I live and work in Goa in India, running a multidisciplinary child development and family guidance centre called Sethu, for children with developmental, behavioral, educational and emotional difficulties. What I love best about your website and newsletter is that they are filled with practical, realistic and backed-by-experience advice. I can apply your suggestions in resource poor environments. The families I work with often do not have the finances or access to professional services. However with your guidance, they feel empowered to do the best they can. We need more resources like Edu Designs that offer professional help without commercial interests in mind. Thank you for all you do!
I have known Ruth, founder of Edu designs to help everyone she meets. I have witnessed her interacting with young mothers and fathers, and truly encouraging them and in the nicest way, reaching out and modeling good parenting to them. I would highly recommend Edu designs to any parents who are in need of great parenting skills. Ruth has made a special place for art education with this non-profit and kids LOVE it! The non-profit pairs visual aids with skills and resources, creating an easy way for parents and children to understand and communicate, that goes beyond language. I highly recommend this non-profit.
EDU Designs have such great works that inspire children to be good citizens, empathetic to others and lift self esteem. They do such wonderful teachings that our children would never ever think of bulling others but stepping out to be friends of the friendless. Thank you for your role in changing lives.
Excellent experience! Excellent people. They really know what they are doing.
Ruth Elliott 10/30/2017
THANK YOU! LOVE TO ALL!
I know Ruth Elliott personally. (I am married to her.) Every time we go out shopping she engages with parents and their kids, giving them the one-minute introduction to EDU designs and Gomommygo, handing out her behavior cards, and eliciting smiles and thank yous. When we are at home, Ruth is at the computer writing her latest motivation piece about hanging in there and remembering that no matter who you are or where you are, you have help. I have never known a person more dedicated to bringing her message to the world.
I know Ruth Elliot personally to be an individual who is highly creative in the use of materials and different forms of media to teach children good, decent principles, and she is highly enthusiastic and dedicated to reach children with positive messages about themselves and others. Ruth imparts wisdom in what she writes for children and and what she writes to assist parents in their important role of raising their children to become their very best.
Ruth Elliott 10/29/2017
Thank you for giving to others by your kindness and appreciation of what is most important for the future of all of us, as well as our children!
Four years in a row, Ruth volunteered her time, teaching drawing and animation techniques to my students in Hartford, Connecticut. She is the best!
Ruth Elliott 10/28/2017
And what fun we had! Thanks, Mark. :)
Ruth Elliot Hilsdon, founder of EDU DESIGNS is a unique and genuinely heart-centered person. I have known her for years and watched her raise her 7 children into socially aware and contributing adults.
As Director of EDU DESIGNS she continues to 'walk her talk' by selflessly sharing her knowledge, experience and expertise within the education system, giving children a creative foundation that enriches and balances their lives, today and in the future, and by extension, ours as well.
We are a homeschooling family and I met Ms. Ellison in a store one day. She was incredibly kind and engaged the children providing them with some fun moments while running errands. She gave me her card and told me all about the resources the non-profit had available. It was especially helpful since my children are very interested in art. We were able to use a resource that would have been otherwise unavailable to us. Thank you!
Ruth Elliott 10/28/2017
Thank you, Holli! It was great to meet you and share what we are doing. I am so proud of all you are doing for your kids. If only all parents were so dedicated, the world would be in better shape. And your efforts will make a difference in the future, for sure! :)
I found the YouTube video instructions to make a golden rectangle and golden spiral to be one of the most concise illustrations. Thank you.
New parent and grew up in a bad home that took years of therapy as well as going into psychology in college to get help I needed. This site as well as Ruth personally has helped me raise my little human to be smart, kind and creative. Giving her the best chances in life. Forever thankful!
Ruth Elliott 10/28/2017
How wonderful to hear from you, Elissa Mae - and to see the joy that little one's life has brought to you! She is certainly a lucky girl. :)
Ruth went way beyond my expectations when I ordered her printable art teaching book online and then emailed to find out how to access it when I couldn't find the link. She emailed me personally and asked what kind of work I did (I work with adults with developmental disabilities) and what types of resources I was looking for. She then sent me (totally free and unasked for) a number of resources she thought might be useful. Ruth is definitely not in this to make money and passionately believes in her work. I wish I was in a better position to support her organization financially.
Ruth Elliott 10/28/2017
Thank you so much! Your help means so much, and continues to bless others. I appreciate you! Ruth
I love the books and videos from Edu Designs because it is such a positive way of showing my grandchildren how to be thoughtful and kind to other people and also themselves as well. With all the negativity in the world it is so very uplifting to have these resources available. Thank you! Susan Prince
Ruth Elliott 10/28/2017
THANK YOU, Sue! Your kindness is a blessing to everyone who knows you. Keep smiling! Love and hugs, Ruth
Excellent work with our kiddos! The world needs more people and organizations like this!
Ruth Elliott 10/20/2016
Thank you SO much! :)
It is good to know that there are still good people (and places) in this world. You guys are doing an awesome job! Keep on inspiring our children!
Ruth Elliott 10/20/2016
I appreciate your support! :)
Such a wonderful help in communicating with hard-to-reach kids through art.
Ruth Elliott 10/20/2016
Thank you! You are helping, too!
Art - and the arts can have such powerful benefits to all children. Many children go through school with limited access to art lessons, classes, and enrichment. Edu Designs provides these opportunities and I am so grateful that they do so.
Ruth Elliott 10/20/2016
Great of you to care for kids! I appreciate your support of our work!
Ruth Elliott 10/28/2017
THANK YOU SO MUCH! :)
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edudesigns.org 09/24/2014 Thank you SO much, Nandita! You are what makes living here on earth worthwhile to those around you. I know your love and sacrifice are appreciated by all who know you. Blessings and love to you for sharing your kindness with others.
Ruth Elliott 10/30/2017 THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Please contact me at director@edudesigns.org to see what more I can do. Bless You, Ruth