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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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10 Ways to Use Leftover Wrapping Paper to Boost Your Kids’ Skills
As the holiday season wraps up, many of us find ourselves with an abundance of leftover wrapping paper. Instead of tossing it aside,...
Jan 22 min read
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How Occupational Therapy Can Help Make Halloween Fun for Everyone!
With Halloween quickly approaching, this holiday always brings in a whirlwind of excitement and creativity. For many children, this...
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Summer — The Perfect Time for an Occupational Therapy Intensive
Summer break is perfect for intensive therapy without school pressures, helping your child reach milestones, reinforce skills, and prep for
Jun 7, 20242 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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Navigating the World of Pediatric Occupational Therapy: A New OTA's Journey
Hello, everyone! I'm Asia Salas, a recently certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) specializing in pediatric care. Join me as I...
Dec 16, 20232 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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Backpack Awareness Day: Your Guide to Backpack Safety
In a world where we're constantly on the move, backpacks have become an essential accessory for people of all ages. Whether you're a...
Sep 19, 20232 min read
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5 Fun Sticker Games & Activities to Develop Fine Motor Skills and Body Awareness
Stickers elicit a pincer grasp and ulnar-radial separation when they’re peeled off of a sticker sheet. When sticking it to a surface,...
Nov 4, 20222 min read
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BEST TONGS for Hand Strengthening & Fine Motor Coordination
Tongs are a great tool for hand strengthening, fine motor coordination, and improving pre-writing and pre-scissors skills by...
Sep 23, 20221 min read
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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
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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 29, 20221 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 8, 20197 min read
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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
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Demystifying IEP’s & 504 Plans
Thanks to revolutionary laws such as the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) more children with disabilities attend their...
Feb 14, 20194 min read
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