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STEPS Together

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

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40:00

Rethinking Defiance: Harnessing Strong-Will as a...

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2025/08/28

Is your child’s “defiance” leaving you drained and second-guessing yourself? Are you feeling manipulated, controlled and lost about how to change the status quo? What if those daily battles were really signs of persistence, resilience, independence and creativity that are your child's strengths, just waiting to be guided? In this episode, we’ll reframe defiance and oppositional behaviors through a new lens—seeing the strengths behind strong-willed behavior and learning practical s...

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26:54

From Control to Connection: Reducing Stress by...

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2025/08/21

In this episode of STEPS Together, Debra Johnson, MS, OTR/L, explores what it really means to “work too hard” as a parent or caregiver—not in chores or daily tasks, but emotionally. When we try to control every behavior, feeling, or outcome, we often end up drained, stressed, and disconnected from our children. Instead of striving for control, there’s a different path: focusing on what is really yours to control and fostering connection. Tune in to learn how letting go of what’s not you...

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32:03

I See You: Acknowledging the Hard Work Behind Every...

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2025/08/14

Supporting a child with unique needs comes with layers most people never see — balancing school meetings, therapy sessions, sensory needs, and emotional ups and downs, all while trying to connect and guide. It’s a constant juggle of time, energy, and emotions that can leave you feeling misunderstood, second-guessing yourself, and wondering if you’re doing enough. Whether you are a parent, educator, childcare provider or healthcare professional you know how hard it is to be present and "on" fo...

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34:55

From Frustration to Connection: What to Do When Kids...

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2025/08/07

"Why won't they just listen?!" If you've found yourself asking this question (maybe even more than once today), you are NOT alone! In this episode, I explore what adults really mean when they say "they don't listen," unpack what really going on for the child, and identify a few simple strategies that you can implement today to shift that behavior and improve cooperation. From executive function challenges and sensory processing differences, to emotional regulation and language processing diso...

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44:51

Calm is Contagious: Connect, Co-Regulate, and Carry-On!

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2025/07/31

When your child is overwhelmed, crying, yelling or shutting down, it can feel impossible to know what to do. But what if I told you that the most powerful tool isn't a strategy, sensory activity or consequence? Is this episode, we'll explore the power we as adults have in supporting children when they are dysregulated. Your calm presence can help regulate your child's nervous system during moments of emotional distress. You'll learn what's really going in your child's brain when those ...

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30:26

Start Strong! The Value of a Strength-Based Approach...

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2025/07/25

Start Strong! The Value of a Strength-Based Approach to Support Development In this episode of STEPS Together, we’re diving into the heart of what makes our work truly transformational—a strength-based approach to supporting children’s growth and development. You’ll learn what a strength-based model really is and why it’s essential for meaningful progress. We’ll walk through three powerful reasons this approach matters: It builds a positive mindset and nurtures compassionate relationships.It ...

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64:24

Understanding Behavior for Real Change

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2025/07/19

In this episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood areas of child development—behavior. If you've ever felt stuck trying to manage your child’s challenging behaviors using strategies that just don’t seem to work, this is for you. You’ll learn why common approaches often oversimplify what’s really going on, and how taking a developmental, relational lens can create lasting change. We’ll explore what truly influences behavior—from nervous system regulation and skill development to sens...

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29:57

First, Introductions!

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2025/07/16

Welcome to the first episode of STEPS Together, the STEPS for Development podcast with practical support for adults who are nurturing children's growth and development. In this episode I share a bit about my background and journey both personally and professionally, leading to the creation of STEPS for Development. You'll learn about the core foundations that make the STEPS for Development approach successful for adults who want to support child development effectively and how "thinking like ...

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