Hosted by Debra Johnson · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 29 episodes
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The STEPS for Development podcast offers practical support for adults who are nurturing children's growth and development. Hosted by Debra Johnson, MS, OTR/L, pediatric occupational therapist, parent coach, educator and parent. STEPS Together dives into topics including typical development, neurodevelopmental differences, understanding what lies beneath challenging child behaviors, and exploring strategies that work to improve skills, strengthen relationships and empower parents and caregivers who are invested in helping children thrive and succeed.
Debra Johnson hosts STEPS Together, a kids show with 29 episodes published.
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! After a short break from the podcast, I'm back with some exciting news—and a new way of thinking about how we support children. As parents and caregivers
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Why does something as simple as brushing teeth or getting out the door feel so hard some days? In this episode of STEPS Together, we’re diving into the s
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Change is hard — especially for children who thrive on predictability, routine, and a sense of control. If your child has big reactions to small changes,
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! The start of a new year often comes with pressure—to set goals, make resolutions, and “do better.” But what if that’s not what you actually need? In this
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Parenting can feel constant, demanding, and overwhelming—especially when you’re supporting a neurodiverse child. In the midst of routines, meltdowns, the
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Meltdowns are often misunderstood and when we treat them like misbehavior, everyone ends up more dysregulated. In this episode of STEPS Together, we brea
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything people tell me to do so why is my child still melting down, acting out, or struggling?” this episode is for
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! In this episode, I identify the five core pillars of wellness that support a child’s brain health and why they matter far more than most parents realize.
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Free PDF Guide to Aligning Expectations for Happier Holidays If the holidays tend to leave your family overwhelmed, overtired, and overstimulated, this e
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! The holidays often bring excitement, connection… and plenty of unsolicited advice. In this episode, we explore how to stay confident, calm, and compassio
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Holidays are stressful for everyone. The rush of holidays at the end of the year can be especially rough. Changes in routines, new people, new places, ne
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! How the “Just Right” support creates growth and eliminates struggles. When a child fails to follow directions, makes mistakes or struggles physically wit
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! We’ve all been there. You thought you'd planned for everything, used your tools and had it under control. But now your child’s having a meltdown at a fam
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! If leaving the park turns into a meltdown, bedtime drags on forever, or screen time always ends in tears, you’re not alone — and your child isn’t trying
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Ever wonder why staying calm when your child isn’t feels so hard? Co-regulation, the process of helping a child manage their emotions by managing our own
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Self-regulation is one of the most talked-about topics in child development today. But too often, it’s treated like a destination: a place we expect kids
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Most parents want to know: “What do I do when my child is in the middle of a meltdown?” The truth is, by the time your child reaches that stage, there’s
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Is your child “too sensitive,” or do they just have sensory quirks they’ll grow out of? Maybe you’ve heard that sensory diets can fix everything—or that
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Look closer, stay curious, and find out what’s really going on beneath the struggle. Let's dig deeper and find solutions that work! Last week we talked a
Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind! Parenting can feel impossible when it seems like everything is a problem—your child never listens, can’t sit still, melts down at homework, interrupts ev
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