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3 days ago
3 min

How Can I Help My 11 Month Old Walk?

Walking is one of those milestones that every parent eagerly awaits. But if a baby doesn’t start to walk when expected, many parents begin t

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Samantha Goldman

Feb 23
3 min

Why Does My Child Refuse to Wear Clothes?

This is a common question in occupational therapy clinics in South Florida. It can also be a huge source of frustration for families.

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Samantha Goldman

Jan 12
3 min

How Do I Teach My Kid Obedience?

Obedience and behavior are a common reason kids are referred to occupational therapy in South Florida. Wondering how obedience and behavior

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Holiday Gifts to Buy for Kids Aged 6+ Years Old

Samantha Goldman

Dec 2, 2020
4 min

Holiday Gifts to Buy for Kids Aged 6+ Years Old

...which is why I decided to release gift guides this year! Today, we are talking about gifts for kids 6 and older.

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Holiday Gifts to Buy for Kids Aged 3-5 Years Old

Samantha Goldman

Nov 25, 2020
4 min

Holiday Gifts to Buy for Kids Aged 3-5 Years Old

With Black Friday approaching this week, parents are starting to plan their holiday gift lists. Today, we’re going to talk about gifts for 3

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Holiday Gifts to Buy for Babies and Toddlers Aged 6 months - 2 years Old

Samantha Goldman

Nov 17, 2020
4 min

Holiday Gifts to Buy for Babies and Toddlers Aged 6 months - 2 years Old

This week, we are continuing along with gifts for babies and toddlers aged 6-12 months and 1-2 years old. Since the holidays are fast...

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Holiday Gifts to Buy for Infants and Babies Aged 3-6 months

Samantha Goldman

Nov 11, 2020
4 min

Holiday Gifts to Buy for Infants and Babies Aged 3-6 months

Last week, I released my gift guide for infants aged 0-3 months. This week, I’m introducing my gift guide for babies aged 3-6 months!

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Holiday Gifts to Buy for Infants and Babies Aged 0-3 months

Samantha Goldman

Nov 3, 2020
5 min

Holiday Gifts to Buy for Infants and Babies Aged 0-3 months

***This post is not sponsored. The opinions and content of this blog are unique to the writer unless otherwise stated. No compensation is...

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Ways to Calm Kids Down Using Proprioceptive Input

Samantha Goldman

Oct 27, 2020
2 min

Ways to Calm Kids Down Using Proprioceptive Input

I’ve talked a lot about how stressful this past year has been for children and teens in Florida. Often, when kids are stressed, anxious, or

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Samantha Goldman

Oct 20, 2020
3 min

Sensory Play for Picky Eaters

Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from parents in Florida about how to “get their child to eat” without distress.

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Samantha Goldman

Oct 13, 2020
4 min

How to Teach a Child to Chew Food

It is first important to realize that learning to chew is actually a developmental sequence. This sequence allows children to safely progres

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Samantha Goldman

Aug 18, 2020
3 min

How Balanced Is Your Child's Day?

I speak with families all the time from families in South Florida who ask about how occupational therapy can help children and teens “get he

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I’ve never heard about OT for health promotion...

Samantha Goldman

Aug 12, 2020
4 min

I’ve never heard about OT for health promotion...

***This post is not sponsored. The opinions and content of this blog are unique to the writer unless otherwise stated. No compensation is...

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Why Doesn’t My Child Want to Play Outside?

Samantha Goldman

Jul 14, 2020
4 min

Why Doesn’t My Child Want to Play Outside?

With coronavirus on the rise in Florida, it seems increasingly important to talk about why many kids don’t want to play outside, and what...

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How Weight Can Interfere with Socialization

Samantha Goldman

Jul 7, 2020
3 min

How Weight Can Interfere with Socialization

When I complete an evaluation with a child who struggles with their weight, socialization is usually one of their driving forces.

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Samantha Goldman

Jun 30, 2020
3 min

Weight’s Impact on Kids' Education

With everything else going on, it is quite concerning that weight can further impact a child’s education.

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Samantha Goldman

Jun 23, 2020
3 min

Children's Sleep, Weight, and OT

When I speak to parents about the services OT 4 ME offers in Florida, most of them are surprised that occupational therapy can help address

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How can weight impact a child’s play time or leisure activities?

Samantha Goldman

Jun 16, 2020
4 min

How can weight impact a child’s play time or leisure activities?

***This post is not sponsored. The opinions and content of this blog are unique to the writer unless otherwise stated. No compensation is...

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How will Social Distancing Impact our Kids' Health?

Samantha Goldman

May 19, 2020
3 min

How will Social Distancing Impact our Kids' Health?

As an occupational therapist in Boca Raton, FL, I have been observing how the kids in our community are reacting to this new normal.

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What’s the deal with Telehealth (Virtual) Therapy?

Samantha Goldman

May 12, 2020
3 min

What’s the deal with Telehealth (Virtual) Therapy?

OT 4 ME is now offering telehealth (virtual) occupational services for clients in Florida! Telehealth is an especially useful with kids.

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COVID-19 Response: My patients health and well-being is our number one priority. In order to ensure your safety, we are currently conducting all sessions through Telehealth in response to the coronavirus disease.

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