Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy RoopJul 14, 20204 minSchool in the Fall: In or Out?In-person school is so alluring. It is a symbol of normalcy, freedom from managing kids 24/7, and for me, the ability to teach. But our w...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy RoopJul 6, 20204 minJob Board; a new take on chore chartsI have used various methods to entice my children to help me with cleaning up the house—some have worked and some didn’t. Some may have...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy RoopJun 21, 20206 minKids are not Little Adults In my young years as a parent, I took on my parent’s attitudes and demeanor without much question of their effectiveness. Sure, for some...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy RoopJun 14, 20205 minSocial Stories Explained; A Story About My Token BoardIn my last blog post, Token Board Basics, I gave instructions and a link for a free token board. You might have printed it and wondered,...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy RoopJun 8, 20204 minToken Board Basics: What are They and How to Use Them to Help Your Child Complete Their Work.We have all seen reward charts with lists of goals with stickers or check-marks to encourage our kids to complete their chores or...
Blog | Developmental Texts by Nancy RoopMay 31, 20207 minThe Basics for Helping Your Reluctant Child Learn at Home.Some children need time to process their feelings about a task before and as they are working. I will describe how to give mild support.