Kids go through a lot. Whether it’s a parent’s death, a divorce, or someone bullying them at school, kids are often left to their own devices to cope with the upheaval. A child with depression often seems to follow...
Choosing the right pediatrician for your children is an important decision that can impact their whole health for life. If you’re looking for a pediatrician, it’s easy to search on the internet for a list of pediatricians near you...
It has been over two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In many ways, most people are beginning their lives again and return to our "new normal".
Due to the fact that COVID vaccines are readily available, lots of people...
A school physical is more than just a routine doctor’s appointment. It’s a great way to get your child’s school year off to a healthy start.
School physicals, also called well-child exams, allow your pediatrician or family provider evaluate your...
Summer's HERE in Central Florida! And so are some summer reads that, I'm sorry, are way better than watching TikTok videos on end.
Listen, I get it. TikTok (or watching TikTok videos on Instagram the way us millennials do it)...
Your first kiss. Your graduation. A dream vacation. Life is full of beautiful moments that we won’t soon forget, even as the years go by. Positive, happy memories can be a bulwark in times of stress or uncertainty. Of...
There are a variety of external forces that affect the body, and which may cause trauma. The most common factors that can cause traumatic injury include falls, violence, road traffic accidents, and sports injuries. If your teenage child is...
Self-care seems to be the buzz word these days. A quick internet search can populate thousands of different articles, research posts, personal blogs, and videos that debate what self care is and isn’t, how often we should be engaging...
As Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month draws to a close, BlueSprig Pediatrics spoke with three of their employees, Alicia, Natalie and Sara who all have kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to find out what they wanted their friends...
Your OB/GYN sees you through all of life’s changes. From puberty to pregnancy, through menopause and beyond, you need a trusted provider who can help you navigate these seasons with skill, sensitivity and compassion.
Choosing the right OB/GYN is important...
Our eyesight almost always gets worse as we age, but sometimes it’s hard to find the time to care for our vision. If you’ve recently found out you need glasses or have noticed your eyes getting weaker, it could...
As summer beckons, expect children to participate in outdoor activities and out-of-town trips. In most tropical countries, prolonged sun exposure isn't the only thing parents worry about.
Equally concerning are mosquitoes that leave children uncomfortable bites and may carry mosquito-borne...
For new and soon-to-be parents, babyproofing brings to mind covering corners, installing child safety latches, anchoring furniture and placing covers over outlets. But there is one critical part of babyproofing that is often overlooked: fire safety.
When it comes to...
April is Autism Awareness month and social media star Cory Singer is an inspirational autism advocate that uses his music and personal insights about having autism himself to show that anything is possible, no matter the disability.
Cory Singer has...
Once upon a time, I was a power mommy who had everything under control. That fairy tale imploded in 1994 when I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a virulent blood cancer. I was 32 years old. My son Malachi...
Fun Holiday Activities to do with Kids in Orlando
The holidays are filled with so many activities! From school events to family fun, there is plenty to do. BUT if you find yourself...
