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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.

Popsicle Lights: Chanukah Crafts for Kids

If you are planning to do this project with more than two children at a time a child who has difficulty with sequencing and organization...

Dec 1, 20171 min read

9 Tips for Surviving and Thriving at Holiday Parties

The Challenge Parties and other unfamiliar or crowded venues, such as the mall, movies, amusement parks, and live performances, are often...

Nov 15, 20172 min read

SCENTED TURKEYs : A Multi-sensory THANKSGIVING extravaganza in 4 easy steps!

Turn your Thanksgiving holiday preparations into a multi-sensory extravaganza for all of your children, especially those with sensory...

Nov 12, 20172 min read

Homework Hassle Help: Part 2

SENSORY TECHNIQUES Often one of the biggest challenges in your child’s day - and probably in yours - is doing homework. Some children are...

Oct 16, 20172 min read

Homework Hassle Help

PART 1: ORGANIZATION Homework can be a particularly challenging time of the day for you and your child. Your child is probably exhausted...

Oct 8, 20172 min read

Establishing morning routines for the sensory challenged

Mornings can be rough for the best of us. For a child who is sensory challenged, it can be particularly difficult to get going in the...

Sep 18, 20172 min read

Backpack Awareness: 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 15, 20172 min read

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

Teaching Right Versus Left

Teaching right versus left is not an easy process. Studies report that children learn right and left best when it is compared to their...

Jun 26, 20171 min read

What’s App Wednesday: MetroTimer

What is it? MetroTimer (iPhone/iPad app; Free) is a digital metronome. A metronome is used to keep a steady beat and typically used by...

Jun 21, 20171 min read

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

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

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

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

What's App Wednesday: Educreations

Professional athletes, international speakers and anyone who wants to improve performance has access to video critiquing, a highly...

Jun 7, 20173 min read

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

Sticker Games & Activities

Stickers develop fine motor skills! Peeling stickers from a sticker sheet promotes a pincer grasp and ulnar-radial separation (separation...

Jun 6, 20172 min read

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

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...

Jun 5, 20172 min read

Tips for Tongs

We are frequently asked by parents which tongs they should purchase for their child. Below you will find some of our favorite tongs from...

Jun 4, 20172 min read