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Tummy Time: Why It’s Essential and How to Do It Right
For new parents, the phrase "Back to Sleep" is ingrained in every safe sleep guide—and for good reason. The Back to Sleep movement has...
Mar 63 min read
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The Importance of Tummy Time
The Back to Sleep movement was started to help decrease Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in babies. This means that infants are...
Feb 211 min read
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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...
Jan 24, 20242 min read
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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,...
Sep 28, 20233 min read
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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...
May 20, 20231 min read
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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...
May 18, 20231 min read
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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...
Jan 26, 20233 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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Infant Massage
Awhile back, I took an infant massage course with certified infant massage (IM) instructor and physical therapist Esther Perl. Now infant...
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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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,...
Jun 3, 20171 min read
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