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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.

Jul 11
2 min

5 Aquatic Therapy Activities to Improve Strength, Coordination and Motor Planning

Celebrate National Swimming Pool Day with POTS and start the summer with a splash! Are you looking for exciting ways to boost your...

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Aug 8, 2022
1 min

4 Tips to Develop Body Awareness During Pool-Time

It is amazing how many sensory opportunities for heightening body awareness arise before, during, and after pool time. Keep in mind, that...

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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 29, 2022
1 min

4 Reasons to do Occupational Therapy in the Pool

Aqua therapy taps into the unique properties of the water to improve coordination, strength, endurance, body awareness, motor planning,...

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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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Feb 3, 2020
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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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