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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.

5 Exercises to Increase Core Strength to Support Daily Activities

Core strength is essential for all developmental skills . A weak core can render everyday tasks difficult for children, including sitting...

Jan 5, 20231 min read

11 Toys to Buy for the Hypersensitive or Autistic Child

1. Marble Fidget in Mesh Sleeve: The marble fidget has calming, mesmerizing effects that encourage focus, calm, and improved mood. Keep...

Jan 3, 20232 min read

Build Fine Motor Skills by Creating a Delicious Christmas Tree During the Holidays

It’s just a few more days until Christmas, and we're sure many of your homes already have a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in your...

Dec 21, 20221 min read

5 Fun Snow Activities to Improve Sensory Integration, Strength, Fine and Gross Motor Skills

The winter season is now in full swing, and we have already had our fair share of snowfall. It may be warmer and more comfortable to...

Dec 8, 20222 min read

Boost Sensory and Fine Motor Skills with this Thanksgiving Treat: Candy Turkey

This Thanksgiving, give your sensory seeker a nice messy treat by making a Candy Turkey! This recipe is perfect for sensory seekers who...

Nov 23, 20221 min read

3 Activities with pennies to Strengthen Fingers and Develop Fine Motor Skills

Did you know that over 25 muscles within the hand need to be strong and well-coordinated to support fine motor skills? Most children...

Nov 11, 20221 min read

5 Fun Sticker Games & Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills and Body Awareness

Stickers elicit a pincer grasp and ulnar-radial separation when they’re peeled off of a sticker sheet. When sticking it to a surface,...

Nov 4, 20222 min read

FALL FUN: Boost your Child's Strength, Fine Motor Skills and Sensory Processing

Fall is here, and your children are well into their second month of school. Although the weather may be getting cooler, there's still...

Oct 31, 20221 min read

Dress Up for Halloween: 10 Strategies to Help your Tactile Defensive Child Cope with Costumes

Halloween is an exciting time of year but, for children who are hypersensitive to touch ( tactile defensive ), even the thought of...

Oct 24, 20221 min read

BEST TONGS for Hand Strengthening & Fine Motor Coordination

Tongs are a great tool for hand strengthening, fine motor coordination, and improving pre-writing and pre-scissors skills by...

Sep 23, 20221 min read

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...

Sep 21, 20221 min read

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...

Sep 13, 20221 min read

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...

Sep 1, 20221 min read

LET'S GET READY FOR SCHOOL: 3 Strategies to Smooth the Transition to School

Every beginning of the school year is exciting! But it can also be a challenging time, especially for preschoolers, first graders, and...

Aug 17, 20221 min read

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

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 4, 20221 min read

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 28, 20221 min read

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

4th of July Guide for Sensory Sensitive Children

Happy 4th of July!!! Here's a guide to help your sensory-sensitive child avoid a meltdown. Manage your expectations: Accept that you will...

Jul 2, 20221 min read

10 Mindfulness and Regulation Resources by POTS

Be Where Your Feet Are, Written by Julia Cook and Illustrated by Jon Davis: A great read to teach your child mindfulness and being...

Jun 7, 20221 min read