kids
Hosted by Debra Johnson · kids · EN-US
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.
Required Pod Score for this podcast. PitchCentric checks your profile against host openness, topical fit, and audience signals before you generate a pitch.
Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
30%
Guest openness
Selective
Sign up to generate a grounded pitch for STEPS Together.
Signup to Generate a PitchThe 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 is hosted by Debra Johnson. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Child Might Surprise You" (19 June 2026, 17 minutes), "Habits and the Brain: Supporting Neurodiverse Children Through Daily Routines" (13 February 2026, 48 minutes), and "Teaching Flexibility: Helping Kids Who Struggle with Change and Big Feelings" (29 January 2026, 41 minutes).
STEPS Together publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for STEPS Together is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. STEPS Together requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. STEPS Together's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for STEPS Together are Family & Social Services. STEPS Together has a kids audience.
Debra Johnson hosts STEPS Together, a kids podcast with 29 episodes published.
Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.
STEPS Together
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...
STEPS Together
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>Why does something as simple as brushing teeth or getting out the door feel so hard some days?</p><p>In this episode of STEPS Together, we’re...
STEPS Together
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>Change is hard — especially for children who thrive on predictability, routine, and a sense of control. If your child has big reactions to...
Episode #26
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>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...
STEPS Together
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>Parenting can feel constant, demanding, and overwhelming—especially when you’re supporting a neurodiverse child. In the midst of routines...
Episode #24
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>Meltdowns are often misunderstood and when we treat them like misbehavior, everyone ends up more dysregulated. In this episode of STEPS...
Episode #23
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>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 #22
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>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...
Episode #21
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>Free PDF Guide to Aligning Expectations for Happier Holidays</p><p>If the holidays tend to leave your family overwhelmed, overtired, and...
Episode #20
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>The holidays often bring excitement, connection… and plenty of unsolicited advice. In this episode, we explore how to stay confident, calm, and...
Episode #19
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>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...
Episode #18
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p><b>How the “Just Right” support creates growth and eliminates struggles.</b></p><p>When a child fails to follow directions, makes mistakes or...
Episode #17
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>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...
Episode #16
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>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...
Episode #15
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>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...
Episode #14
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>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...
Episode #13
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>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...
Episode #12
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>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...
Episode #11
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p><b>Look closer, stay curious, and find out what’s really going on beneath the struggle. Let's dig deeper and find solutions that work...
Episode #10
<p>Question? Comment? Send a text to let me know what's on your mind!</p><p>Parenting can feel impossible when it seems like everything is a problem—your child never listens, can’t sit still, melts down at homework...
Recent guests on STEPS Together. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
pediatric occupational therapist, Street Entertainment Group
STEPS for Development
PitchCentric classifies STEPS Together under these industries. Guests from them are the closest fit, and each links to the best podcasts in that industry.
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
Little Brains Big Steps
Acorn to Tree Family Podcast
The CI Therapies Podcast
The Pediatric Playbook by Your Pediatric OT
Eden Equips
Plant the Seed of Learning
Is this podcast yours and you'd like to remove or correct details? Request removal or email privacy@pitchcentric.com.
Questions about the free trial? See the pricing FAQ