Steady Steps™ — A Practical Parent–Child Workbook for Big Feelings, Tough Moments, and Small Brave Actions
For Children Ages 5–10 | Digital PDF Edition (Instant Download)
Children face big emotions every day—frustration, self-doubt, worry, and uncertainty—and it can be hard to know what will actually help in tough moments.
Rooted in mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Steady Steps™ offers a calm, structured approach for helping children understand what they feel and practice moving forward, even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present.
Not sure what Steady Steps™ might look like with your child?
Download My Steady Steps Plan™ — a free parent–child printable that helps you choose one hard thing, work through the five Steady Steps together, and build a small plan to practice that fits your family and your life.
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What Children Practice Inside the Steady Steps Workbook
Through simple, age-appropriate reflection exercises, visual activities, and real-life examples children can relate to, children practice how to:
1. Notice what is happening in their thoughts and body
2. Name their feelings in simple, clear ways
3. Make Room for difficult emotions without pushing them away
4. Shrink big tasks into smaller steps
5. Take Small, Brave Steps forward, even when difficult feelings are present
What’s Included
- 50 thoughtfully designed pages
- Simple, age-appropriate reflection exercises
- Visual and interactive activities
- Real-life examples children can relate to
- A calm, structured approach that parents and children can practice together
How to Use It — No Overwhelm, No Pressure
You do not need to complete this workbook all at once.
- One page at a time: Begin during calm moments to introduce the skills naturally.
- Practice over time: Use the tools after challenges once the foundational skills have been learned.
- Together or independently: Complete activities side-by-side or encourage independent reflection with support as needed.
The goal is not to eliminate difficult feelings. The goal is to help children learn that they can move through them — one steady step at a time.
Format & Access
- Instant Digital Download (PDF): Download immediately after purchase to print at home or view on a tablet.
- Prefer a printed workbook? Steady Steps™ is also available in paperback on Amazon.
Helping children grow doesn’t require perfect moments — just steady ones.