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6 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Therapeutic Summer Program for Your Child
Expert-level questions to ensure your child's summer program is truly therapeutic and developmentally appropriate. Not all summer...
Jun 83 min read
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Why Summer Is the Best Time for Occupational and Speech Therapy, and Skill Building
Without the demands of school, kids have the opportunity to flourish in other areas. Summer break presents a golden opportunity for...
Jun 62 min read
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Guiding Social Success: Why Therapeutic Groups Help Children Develop Stronger Connections
Speech therapist-led social skills groups help children learn how to develop meaningful social connections and emotional regulation in a...
Jun 43 min read
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Every Child Can Learn to Swim: How Adaptive Lessons Help Every Child Master Water Skills
Discover how personalized adaptive swim lessons help children who struggle in traditional lessons Learning to swim is an essential life...
Jun 23 min read
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Inside an Aquatic Therapy Session: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Discover how water becomes a powerful therapeutic environment for developing motor skills, sensory processing, and confidence. Aquatic...
May 312 min read
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The Parent's Complete Guide to DMI Therapy and Medek: Accelerating Your Child's Motor Development
Understanding how Dynamic Movement Intervention and Medek provide a proactive approach to building coordination and strength What are...
Apr 153 min read
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Helping Your Baby with Torticollis
Simple activities you can incorporate into your daily routine. Gentle Exercises to Do Together As parents, you play a key role in helping...
Apr 142 min read
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Choosing Toys That Help Your Baby Grow and Learn
What Parents Should Know About Selecting The Perfect First Playthings What Babies Really See and Love Did you know babies see best at a...
Apr 142 min read
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Tummy Time: Why It’s Essential and How to Do It Right
For new parents, the phrase "Back to Sleep" is ingrained in every safe sleep guide—and for good reason. The Back to Sleep movement has...
Mar 63 min read
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The Importance of Tummy Time
The Back to Sleep movement was started to help decrease Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in babies. This means that infants are...
Feb 211 min read
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Build Fine Motor Skills with DIY Snow
Do your children resist yucky textures? Do they avoid touching textured toys with their whole hand or fingertips? Do they object to...
Jan 152 min read
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10 Ways to Use Leftover Wrapping Paper to Boost Your Kids’ Skills
As the holiday season wraps up, many of us find ourselves with an abundance of leftover wrapping paper. Instead of tossing it aside,...
Jan 22 min read
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POTS Holiday Toy Picks for Kids: Holiday Gift Ideas to Inspire Creativity, Build Skills, and Spark Joy
Chaye: Cause & Effect Toys for Babies Montessori Ball Drop : Baby simply drops the ball in the hole and waits for it to reappear,...
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Boost Fine Motor Skills with Rice Krispies Snowman
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 4 cups mini marshmallows 6 cups of crispy rice cereal (Rice Krispies, Cocoa Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles...
Dec 1, 20242 min read
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How Occupational Therapy Can Help Make Halloween Fun for Everyone!
With Halloween quickly approaching, this holiday always brings in a whirlwind of excitement and creativity. For many children, this...
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Summer Safety Tips for Safety in and Around the Pool!
1. Supervision: Never underestimate the importance of constant supervision. Designate a responsible adult who can focus solely on...
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Summer — The Perfect Time for an Occupational Therapy Intensive
Summer break is perfect for intensive therapy without school pressures, helping your child reach milestones, reinforce skills, and prep for
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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POTS Occupational Therapists’ Recommendations: 12 Toys for a Snowy Day
Chaye's Picks Tricky Fingers (ages 4+): Sit by the fire and cozy up! Poke your fingers through the holes to move the marbles and copy...
Feb 21, 20243 min read
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Unlocking Children’s Potential: Reflex Integration
What is Reflex Integration? At POTS, our team of pediatric occupational therapists constantly seeks innovative ways to support the...
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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Does Your Child Resist Wearing Winter Clothing? Tips and Tricks to Make Layering Clothing Feel Less Icky
The Layer Dilemma: A Scientific Perspective on Sensory Sensitivities Many children refuse to wear long pants, long sleeves, socks, and...
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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