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Read daily POTS blog to stay informed, inspired and in-the know! Articles on parenting topics, special needs and tips and tricks for living with special kids are shared to provide you with the latest information to make great decisions.

Nov 23
1 min

Boost Sensory and Fine Motor Skills with this Thanksgiving Treat: Candy Turkey

This Thanksgiving, give your sensory seeker a nice messy treat by making a Candy Turkey! This recipe is perfect for sensory seekers who...

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Oct 24
1 min

Dress Up for Halloween: 10 Strategies to Help your Tactile Defensive Child Cope with Costumes

Halloween is an exciting time of year but, for children who are hypersensitive to touch (tactile defensive), even the thought of wearing...

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Sep 21
1 min

Backpack Awareness Day: Safety Tips for the Whole Family

The American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) National Backpack Awareness Day is being expanded to address back health...

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Jul 3
1 min

4th of July Guide for Sensory Sensitive Children

Happy 4th of July!!! 🇺🇸 Here's a guide to help your sensory sensitive child avoid a meltdown

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Oct 29, 2021
2 min

13 Tricks and Tips for Sensory Friendly Halloween

Prepare your child for spooky or loud noises during trick-or-treating by exposing them at Party city or a Halloween store with similar...

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Feb 3, 2020
2 min

8 REASONS YOUR CHILDREN SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN VALENTINES

February 14th is Valentine’s Day and kids all over will be headed to school armed with cute notes for their friends. This year instead of...

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Mar 5, 2019
2 min

Costumes and Carnivals: Be Prepared!

The holiday of Purim is right around the corner, and your kids are itching with excitement. Children who rely on routine and...

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Feb 14, 2019
1 min

Valentine Fine Motor Marshmallows

At POTS we are always looking for fun ways to practice handwriting within the context of a game or daily activity. What better...

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Dec 18, 2018
1 min

A Closer Look at Lincoln Logs: An “Oldie but Goodie”

Lincoln Logs is a toy that we all had in our homes when we grew up. While there are many new toys on the market full of bells and...

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Dec 4, 2018
2 min

Traveling Tips for the Sensory Challenged Child

Be organized: For traveling on a plane or long car ride, pack a knapsack with familiar comfort toys, individual snacks, and a few...

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Oct 30, 2018
2 min

Thanksgiving Treats Boost Sensory and Fine Motor Skills

I stumbled upon these fabulous turkey treat recipes and cannot wait to try them out. The combination of temperatures and textures make...

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Sep 5, 2018
3 min

Hectic Holidays

Strategies for the Sensory Challenged Child and their Families Feasts, parties, family gatherings, and candy galore can only mean one...

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Feb 22, 2018
1 min

Make Your Own Noisemaker (Grogger) & Control The Noise

Purim is a festive time of year, and while most children eagerly anticipate the dress up, parties, and carnivals, for children who are...

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Dec 28, 2017
2 min

New Year’s Homemade Confetti Filled Balloons

New Year’s is only one day away and we are all very excited to welcome in 2019. While it’s easy to buy party favors from the store, why...

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Dec 20, 2017
1 min

How To Make A Delicious Tree & Build Fine Motor Skills

I am sure that many of your homes have a beautifully decorated Christmas tree sitting in your living room. While it sets a festive mood...

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Dec 17, 2017
2 min

Make Your Own (Pint-Sized) Christmas Tree

This adorable craft project caught my eye while I searched for holiday projects to make with the children at Pediatric Occupational...

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Dec 13, 2017
1 min

Holiday Party Survival Tip

Modified participation is better than opting out completely. If being in the midst of the celebratory chaos is too much for a child who...

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Dec 1, 2017
1 min

Popsicle Lights: Chanukah Crafts for Kids

If you are planning to do this project with more than two children at a time a child who has difficulty with sequencing and organization...

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Nov 15, 2017
2 min

9 Tips for Surviving and Thriving at Holiday Parties

The Challenge Parties and other unfamiliar or crowded venues, such as the mall, movies, amusement parks, and live performances, are often...

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Nov 12, 2017
2 min

SCENTED TURKEYs : A Multi-sensory THANKSGIVING extravaganza in 4 easy steps!

Turn your Thanksgiving holiday preparations into a multi-sensory extravaganza for all of your children, especially those with sensory...

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GET IN TOUCH: 201-837-9993

Teaneck NJ Waldwick NJ

Click here for our interactive developmental checklist

Click here to schedule a free 15 minute consultation

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GET IN TOUCH:
201-837-9993

Teaneck NJ
Waldwick NJ