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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.

May 20
1 min

Ditch the Pacifier and Sippy Cup!

Ditch the pacifier and sippy cup! Use straw cups, teethers, and transition objects instead. Introduce your child to a straw cup or a 360...

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May 18
1 min

How Reading Promotes Children’s Language Skills and a Love for Books

Reading is a great way to expose your child to language, engage in joint attention and build a love of books! Make sure to read with...

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May 12
2 min

5 Helpful Tips for Toddler Speech Development

To celebrate National Speech Therapy Month, we're sharing 5 fun ways to promote your child’s speech development. 1. Use lots of sound...

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Apr 11
1 min

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.

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Apr 6
2 min

Managing Mornings for Parents and Teachers: 10 Strategies to Promote Self-Regulation and Calming

Self-regulation is a critical skill that enables children to adapt their arousal, alertness, and attention to meet the demands of...

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Mar 2
2 min

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...

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Jan 5
1 min

5 Exercises to Increase Core Strength to Support Daily Activities

Core strength is essential for all developmental skills. A weak core can render everyday tasks difficult for children, including sitting...

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Nov 11, 2022
1 min

3 Activities with pennies to Strengthen Fingers and Develop Fine Motor Skills

Did you know that over 25 muscles within the hand need to be strong and well-coordinated to support fine motor skills? Most children...

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Nov 4, 2022
1 min

5 Fun Sticker Games & Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills and Body Awareness

Stickers elicit a pincer grasp and ulnar-radial separation when they’re peeled off of a sticker sheet. When sticking it to a surface,...

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Oct 24, 2022
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, 2022
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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Sep 14, 2022
1 min

Homework Hassle Help: 5 Recommendations for Managing Homework

Doing homework can be a particularly challenging time of the day for you and your child. Your child is probably exhausted by the time...

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Sep 1, 2022
1 min

Getting Ready To Write: 8 Activities for Practicing Forming Letters Without a Writing Tool

Pre-schoolers can often identify their letters and attempt to form them with manipulatives such as sticks before their small hands are...

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Aug 5, 2022
1 min

5 Tips to Build Hand Strength with Gardening

A great way to take advantage of the nice weather, and stimulate the senses, is to spend time out gardening. It is a wonderful...

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Jul 19, 2022
1 min

6 Outdoor Activities to Strengthen the Core

Does your child love to play outdoors? Get them to play outside and have some fun this summer with these 6 Outdoor Activities to Improve...

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Jun 7, 2022
1 min

10 Mindfulness and Regulation Resources by POTS

Be Where Your Feet Are, Written by Julia Cook and Illustrated by Jon Davis: A great read to teach your child mindfulness and being...

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Apr 21, 2022
2 min

Spring into Sensorimotor Play

1. Create your own sensory pathway outdoors, or for a rainy day! Motor planning, sequencing, problem solving, and gross motor skills are...

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Apr 10, 2022
2 min

Boost Your Child’s Speech: 7 Tricks and Tips to Facilitate Language

1. Sing Songs to Help Your Child Say More Words! Sing a familiar song frequently with your child and then pause before the last word...

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Apr 10, 2022
2 min

Have a Picky Eater? Here are 6 Tricks and Tips to Encourage Joyful Mealtimes

1. Hands or Eating Utensils? If you’re concerned about picky eating, allow your child to eat independently with either their hands...

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May 3, 2021
1 min

3 Fine Motor Activities with Pennies

There are over 30 muscles within the hand that need to be strong and well coordinated to support fine motor skills such as controlling a...

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Click here for our interactive developmental checklist

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GET IN TOUCH:
201-837-9993

Teaneck NJ
Waldwick NJ