10 Game-Changing Prompts Parents Love Using with NOVA
Introduction: NOVA, our AI-powered assistant for child support, has become an invaluable tool for many parents. Before we dive into the most popular prompts, it's crucial to note that these work best after completing an initial consultation with NOVA. This consultation allows NOVA to understand your child's unique needs, interests, and challenges, ensuring that the strategies and activities suggested are tailored specifically to your child. Now, let's explore the top 10 prompts parents are using and loving!
"Create a sensory-friendly bedtime routine for my child." How parents use it: Parents input their child's sensitivities and current bedtime struggles. NOVA then generates a step-by-step routine that incorporates calming sensory activities, helping children transition smoothly to sleep.
"Suggest ways to practice turn-taking during playtime." How parents use it: Parents describe their child's favorite toys or games. NOVA offers creative ideas to incorporate turn-taking, often involving the child's special interests to maintain engagement.
"Help me explain [upcoming event] to my child to reduce anxiety." How parents use it: Whether it's a doctor's visit or a family vacation, parents use this prompt to get a social story or visual schedule tailored to their child's comprehension level and specific concerns.
"Give me ideas for emotion regulation activities suitable for a [age] year old." How parents use it: Parents receive age-appropriate suggestions for games and exercises that help their child identify and manage emotions, often incorporating the child's preferred characters or themes.
"How can I modify this week's preschool activities to support my child's IEP goals?" How parents use it: Parents share their child's current IEP goals and the week's preschool syllabus. NOVA suggests adaptations that align the activities with the child's developmental targets.
"Create a visual recipe for [child's favorite meal] that we can follow together." How parents use it: NOVA generates a step-by-step visual guide for cooking, promoting language development, sequencing skills, and independence in a fun, engaging way.
"Suggest calming strategies for meltdowns triggered by [specific situation]." How parents use it: Parents describe common meltdown triggers. NOVA provides a list of personalized calming techniques, considering the child's sensory preferences and communication style.
"Give me ideas for outdoor activities that can help with gross motor skills." How parents use it: Based on the child's current abilities and interests, NOVA suggests engaging outdoor games and exercises that target specific motor skill development.
"How can I use [child's special interest] to practice communication skills?" How parents use it: Parents input their child's current obsession, and NOVA generates creative ways to incorporate it into communication exercises, making practice more appealing and effective.
"Provide a social script for [social situation] that's challenging for my child." How parents use it: Parents describe a difficult social scenario. NOVA creates a tailored social script, often with visual supports, to help the child navigate the situation more confidently.
How Parents Are Benefiting:
Consistency Across Caregivers: Parents share NOVA's suggestions with therapists, teachers, and family members, ensuring a consistent approach.
Daily Integration of Therapy: These prompts help parents turn everyday moments into opportunities for skill development.
Reduced Stress: Having instant access to personalized strategies helps parents feel more confident and less overwhelmed.
Improved Engagement: Children are more receptive to learning when their interests and needs are incorporated into activities.
Flexible Support: Parents can get help anytime, adjusting strategies as their child grows or encounters new challenges.
Empowerment: Parents feel more in control of their child's development, actively participating in creating and implementing strategies.
These top 10 prompts showcase how NOVA is empowering parents to provide consistent, personalized support for their children. By completing the initial consultation, parents ensure that NOVA's responses are tailored to their child's unique profile, making each interaction more effective. As parents continue to explore creative ways to use NOVA, we're seeing improved outcomes and more confident, equipped families navigating their child’s development
Remember, while these prompts are popular starting points, NOVA's true strength lies in its ability to adapt to each child's individual needs and circumstances. We encourage parents to experiment with different prompts and find what works best for their family's unique situation.