"Gentle Steps Blog"

Screen-Free Summer Ideas for Families (That Everyone Actually Enjoys)
Screen-Free Summer Ideas for Families (That Everyone Actually Enjoys)
Looking for a summer with less screen time and more real connection? Here are 13 screen-free summer ideas for families that everyone actually enjoys — indoors, outdoors and out and about. Read more...
Sensory Play Ideas for Toddlers at Home (No Mess, No Stress, No Cost)
Sensory Play Ideas for Toddlers at Home (No Mess, No Stress, No Cost)
Sensory play is one of the most powerful things you can offer a toddler  and it costs almost nothing. Here are 10 simple ideas using things you already have at home. Read more...
5 Free Activities to Build School Readiness at Home This Summer
5 Free Activities to Build School Readiness at Home This Summer
Starting school in September? The best preparation activities are free, feel like play, and you can start today. Here are 5 simple ways to build school readiness at home this summer. Read more...
My Toddler Cries at Every Nursery Drop-Off — Is This Normal?
My Toddler Cries at Every Nursery Drop-Off — Is This Normal?
Tearful nursery drop offs are exhausting for everyone. Here's why it happens, how long it normally lasts, and  7 gentle strategies that actually help your toddler settle. Read more...
Is My Child School Ready? 10 Signs to Look For
Is My Child School Ready? 10 Signs to Look For
Wondering if your child is ready for school  this September? Here are 10 real signs to look for- and gentle steps to take if you are not quiet there yet? Read more...