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6 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Therapeutic Summer Program for Your Child

Expert-level questions to ensure your child's summer program is truly therapeutic and developmentally appropriate. Not all summer...

Jun 83 min read

A toddler using pool noodle to float while smiling

Inside an Aquatic Therapy Session: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

Discover how water becomes a powerful therapeutic environment for developing motor skills, sensory processing, and confidence. Aquatic...

May 312 min read

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

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

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