Author Description

Eddy B. Steady is a children's picture book about the Strengthening Families Protective Factors. Eddy the mountain goat and his grandma go on a road trip to bake a special cake for Eddy's birthday party. Along the way, they learn about the five Protective Factors with the help of friendly, funny animals.The Protective Factors, developed by the Center for the Study of Social Policy, are attributes that help families to successfully navigate difficult situations.Eddy B. Steady is a companion to A Family Trip, an in-person and online course for parents and families to learn and strengthen the Protective Factors in their lives. The book and the course are both part of the non-profit Parents Driving Change. Learn more at parentsdrivingchange.com/a-family-trip.