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Helping your Child with Anxiety

by Steps For Kids | Aug 10, 2017 | Behavior, Tips and Strategies, Uncategorized

Does your child get worked up easily? Does she stay awake worrying about things that may or may not happen? Does he stress over everyday interactions? It can be difficult to see your child struggle in this way, but there are a wealth of resources available to help you...

Strategies to Help Calm an Anxious Child

by Steps For Kids | Aug 10, 2017 | Behavior, Tips and Strategies, Uncategorized

According to the Child Mind Institute, anxiety is the most common emotional problem in children. It can manifest as common fears of the dark, separation issues, problems with social interaction, or persistent worries that interrupt daily activities and sleep. While...

Tantrum or Meltdown? How to tell, and what to do

by Steps For Kids | Jul 13, 2017 | Behavior, Uncategorized

One of the most frequently asked questions we get about child behavior is whether a child is engaging in a tantrum or having a “meltdown.” Do you know the difference, or the unique response each one requires? Most people view tantrums as behavior that a young child...
Kids benefit from 3 hours of outdoor play

Kids benefit from 3 hours of outdoor play

by Steps For Kids | Jun 1, 2017 | Tips and Strategies, Uncategorized

Summer is here! Kids need to play hard to develop skills and grow strong physically, mentally, and emotionally. Now is the perfect time to take the play outdoors, where kids can get the movement, sensory experiences, and social interactions to support development in a...
Help Your Child Enjoy Outdoor Play

Help Your Child Enjoy Outdoor Play

by Steps For Kids | Jun 1, 2017 | Tips and Strategies, Uncategorized

We recently posted about how great playing outside is for your child’s development. Ideally, kids would be outside playing for three hours every day! But that can be a difficult task, especially if your child had sensory processing issues or other needs. For some...
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