How to use it
Choose a few things that already help your child.
Practice them together when everyone is calm.
Hang the board in a cozy spot your child can reach.
In a big moment, stay close and point to the board without a lot of words.
Make it last: print on cardstock, laminate it or slip it into a sheet protector, and use a dry-erase marker or Velcro dots so you can use it again.
Questions parents ask
When should we teach the choices?
During calm moments. It’s hard to learn something new in the middle of a big feeling.
What if my child doesn’t want any of them?
That’s okay. Staying nearby is enough. If big feelings are often hard, your pediatrician or a counselor can help.
Is my child’s name saved anywhere?
No. A name you type stays in your browser so it can print on the sheet. It is never sent to us.
Is it really free?
Yes. One email unlocks this and every other tool in the library, and you can print as many as you like. Your email also brings one short story each Tuesday, and you can leave anytime.
Read it with a story
This is a simple visual support for everyday routines, not a therapy or a treatment. If your child works with a teacher or therapist, they can tell you how it fits with what they already do. Picture symbols: Mulberry Symbols, CC BY-SA 4.0.
