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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.

Mar 5
2 min

Celebrating National Cereal Day

March 7th is National Cereal Day! At POTS we celebrate with cereal every day! We use Cheerios or Fruit Loops as therapy tools to help our clients master the ...

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Feb 3
3 min

Skills your child should master before heading to Summer Camp

While February may seem like a long way off from summer, it’s the perfect time to take stock of your children’s skill set especially if they will be headed o...

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Oct 13, 2019
2 min

PATCH WORK: Seven Skills Kids Can Master While Picking Pumpkins

1. Body Awareness Lift and move pumpkins on the pumpkin mountain to find the perfect pumpkin. You and your child will build endurance and receive lots of pro...

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Jul 20, 2019
3 min

Get Your Ears Used to the Water First!

EARS Getting ears comfortable in the water is surprisingly impactful! We usually target getting the eyes wet and blowing bubbles first, but often ears are th...

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Jul 8, 2019
2 min

Helping Children Get Their Faces Wet in the Pool: PART ONE

Who Cares? Why Is My Child So Afraid? Why is getting your face wet so important? Safety! In case of an emergency, your child needs to know how to breathe or ...

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May 1, 2019
3 min

Spring into Action: Enjoy the Ride!

Spring is here! And so is the warm weather. With this blog we begin a series in which we will share activities, games, and crafts for springtime. Stay tuned ...

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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 predictability, such as children...

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Feb 14, 2019
2 min

Infant Massage

Awhile back, I took an infant massage course with certified infant massage (IM) instructor and physical therapist Esther Perl. Now infant massage is my favor...

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Jan 7, 2019
3 min

Managing Play-dates For the Sensory Challenged Child

For many children, play dates are a skill to be mastered. For children with sensory processing disorders or autism play-dates can be particularly challenging...

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Jan 6, 2019
2 min

Parents, Sleep Late this Sunday!

Most children, especially those with sensory processing disorders, benefit from a structured morning routine. Unfortunately, once a morning routine is establ...

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Jan 4, 2019
3 min

3 Steps to Making your Child’s Morning Easier

Mornings are a particularly challenging time of day for children with sensory processing disorder, autism and executive function challenges. They need to get...

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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 demands of each environ...

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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 surprises tucked in. this w...

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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 for a rich sensory exp...

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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 trying hard to hide t...

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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 “recharge our batteries”. ...

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Oct 10, 2018
2 min

DRESS-UP FOR SUCCESS: Halloween Hints for Children who are Hypersensitive to Touch

Although Halloween is an exciting time of year and many children are eager to dress up as a favorite character or personality, for children who are overly se...

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Oct 2, 2018
3 min

Fall Fun!

The air is brisk, the leaves outside are changing colors, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. It is officially autumn, and your children are well in...

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Sep 16, 2018
2 min

The Morning Rush

12 STRATEGIES TO GET YOUR HYPER-SENSITIVE CHILD DRESSED IN THE MORNING Morning routines are rushed and stressful in many homes, but if your child is overly s...

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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 thing. The holiday seas...

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