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Summer Safety Tips for Safety in and Around the Pool!
1. Supervision: Never underestimate the importance of constant supervision. Designate a responsible adult who can focus solely on...
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Summer — The Perfect Time for an Occupational Therapy Intensive
Summer break is perfect for intensive therapy without school pressures, helping your child reach milestones, reinforce skills, and prep for
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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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...
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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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...
Aug 8, 20221 min read
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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...
Aug 5, 20221 min read
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4 Reasons to do Occupational Therapy in the Pool
Aquatic therapy taps into the unique properties of the water to improve coordination, strength, endurance, body awareness, motor...
Jul 29, 20221 min read
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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...
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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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...
Feb 3, 20203 min read
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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,...
Jul 20, 20193 min read
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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...
Jul 8, 20192 min read
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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...
May 14, 20192 min read
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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...
May 17, 20182 min read
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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...
May 17, 20182 min read
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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...
Jun 29, 20172 min read
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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...
Jun 19, 20172 min read
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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...
Jun 16, 20173 min read
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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...
Jun 13, 20171 min read
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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...
Jun 9, 20174 min read
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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...
Jun 7, 20172 min read
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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...
Jun 5, 20173 min read
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