Willpower, the Super Power

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

I recently read The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and it was very inspirational. I would highly recommend it […]

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How (Not) To Ask The “Naughty” Child About His Day

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

“Did you have a good day?” It isn’t always the innocent question it sounds like. Most of the time when […]

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Will An Amplifier Help Your Child with ADHD?

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

Hi friends, in case this looks familiar I posted this on a previous site a couple of years ago. Since that […]

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The 5 Best Fixes for an Awkward Pencil Grasp

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

As an occupational therapist I am frequently asked about the way children hold their pencils. Most parents and teachers know […]

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Dealing with the “Rebel”

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

I recently read “The Four Tendencies” by Gretchen Rubin (2017). She has a theory that we generally fit into one […]

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When Should Students Get OT in Middle School?

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

I was compelled to write this because as an occupational therapist who works in the schools I know that there […]

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One Last Beach Trip

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

You can picture it in your mind. Sitting in your comfy beach chair, toes in the sand and beach waves […]

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School Days and Anxiety

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

School is going into full swing and while kids can have anxiety leading up to going to school on the […]

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A Few Gift Giving Ideas

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

This month I pulled together some favorite gift ideas for the children in your life. These gifts are not just […]

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When and Why To Consider Massage Therapy for Kids

By Alicia Kollmar MS, OTR/L

 ‘Pediatric massage is massage and touch therapy that is specifically created and adapted for children and adolescents. Pediatric massage therapists […]

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