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Jan 242 min read
Unlocking Children’s Potential: Reflex Integration
What is Reflex Integration? At POTS, our team of pediatric occupational therapists constantly seeks innovative ways to support the...
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Sep 28, 20233 min read
The Best Seating for Toddlers at the Big Kids Table
While toddler play should generally take place on the floor for family, mealtime games, and arts and crafts activities, everyone,...
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May 20, 20231 min read
Ditch the Pacifier and Sippy Cup!
Ditch the pacifier and sippy cup! Use straw cups, teethers, and transition objects instead. Introduce your child to a straw cup or a 360...
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May 18, 20231 min read
How Reading Promotes Children’s Language Skills and a Love for Books
Reading is a great way to expose your child to language, engage in joint attention and build a love of books! Make sure to read with...
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Jan 26, 20233 min read
12 Best Sensory Toys for Babies
1. Beiens Touch and Feel Crinkle Cloth Books: Together the bright colors, crinkle texture, squeaker, and soft textured animal tails will...
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Jan 3, 20232 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...
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Apr 10, 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...
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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...
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May 3, 20211 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...
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Feb 14, 20192 min read
The Importance of Touch for Babies
Touch is Calming and Alerting: One of the first ways we relate to our babies is through touch. Certain types of touch calm our babies and...
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Feb 14, 20192 min read
Infant Massage
Awhile back, I took an infant massage course with certified infant massage (IM) instructor and physical therapist Esther Perl. Now infant...
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Jun 3, 20171 min read
Summer Safety
In my 22 years as a lifeguard, most rescues I have made were of children within a few feet of a parent, or even holding their hand! So,...
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