Who we are
foundations for families
Parenting isn’t meant to be perfect — it’s meant to be steady. At Steady Start, we help families replace overwhelm with understanding, chaos with calm, and uncertainty with confidence. Every parent deserves the tools, knowledge, and gentle reassurance to truly enjoy the early years instead of just getting through them.
We know how challenging it can feel to find your rhythm, which is why our approach is both evidence-based and flexible, rooted in the real moments of family life — nap time, bedtime, big emotions, and everything in between. Blending research-backed education with the natural, child-led flow of Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, we focus on connection over control and consistency over perfection.
Whether you’re preparing for birth, adjusting to life with a newborn, or navigating toddlerhood, Steady Start helps you find your footing — and enjoy the journey along the way. With grace, empathy, and real-world tools that actually work, we’re here to guide you, step by steady step, toward the confident parent you’re becoming.
Founded by Mikaela DiBerardinis
Mom of 4 + 20 years
of working with parents
Mission
At Steady Start, our mission is to help parents build calm, consistent, and confident foundations—beginning as early as pregnancy. We believe that understanding your child’s development prenatally creates the groundwork for calmer, more connected days ahead.
By meeting parents where they are, we offer approachable, evidence-based guidance that grows with each stage of early parenting. From prenatal preparation to nap time, bedtime, feeding, and potty training, we help families understand the why behind their routines and create steady rhythms that support healthy development.
Steady Start was created to make early parenting feel less overwhelming and more intentional—helping families find confidence through consistency and connection.
Contact us
Need a steady approach to your day to day? Have questions on how we can help you? Would you like to collaborate on how to help families? Reach out by filling out the contact form!