Reactive Attachment Disorder and Extended Family Relations| Every Star Is Different
For each season of the year, I love to put out math review activities that specifically focus on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.Seasonal manipulatives always make math work more inviting.These fall math activities have been such a hit!I love how they incorporate pumpkins, leaves, apples, and acorns.They definitely bring the feel of fall into the classroom.And because you can| Every Star Is Different
Music history can be so much fun for children when composers and music are brought to life!These Music History Activities for Kids with Free Printables are such a great way to guide you through the process.There are so many different ways to use them, depending on the age group you're working with.Music is so important for the emotional and cognitive development of children. Music History| Every Star Is Different
Fire vehicles are loved by many children. Whether you're planning a transportation unit or are looking to introduce fire safety concepts, these Fire Vehicle Activities and Free Printables are sure to be a hit!Included in activities and printables you will find various fire vehicles as well as a focus on fire safety gear to meet the needs of every child, no matter their skills and| Every Star Is Different
Day of the Dead is one of our family's favorite holidays and for good reason!El Día de lost Muertos is the perfect way to celebrate and remember your ancestors.Our kids find that the holiday is also a great way to pay tribute to relatives that have died in their lifetime as well.My husband loves the holiday as it reminds him of the years he lived in Mexico.I love Day of the Dead because| Every Star Is Different
One way our family celebrates our German heritage during the holiday season is celebrating St. Nicholas Day.We aren't a family who emphasize Santa. (Our kids know that all gifts come from parents.)We aren't Catholic, and we don't celebrate saints.We do celebrate our ancestry and those who serve others, especially the less fortunate.St. Nicholas Day is a great reminder of things that matter during| Every Star Is Different
The master bedroom in a home is usually not one of the smallest rooms in the house, but for us it is. We prefer small spaces with a minimalism approach.Our minimalist master bedroom provides the opportunity for all of our children to have their own rooms in our small home, which they enjoy.It also provides my husband and I privacy on the main floor of the house, while all of our| Every Star Is Different
There comes a time when every person must learn how to swallow medication or vitamins.Medications, vitamins, and supplements can be crucial when helping those with developmental and/or emotional disabilities.The task of swallowing a pill can feel incredibly daunting to a person, especially a child and even some teens.A child may not understand how to swallow a pill.There may be be a fear of| Every Star Is Different
The transition from learning short vowel sounds and consonant blends to long vowel sounds with all the rules and letter combinations can be challenging for children.Our Montessori-inspired Green Series Long Vowel Sound A Activities with Free Printables are here to help!These activities break down every letter combination that makes a long "a" sound with so many ways to practice.Students can focus| Every Star Is Different
Many look forward to the summer games. They can be equally exciting for children when they understand the sports involved.These Summer Sports Activities for Kids with Free Printables are the perfect way to help children understand sports they may see during the summer games.These resources are designed for children in Montessori preschool and elementary classrooms at home or at| Every Star Is Different
10+ Slow Cooker Meat and Poultry Recipes for Busy Families| Every Star Is Different
In my experience, the most frustrating aspect of caring for a child or teen with Reactive Attachment Disorder has been waiting for her to choose to heal, if she is capable of doing so.The consequences that caregivers and family members experience during the process of waiting are unfathomable every step of the way.A child or teen with Reactive Attachment Disorder can't be forced to heal.| Every Star Is Different
7 Stages of Healing From Reactive Attachment Disorder| Every Star Is Different
Some children, teens, and adults struggle to attend church meetings for a number of reasons.Over the years we've created a number of resources to help children during religious services.We are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Our youngest has a very difficult time attending church.She requested a visual schedule for sacrament meeting, our main hour of worship each week,| Every Star Is Different
Happy New Year from the Eddy Family!| Every Star Is Different
Are you looking for gift ideas for a 15 year old girl in your life?Our daughter Princess is 15 this year.She seems extremely easy to buy for but finding variety is the biggest challenge.Many of you know we give the 12 gifts of Christmas.Here is what she's receiving for Christmas this year!Gift Ideas for 15 Year Old GirlsSports AttirePrincess has two older brothers who have educated her in| Every Star Is Different
Here are some fabulous Las Posadas Activities for Tots and Preschoolers to enjoy with Free Printables!Las Posadas is such a fun part of our Holidays Around the World celebration and learning experience.I love that this holiday focuses on Mary and Joseph, their journey to Bethlehem with a donkey, and finding room in the inn for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.At the same time Las Posadas| Every Star Is Different
Are you looking for gifts for a 16 year old boy in your life?In our family, our 16 year old son, Bulldozer, is the child who doesn't know what he wants for Christmas almost every year.It takes a lot of creativity and visual prompting for ideas to ensure he has a fabulous Christmas.He has very specific hobbies, passions, and interests.I am so excited about what he's receiving for Christmas this| Every Star Is Different
Christmas with teens is so different than it is when little one are running around. Do I dare say I like it even better?I had so much fun shopping for my 17 year old son this year.My biggest struggle was choosing to stop after I had purchased my 12 gifts of Christmas.If you're looking for gift ideas for a 17 year old boy in your life, here is what my son is receiving for Christmas this year!| Every Star Is Different
There are so many different thoughts and opinions about how many gifts caregivers should or shouldn't give their children and teens during the holiday season.As a minimalist, I am not one who likes giving or receiving gifts without meaning and purpose.As a minimalist, I live in a very small home, so there is no room for a lot of extra stuff.At the same time I LOVE the magic of the Christmas| Every Star Is Different
Today, I was once again reminded how a child or teen with Reactive Attachment Disorder responds to pain and sickness.I was at the doctor's office with Princess.She had explained very casually to the doctor that one of her ears felt plugged and numb. The other ear had just begun to hurt.The doctor looked into her ears."If my ears looked like your ears, I'd be curled up in my bed sobbing from the| Every Star Is Different
Hanukkah is a very important holiday to our family.It holds a special place in our hearts.There are many ways to celebrate the holiday.Here is how we celebrate!Hanukkah: How We CelebrateWhen the kids were preschoolers, we introduced them to holidays around the world. We created beautiful materials that were culturally sensitive to ensure that our children would learn to love and respect| Every Star Is Different
No two cases of Reactive Attachment Disorder are exactly the same. Every child and trauma experience are unique and different.However, there is a differentiation when it comes to specific symptoms. There are two types of Reactive Attachment Disorder.Both types of Reactive Attachment Disorder operate on a spectrum, meaning that some cases are far more mild or severe than| Every Star Is Different
Meal planning, grocery shopping, and all things related to food are aspects of my life I like to keep on autopilot as much as possible.| Every Star Is Different
Montessori-inspired Flag Activities for Kids with Free Printables| Every Star Is Different
Borderline Personality Disorder and Reactive Attachment Disorder| Every Star Is Different
Airport Preparation Activities for Kids with Free Printables| Every Star Is Different