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Sep 19, 20232 min read
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...
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Aug 30, 20232 min read
Sensory Overload at School: 6 Steps to a Smooth Transition for Your Child
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, parents are gearing up for the exciting yet sometimes nerve-wracking...
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Apr 6, 20232 min read
Managing Mornings for Parents and Teachers: 10 Strategies to Promote Self-Regulation and Calming
Self-regulation is a critical skill that enables children to adapt their arousal, alertness, and attention to meet the demands of...
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Mar 31, 20232 min read
National Crayon Day: 6 Crayons to Boost Fine Motor Skills. Use them in order!
Happy National Crayon Day! Give your child the opportunity to enhance their creativity and fine motor skills through the joy of coloring....
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Sep 21, 20221 min read
Backpack Awareness Day: Safety Tips for the Whole Family
The American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) National Backpack Awareness Day is being expanded to address back health...
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Sep 14, 20221 min read
Homework Hassle Help: 5 Recommendations for Managing Homework
Doing homework can be a particularly challenging time of the day for you and your child. Your child is probably exhausted by the time...
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Sep 1, 20221 min read
Getting Ready To Write: 8 Activities for Practicing Forming Letters Without a Writing Tool
Pre-schoolers can often identify their letters and attempt to form them with manipulatives such as sticks before their small hands are...
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Mar 5, 20204 min read
Should I Hold My Child Back?
Schools are beginning the process of student placement for next fall – In March you may have the opportunity to meet with your child’s...
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Nov 8, 20197 min read
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...
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Jan 3, 20192 min read
Managing School Days
How to Promote Calming Sensory modulation requires a child to adapt his or her state of arousal, alertness, and attention to meet the...
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Oct 12, 20181 min read
IEPs by "Dr. Seuss"
As soon as I saw this I knew I had to share it with all of you. I tried hard to find the author to give her credit, but she is probably...
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Oct 10, 20182 min read
Fidget Fun
Everyone seeks sensory input throughout the day to remain alert and attentive. As adults, we allow ourselves many opportunities to...
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Oct 1, 20185 min read
Tips, Grips, and Kits for Handwriting
Your Questions Answered! POTS hosted an exciting and dynamic handwriting workshop focusing on readying children’s hands for writing, for...
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Aug 31, 20182 min read
Let’s Get Ready for School!
Beginning the new school year is an exciting, but challenging time, especially for preschoolers, first graders and children who are...
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May 17, 20182 min read
School and Camp Visits & Consultations
School Visits If your child is having difficulty in school – with circle time, attention, behavior, playing the daily routine, etc. – a...
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Oct 16, 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...
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Oct 8, 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...
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Sep 15, 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...
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