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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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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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11 Sensory-Friendly Tips and Tricks for Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time for costumes, candies, and spooky fun, but for those children who are sensory-defensive or over-responsive...
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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Backpack Awareness Day: Your Guide to Backpack Safety
In a world where we're constantly on the move, backpacks have become an essential accessory for people of all ages. Whether you're a...
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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A Poem for Autism Awareness Month by POTS
Through this empowering poem, POTS encourages everyone to embrace diversity and celebrate inclusivity during Autism Awareness Month.
Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Sensory-Smart Purim: Strategies for Children with Tactile Defensiveness
Purim is a joyous and festive holiday celebrated by Jewish communities all around the world. A central part of this holiday is dressing...
Mar 2, 20232 min read
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Build Fine Motor Skills by Creating a Delicious Christmas Tree During the Holidays
It’s just a few more days until Christmas, and we're sure many of your homes already have a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in your...
Dec 21, 20221 min read
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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...
Nov 23, 20221 min read
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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...
Oct 24, 20221 min read
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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...
Sep 21, 20221 min read
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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. Manage your expectations: Accept that you will...
Jul 3, 20221 min read
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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...
Oct 29, 20212 min read
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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...
Feb 3, 20202 min read
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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...
Mar 5, 20192 min read
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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...
Feb 14, 20191 min read
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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...
Dec 18, 20181 min read
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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...
Dec 4, 20182 min read
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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...
Oct 30, 20182 min read
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Hectic Holidays
Strategies for the Sensory Challenged Child and their Families Feasts, parties, family gatherings, and candy galore can only mean one...
Sep 5, 20183 min read
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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...
Feb 22, 20181 min read
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