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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.

6 days ago
2 min

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...

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Aug 30
2 min

Sensory Overload at School: 6 Steps to a Smooth Transition for Your Child

As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, parents are gearing up for the exciting yet sometimes nerve-wracking...

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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 31
2 min

National Crayon Day: 6 Crayons to Boost Fine Motor Skills. Use them in order!

Happy National Crayon Day! Give your child the opportunity to enhance their creativity and fine motor skills through the joy of coloring....

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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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Mar 5, 2020
4 min

Should I Hold My Child Back?

Schools are beginning the process of student placement for next fall – In March you may have the opportunity to meet with your child’s...

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Nov 8, 2019
7 min

GET THE MOST OUT OF PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES IN 3 EASY STEPS: Prepare, Engage, Follow-Up

Parent-teacher conferences are an ideal opportunity to exchange information and to engage with your child’s teacher. As a parent, you...

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Jan 3, 2019
2 min

Managing School Days

How to Promote Calming Sensory modulation requires a child to adapt his or her state of arousal, alertness, and attention to meet the...

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Oct 12, 2018
1 min

IEPs by "Dr. Seuss"

As soon as I saw this I knew I had to share it with all of you. I tried hard to find the author to give her credit, but she is probably...

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Oct 10, 2018
2 min

Fidget Fun

Everyone seeks sensory input throughout the day to remain alert and attentive. As adults, we allow ourselves many opportunities to...

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Oct 1, 2018
5 min

Tips, Grips, and Kits for Handwriting

Your Questions Answered! POTS hosted an exciting and dynamic handwriting workshop focusing on readying children’s hands for writing, for...

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Aug 31, 2018
2 min

Let’s Get Ready for School!

Beginning the new school year is an exciting, but challenging time, especially for preschoolers, first graders and children who are...

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May 17, 2018
2 min

School and Camp Visits & Consultations

School Visits If your child is having difficulty in school – with circle time, attention, behavior, playing the daily routine, etc. – a...

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Oct 16, 2017
2 min

Homework Hassle Help: Part 2

SENSORY TECHNIQUES Often one of the biggest challenges in your child’s day - and probably in yours - is doing homework. Some children are...

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Oct 8, 2017
2 min

Homework Hassle Help

PART 1: ORGANIZATION Homework can be a particularly challenging time of the day for you and your child. Your child is probably exhausted...

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Sep 15, 2017
2 min

Backpack Awareness: 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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