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Strategies
A plan for the hardest moment, built from scratch for your child.
Every strategy is generated by Dawn from your Family Profile, for one child and one challenge. Clear steps, words to say, and the clinical reasoning behind it, so you know what to do and why it works.
And every one gets better as you go. Tell Dawn how it went and she sharpens it until it's a winner.
- School drop-offCurbside Co-Regulation2–3 minsCo-regulation
- Breakfast avoidanceBreakfast Choice Board5–10 minsTask initiation
- Homework resistanceThe First Two Minutes Rule2–3 minsGetting started
How every strategy is built
Everything you need, right where you need it
Every strategy follows the same structure, so you always know where to look: the quick plan up front, the step-by-step when you're ready to try it, and the why behind it when you want to go deeper.
Every strategy, section by section
Overview
One sentence on what you'll do and what it's for.
Description
What's happening for your child right now, and how this strategy helps. Written from your Family Profile.
The short version
Each step in a few words, for when you're in the moment. It always ends with "Discuss with Dawn."
Made for one child
Same structure. A completely different plan.
Pick a family to see the full strategy Dawn built for them. Every section changes, because every child is different.
“She starts crying before we even get out of the car at school.”
Curbside Co-Regulation
Overview
Use a short, body-based calming routine in the car so Liv can borrow your calm before the handoff.
Description
This strategy focuses on the nervous system first. Liv is starting to cry before she even leaves the car, which tells us her body is already flooded. Instead of pushing for a quick exit, you slow the moment down for 30 to 90 seconds and help her body settle with you. You are not waiting for perfect calm. You are creating enough regulation for the next step to be possible. This is especially useful when she needs fewer words and more comfort from you.
The short version
- Park and pause
- Do one reset
- Offer the handoff
- Exit the car
- Discuss with Dawn
Illustrative examples. Children and details are examples, not real Kinspire families.
Discuss with Dawn
Every strategy comes with a coach attached
Tap "Discuss with Dawn" on any strategy. She already knows your child and the plan, so you can pick up right where you are.
Her dad does drop-off on Thursdays and the aide isn't there yet when they arrive. Can we change step 3?
Yes. On Thursdays, let's swap the aide cue for a goodbye ritual at the classroom door: one squeeze, one phrase, then Dad steps back. I've updated step 3 with a Thursday version.
Strategy updated · Step 3Illustrative examples.
Make it a winner
Try it. Tweak it. Make it work for your family.
Parenting isn't one-size-fits-all. Your strategies shouldn't be either. Tell Dawn what worked, what didn't, or what changed. She uses your feedback to refine your strategies and deepen her understanding of your family.
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Try it
Put your strategy into action.
Every strategy comes with practical steps you can try in real life, at your own pace.
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Share your feedback
Tell Dawn how it went.
What worked? What didn't? What surprised you? Even a quick sentence helps Dawn learn.
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Make adjustments
Dawn adapts to your family.
She builds on what worked, adjusts what didn't, and updates your Family Profile with what she learns.
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Keep what works
Your best strategies, all in one place.
Save your favorites to your personal library so you can find and use them whenever you need them.
Data over drama
When something doesn't work, you learn. Every outcome sharpens what Dawn recommends next.
Nothing is locked in
Change it, replace it, or build on it. Strategies move with your child.
Every try counts
Even a “this was a disaster” helps Dawn understand your child better.
Share it
Get everyone on the same plan
Send any strategy to a co-parent, grandparent, teacher or aide by text or email, or print it as a PDF. Everyone uses the same steps and the same words.
Learn more →FAQ
Questions about strategies
Where do strategies come from?
Dawn generates each one from scratch using your Family Profile and the challenge you're working on, guided by Precision Parenting™, the clinical approach built by our occupational therapy and neuropsychology leadership. They aren't pulled from a library or a template.
How many strategies do I get?
Each support topic comes with its own set of strategies. Kinspire Starter includes your first topic. Kinspire Unlimited includes unlimited topics.
What if a strategy doesn't work?
Tell Dawn. She can change a step, replace the strategy with a new one, or explain what to try next. Every outcome helps her understand your child better.
Can I change a strategy myself?
Yes. Tap "Discuss with Dawn" on any strategy to modify it, replace it, ask a question about it, or tell her how it went.
Can I share a strategy with my child's teacher?
Yes. Send it by text or email, or print it as a PDF.
Are strategies a form of therapy?
No. Strategies are parent coaching and education. They don't diagnose or treat, and they aren't a replacement for care from a licensed professional.
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