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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.

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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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 14, 2019
2 min

Reap the Benefits of OT in the Pool at POTS

Strengthening: Negotiating the water requires your child to use all of his/her muscles. Your child’s core, arms and legs, will become stronger while playing ...

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May 17, 2018
2 min

The Benefits of Gardening for Sensory Processing and Building Strength

A great way to capitalize on the nice weather, stimulate the senses, and strengthen the trunk and upper body is to spend time outside gardening. It is a wond...

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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 school visit prior to...

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Jun 29, 2017
2 min

Water Games For Upper Body Strength And Coordination

Start the Summer with a Splash: Water play is both fun and beneficial for your child. Water is naturally resistive, which makes it so great for strengthening...

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Jun 19, 2017
2 min

Start your Camp Day the Right Way

Now that the school year is coming to an end, camp is on the horizon. For your child that means a long, tiring day of camp and often a longer bus ride. Altho...

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Jun 16, 2017
3 min

Outdoor Games

COORDINATION GAMES FOR EVERY AGE These days the warm weather keeps us outside longer. Whether you’re at a playground or playing in your own backyard, there a...

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Jun 13, 2017
1 min

Pool Toy Review: Swim Thru Rings

Swimming season is here! As you stock your pool with toys, keep in mind that the pool is a great place for developing your child’s strength, coordination, mo...

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Jun 9, 2017
4 min

Fun in the Sun: Sensory Integration & Strengthening

Here are some activities that are perfect for the outdoors. Some require the added space that can be found outside and others may be a bit messy at times. Th...

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Jun 7, 2017
2 min

Tips for Transitioning to Sleepaway Camp

Whether this is your child’s first summer at sleep away camp, or he/she is a veteran camper, the transition from home to camp can be intimidating. Given that...

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Jun 5, 2017
3 min

Use Pool-Time to Heighten Body Awareness

It is amazing how many sensory opportunities for heightening body awareness arise before, during and after pool time. I discover more every time I swim (espe...

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Jun 5, 2017
2 min

Hop, Skip & Jump into the Fun

In lieu of sitting indoors watching TV and playing video games, take advantage of the finally perfect spring weather and get moving with active games and spo...

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Jun 3, 2017
1 min

Summer Safety

In my 22 years as a lifeguard, most rescues I have made were of children within a few feet of a parent, or even holding their hand! So, before the swimming s...

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Jun 2, 2017
2 min

Toy Review: Balloon Pump

Now that the weather is warm, I find that I am spending as many afternoons as possible outdoors with my children. One of their favorite past-times is to make...

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