities for Tots and Preschoolers with Free PrintablesSanta Lucia Day Activities for Tots and Preschoolers with free printables are a perfect way to introduce little ones to the special holiday on December 13.This Scandinavian holiday is so special to so many. The special day with all its traditions is such a great addition to a study or celebration holidays around the world.Little ones will fall absolutely head over heals in love with Santa Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-50716968750032295862023-12-04T21:37:00.000-05:002023-12-04T21:37:24.255-05:0010 Christmas Cookie Recipes: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Corn Free, and Refined Sugar FreeIt can be extremely difficult to find Christmas cookie recipes that are gluten free, dairy free, soy free, corn free, and refined sugar free.This becomes a major problem when you have children that desperately want to participate in holiday baking and decorating.Over the years we've collected some delicious diet-friendly recipes that we use for Sunshine and others in our home. We hope you Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-83952499315056189742023-12-03T16:17:00.002-05:002024-01-14T18:36:51.943-05:00Reactive Attachment Disorder: Where Is God?Reactive Attachment Disorder is a diagnosis that no one hopes for. Where is God in such a struggle?How can one believe in a God who allows innocent children to suffer from Reactive Attachment Disorder?How can one believe in a Savior, Jesus Christ in the midst of their family being ripped apart by Reactive Attachment Disorder?How can God's plan include so much suffering and abuse in homes Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-86925426561575181282023-11-30T18:49:00.003-05:002023-11-30T18:49:57.026-05:00Santa Lucia Day Crafts for KidsSanta Lucia Day crafts for kids are a perfect way for all to embrace and enjoy this magical holiday.Through crafting kids can contribute to a Santa Lucia Day costume.They can make beautiful Santa Day Lucia ornaments for the Christmas tree.There are paper crafts to use as Santa Lucia Day decorations.Last but definitely not least, there are patterns to create beautiful Santa Lucia Day felt food, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-1148853225799671692023-11-29T09:31:00.002-05:002024-01-14T18:41:09.650-05:00How to Help a Child with RAD Receive Holiday GiftsHow does one help a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder receive gifts and be okay before, during, and after the receiving has occurred?Receiving gifts during the holiday season can be extremely challenging for a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder.Gifts are a token of love, which is triggering.Often times gifts are destroyed after they are received.Gifts between family members promotes Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-44359440260940871272023-11-28T21:24:00.007-05:002024-01-14T18:40:25.690-05:007 Reasons the Holiday Season is Difficult for a Child with RADThe holiday season can be the most difficult time of the year when raising a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD).Instead of Christmas being magical, it often turns into an absolute nightmare. Christmas and other winter holidays that were once joyous occasions may turn into trauma triggers for all in the household.Here are 7 reasons why the holiday season is difficult for a child Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-45772619103860790282023-11-28T17:14:00.001-05:002023-11-28T17:16:08.264-05:00St. Nicholas Day Activities for Tots and Preschoolers with Free PrintablesSt. Nicholas Day activities for tots and preschoolers can be so much fun and such a great way to teach about such a special holiday celebrated around the world.I love that St Nicholas Day provides a way to teach about a real person who helped and served so many, and who later became the inspiration behind Santa Claus.St. Nicholas includes so many fabulous traditions and symbols, all of which are Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516440835308898651.post-39876639827105632962023-11-27T17:09:00.000-05:002023-11-27T17:09:19.163-05:00Christmas Reindeer Activities with Free PrintablesThese Christmas reindeer activities for kids are inspired be the beloved Christmas story about one very special reindeer who guides Santa's sleigh and saves Christmas.Each and every activity included is inspired by a song or scene in the favorite Christmas movie.If you're looking for Christmas printables that are sure to excite children this holiday season, these are it!The best part is that all Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0