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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.

Spring into Sensorimotor Play

1. Create your own sensory pathway outdoors, or for a rainy day! Motor planning, sequencing, problem solving, and gross motor skills are...

Apr 20, 20222 min read

Boost Your Child’s Speech: 7 Tricks and Tips to Facilitate Language

1. Sing Songs to Help Your Child Say More Words! Sing a familiar song frequently with your child and then pause before the last word...

Apr 10, 20222 min read

Have a Picky Eater? Here are 6 Tricks and Tips to Encourage Joyful Mealtimes

1. Hands or Eating Utensils? If you’re concerned about picky eating, allow your child to eat independently with either their hands...

Apr 10, 20222 min read

13 Tricks and Tips for Sensory Friendly Halloween

Prepare your child for spooky or loud noises during trick-or-treating by exposing them at Party city or a Halloween store with similar...

Oct 29, 20212 min read

3 Fine Motor Activities with Pennies

There are over 30 muscles within the hand that need to be strong and well coordinated to support fine motor skills such as controlling a...

May 3, 20211 min read

Core/Trunk Strength

Core strength is essential for the progression of nearly all developmental skills . A weak core can make regular tasks difficult for...

Apr 4, 20211 min read

Ball Roll-Ups

This is a great at home activity that can be done with any ball and with or without tape. The goal is to roll the ball, starting on the...

Apr 3, 20211 min read

5 Calming Activities Before Sitting

It can be difficult to sit and attend to tasks for long periods of time, especially as a child with sensory processing difficulties. You...

Apr 2, 20211 min read

Choosing the right chair for Virtual School

On-line school can potentially wreak havoc with kids’ posture, as they sprawl on the couch or sit at a desk with their feet dangling. By...

Sep 29, 20202 min read

7 kid-friendly ways to bring P.E. into your home

Many students are continuing with remote education this month, but what happens to gym class? Are schools dispensing with it, or are some...

Sep 22, 20203 min read

Should I Hold My Child Back?

Schools are beginning the process of student placement for next fall – In March you may have the opportunity to meet with your child’s...

Mar 5, 20204 min read

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...

Mar 5, 20202 min read

8 REASONS YOUR CHILDREN SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN VALENTINES

February 14th is Valentine’s Day and kids all over will be headed to school armed with cute notes for their friends. This year instead of...

Feb 3, 20202 min read

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

Cutting to Perfection

What is a proper scissors grasp? There are several key elements to achieving a correct scissors grasp. First, both hands should be in a...

Feb 3, 20202 min read

GET THE MOST OUT OF PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES IN 3 EASY STEPS: Prepare, Engage, Follow-Up

Parent-teacher conferences are an ideal opportunity to exchange information and to engage with your child’s teacher. As a parent, you...

Nov 7, 20197 min read

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...

Oct 12, 20192 min read

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

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

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