Doctor Sam

Doctor Sam Where passionate psychiatry meets compassionate care.

12/24/2025

Ever get a “compliment” that feels more like a backhanded jab? 🙄 Their bias isn’t your burden. 💪✨ You deserve respect! Have you ever gotten a compliment that didn’t feel so kind?

12/22/2025

Wondering if your child is just shy or if it’s something deeper? 🤔 Shyness is warm-up time, but social anxiety is fear. Support matters! Does this sound familiar?

12/19/2025

Letting your kid play outside shouldn’t feel like gambling with their life. 🛑 Remember riding bikes till sunset? Now we hover—not because we’re overprotective, but because the world feels less safe. Kids need freedom, and moms need community. Let’s bring back trust and peace of mind! How do you help your kids play safely? 💬

12/18/2025

Ever feel like setting limits with your child turns into a battle? 🚧 It’s not the boundary—it’s how it’s delivered. Kids need to feel safe, even when you say “no.” Read the first comment. 👇

12/17/2025

Want your teen to open up to you later? It starts NOW—with how you respond when they’re little. Every meltdown or mistake is a chance to show them it’s safe to come to you. 💬💛 Build trust early, and you’ll keep the door open for years to come! How do you create safety for your kids?

12/16/2025

Ever notice how “I’m sorry you feel that way” isn’t really an apology? 🤔 It shifts blame instead of building trust. Real apologies take ownership and heal relationships.



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12/15/2025

Before you call your kid “dramatic,” pause. That meltdown over the wrong cup? It’s not about drama—it’s big feelings with no brakes. How do you handle big feelings at home?

12/12/2025

Stop! Before you yell or punish when your child misbehaves, pause. Their brain is in survival mode, not listening mode.

12/11/2025

Is your child refusing school and you’re wondering, “Is this defiance or something deeper?” 🤔 It’s usually anxiety, not drama. Instead of forcing, get curious: “What’s your body feeling?” Take small steps and team up with teachers. Your calm is their safety net. 💛 You’re not alone, mama! How do you support your child on tough mornings?

12/10/2025

No one tells you this about toddlers: it’s not about control—it’s about connection. 💛 When your little one melts down, they’re not testing you; they’re learning to handle big feelings. Be their calm, not their controller. Your presence teaches more than any rule ever could. How do you connect during tough moments? 👶✨

12/09/2025

Are you correcting your child’s behavior but missing what’s really going on? 🚨 The real issue isn’t the yelling or whining

12/08/2025

Is your child extra clingy lately? 🤗 That’s not “needy”—it’s their way of saying, “I need to feel safe.” Clinginess is trust, not manipulation. The more secure they feel, the more independent they’ll become. Next time, ask: “What’s making them feel unsafe?” 💛 You’re their anchor! Follow for more parenting insights.

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About Samantha Saltz, MD

Doctor Sam is a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist practicing in South Florida. She serves as a voluntary assistant professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Doctor Sam was originally from Highland Park, Illinois. Always having a passion for helping others, she was accepted to and completed the 7-year honors program in medicine at the University of Miami. Doctor Sam graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Miami and with research distinction from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She served as chief resident of her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship and was senior administrative liaison of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She has received some of the highest honors and awards in medicine including induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She was an Area V award winner, received the humanitarian award, the senior research award, the Elliot Stein Award and several other honors. She is extensively published both in academic journals and local newspapers. She has co-authored a chapter in Kaplan and Sadock, which is one of the most prestigious textbooks of psychiatry. Her expertise has been shared with her community on the radio and on television. She is passionate about psychiatry, mental health and the overall wellness of other people.