Preschool (and beyond!)
Amazing resources for Pittsburgh parents and their preschool or elementary school child! Increase confidence and learn important skills for school and beyond!
Two Amazing Offers
1. Little Brave Steps: Ready, Set, Preschool!
Brought to you by our sister company, Child Behavior Learning Pittsburgh, LLC, this option is perfect for parents wanting gentle opportunities for kids to practice things like warming up to new situations, approaching other children to join in play, and participating in circle time. Discounts provided to families who sign up for both the webinar and multiple play dates!
What parents will learn: Webinar includes 5 modules containing information about child anxiety, prepping children for school/birthday parties/other social events, strategies to teach key social/play skills, supportive scripts for tough moments, and how to work on bravery one little step at a time.
What kids will learn: Each session, children practice bravery through structured play, stories, and gentle exposure activities:
Joining in and trying new things
Practice facing worries
Building positive peer experiences
Every activity is led by a licensed psychologist with expertise in child anxiety and early childhood development. Play dates are structured to include elements of a typical preschool/kindergarten day, including free play, circle time, and activity time.
***Note, this is NOT a therapeutic service! For more information or to sign up, visit Child Behavior Learning Pittsburgh’s website!***
2.Little Brave Steps: Parent Group
Space stands for “Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions.” This group uses evidence-based strategies tailored to the beginning of the school year to support your little one’s transition to the school year
Are you dreading the back to school tantrums, challenging morning routines, and heart-breaking drop offs?
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to face the beginning of the school year alone either!
Little Brave Steps helps parents gain strategies to support children in the beginning of the school year and beyond!
What Makes Little Brave Steps services different?
Most social skills or therapy groups focus only on children.
Little Brave Steps involves parents every step of the way because the biggest changes happen when families learn how to support bravery in daily life.
We will cover:
What’s really happening when anxiety shows up
How to coach your child toward small, doable brave steps
Ways to respond that build confidence instead of pressure
How to create individualized, manageable goals for back to school
All based on research-backed strategies, so you know you will be getting good quality information to support your child now and in the future!
Details about Little Brave Steps group
Number of sessions: 1 intake call + 3 lunchtime sessions +1 individual follow-up session
When: 6 weeks (August and September)
Location: Virtual (secure Zoom)
Cost breakdown:
$100 for intake call (waived for current clients)
$1400 for six group sessions
Total of $1500 (typical rates for individual sessions with a licensed psychologist start around $175-$300 per hour in the Pittsburgh area for comparison)
Target audience: parents of children starting preschool through 1st grade
Ready to Help Your Child Take Their Next Brave Step?
✨ Parent Group spots are limited to keep groups small and supportive.
Fill out the form to get started, or email helena@behaviormanagementpittsburgh.org
Why an Intensive Program Can Be Worth the Investment
Choosing an intensive, short-term program for your child may feel like a bigger upfront investment — but the benefits often last far beyond the sessions themselves.
Programs like our preschool social skills groups give children the tools they need to build confidence, cope with challenges, and develop independence early. This kind of focused, guided practice can reduce the need for longer-term therapy or repeated interventions later on, potentially saving both time and money while giving your child a strong foundation for success.
Investing in your child’s social and emotional growth today can make tomorrow easier for the whole family.
Can’t make the next group?
That’s okay — new sessions of Little Brave Steps are offered throughout the year!
If you’re interested, please fill out the sign-up form anyway. This helps us learn more about your child and lets us notify you when the next group opens.
