learning beyond the classroom
Educational resources inspired by curiosity, creativity
and real life-learning.
learning beyond the classroom
Educational resources inspired by curiosity, creativity
and real life-learning.
A journey that shaped what we create.
Ady & Co. grew from our own journey of learning differently. From homeschooling and raising butterflies to entrepreneurship, creativity, and hands-on experiences, each chapter has shaped the way we see learning.
Today, we're bringing those experiences together through thoughtfully created books, workbooks, educational resources, and programs that encourage curiosity, creativity, self-awareness, and real-life learning.
LEARN
Educational resources that make meaningful concepts easier to understand.
CREATE
Creativity and entrepreneurship that encourage kids to explore their own ideas.
DISCOVER
Nature and hands-on learning that inspire curiosity about the world around us.
understanding the nervous sytem
The Nervous System in Everyday Life
It's part of everything we do. The nervous system is with us through every part of the day—whether we're consciously aware of it or not. It influences how children learn, focus, play, grow, manage challenges, connect with others, and respond to the world around them.
The same is true for adults. How we experience stress, communicate, respond, and connect can all be influenced by the state of our nervous system. And because children often look to the adults around them for cues of safety and regulation, our own awareness matters too.
Learning to notice what's happening within our bodies—when we feel calm and connected, activated or overwhelmed, or withdrawn and disconnected—can help us better understand what we may need in that moment.
For children, this awareness develops through experience and connection. The adults around them can play an important role in co-regulation—helping create the sense of safety and connection that supports a child's developing ability to navigate emotions, challenges, transitions, and everyday stress.
Understanding our nervous system doesn't mean avoiding stress. It means becoming more aware of how our body responds to it and recognizing when we may need connection, movement, rest, support, or simply time to reset.
The more we understand what our nervous system is communicating, the better equipped we are to respond with intention rather than simply react.
Supporting Regulation Through Listening
That understanding is what led us to the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)—a gentle, music-based listening program for children, teens, and adults designed to support nervous system regulation.
Using specially filtered music, the 5-hour program is completed gradually in personalized listening increments and can be accessed through an app wherever you are.
SSP can support children as they develop greater capacity for regulation, while also offering parents and caregivers an opportunity to support their own nervous systems—an important part of connection and co-regulation within the family.
MEET MARIEL
Ady & Co. was founded by Mariel Ruiz-Escasena, whose education-first approach continues to shape everything she does.
As her professional journey has evolved, Mariel has carried that same commitment to education, guidance, and confident decision-making into her work through Ask Mariel.