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13201 Granger Rd., #8
Cleveland, Ohio 44125
 216.831.2255

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Carl B. Stokes Social Service Mall
6001 Woodland Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44104

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Akron, Ohio 44306

STEPS Parenting Classes

Small moments of connection help build a child’s brain for a lifetime

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Learn Simple, Everyday Moments that Help a Child's Brain Grow

S.T.E.P.S. Parenting Classes

Parenting young children is meaningful—and it can also feel confusing, especially when children don’t respond the way we expect. STEPS supports parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5 with practical, brain-based tools that help turn everyday moments into powerful opportunities for healthy brain growth.

You don’t need to have all the answers. Sometimes, a little guidance grounded in how the brain develops can go a long way.

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Upcoming STEPS Classes

What is STEPS?

STEPS is a free parent learning program based on research about early brain development. The program focuses on everyday interactions between caregivers and children that help build strong brain connections.

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STEPS stands for:

  • S — Security: helping your child feel safe, loved, and understood 
  • T — Touch: using nurturing, appropriate touch to support connection and regulation
  • E — Eyes: strengthening attachment through eye contact and shared attention
  • P — Play: building skills through playful back-and-forth interactions
  • S — Sound: using voice, rhythm, and language to support communication and learning

Parents and caregivers who attend STEPS classes will learn how to:

  • Better understand their child’s behavior and needs
  • Build stronger connections with their child
  • Support early communication and learning
  • Turn everyday routines into brain-building moments
  • Feel more confident responding to big feelings and challenges

STEPS focuses on simple ideas that fit into daily life—no special equipment or perfect parenting required.

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Contact us with any questions or to let us know you're coming!

Contact: Mariam Canady, Family Life Specialist
Email: mcanady@beechbrook.org
Phone: 216.391.4069

STEPS Program Participants

“The teachers were great! Please come back.”

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“The teachers were so patient and sincere with the abilities to teach me how to be a better parent. They equipped me with the skills I was missing to raise healthy and respectful children.”

S.T.E.P.S. Program Participant

“The instructor taught me to be a better mother and positive ways to help my family grow mentally, emotionally and physically. Thank you!”

S.T.E.P.S. Program Participant

“I loved the teacher! Hope to keep in contact.”

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“I would love to take the class again!”

S.T.E.P.S. Program Participant

“This class is essential! I would recommend it to others.”

S.T.E.P.S. Program Participant

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