Freeland Pediatrics

10/22/2026

🌡️ Not all fevers are created equal!

As parents, seeing a fever can be scary, but understanding when to worry makes all the difference.

🚨 Under 2 months: A fever of 100.4°F or higher is a medical emergency and requires immediate evaluation.

⚠️ 2–3 months: A fever of 100.4°F or higher still requires immediate contact with your pediatrician.

🌿 Older babies & children: A fever isn’t automatically something to fear! It’s often a sign that the immune system is doing exactly what it’s designed to do — fighting off an infection.

Remember, it’s not just about the number on the thermometer. How your child is acting, breathing, and staying hydrated matters, too!

✨ Treat the child, not just the number, but always know the warning signs.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace individualized medical advice. Always consult your child’s pediatrician with concerns, and seek immediate care for emergency symptoms.

10/16/2026

🧠 October is ADHD Awareness Month!

Did you know that your child’s iron levels may play a role in their ability to focus, regulate emotions, and support healthy brain development?

One lab worth discussing with your pediatrician is ferritin, a marker of your body’s stored iron.

Research has found a connection between lower ferritin levels and ADHD in some children, making it an important piece of the bigger picture.

✨ ADHD is complex, and no single lab test tells the whole story. But asking the right questions can make a difference.

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10/11/2026

10/08/2026

We’re back at Target for another healthier swap! 🛒🧀

This time, we’re tackling a kid favorite: cheese balls!

Not all snacks are created equal, and sometimes a simple ingredient swap can make a difference. 🌿

Our goal isn’t perfection or taking away the snacks kids love. It’s about making more informed choices, one snack at a time!

What snack should we swap next? 👀👇

10/07/2026

We’re headed to Orlando!

We’re excited to be part of the Health & Healing Expo by Documenting Hope, happening November 21–22 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.

This two-day event brings together parents, health professionals, researchers, innovators, and health-minded individuals to explore new ideas and make connections across whole-body health.

From the brain, nervous system, and microbiome to nutrition, immune health, environmental health, regenerative medicine, and emerging wellness technologies, the Expo is designed to bring conversations that are often separated together under one roof.

And we’ll be there!

Come find us in the Exhibit Hall, meet our team, learn more about what we do, and experience an Expo floor filled with products, technologies, resources, demonstrations, and organizations focused on health and healing.

SPECIAL OCTOBER OFFER

Save $50 on your Expo ticket through October 15 with code: 50OFF

Plus, In-Person General Admission includes Virtual Access + Unlimited Lifetime Replays, and Virtual Access tickets also include Unlimited Lifetime Replays.

📅 November 21–22, 2026
📍 Rosen Shingle Creek | Orlando, Florida

Use code 50OFF to save $50 through October 15.

We hope you’ll join us. And if you do, make sure you stop by and say hello!

09/30/2026

Come to Target with us for some better PB&J swaps for kids 🥜🍓🤍

From jelly to grab-and-go packaged PB&Js, I’m showing you what I look for when choosing options with simpler ingredients, less added sugar, and fewer unnecessary additives.

Small swaps can make a big difference over time and healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. ✨

Save this for your next Target run! 🛒

09/28/2026

What we feed our kids matters far beyond just “eating healthy.” 🥑🍓

The gut microbiome plays an important role in digestion, immunity, inflammation, and even the gut-brain connection. A large amount of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut, and disruptions to the microbiome may affect serotonin production and signaling.

That’s why we focus on real, nutrient-dense foods that help nourish the good bacteria in the gut, not perfection, just better choices more often. 🤍

Follow along this week for easy swaps & tips 👏🏼

09/23/2026

Grandma came over with the Sour Patch Kids like she was about to be everyone’s favorite… then Dr. Freeland walked in. 😂

“Absolutely not.” 🚫🍬

Grandma: 0
Holistic pediatrician: 1 😂

Who else has a grandma that thinks sugar = love? 👵🏼💕

09/22/2026

A little re-introduction 🤍

Hi, I’m Dr. Marquilla Freeland, an integrative and holistic pediatrician passionate about looking beyond symptoms and caring for the whole child.

My approach combines traditional pediatric medicine with a deeper look at nutrition, gut health, lifestyle, environment, development, and the root causes that may be affecting your child’s health.

I believe parents deserve to feel heard, supported, and confident in the care their child receives. My goal is to create a space where we can ask questions, look deeper, and make thoughtful decisions together.

If you’re new here, welcome — I’m so glad you found us. 🌿🤍

09/17/2026

Low iron can show up in ways that are easy to brush off. Fatigue, headaches, irritability, poor appetite, pale skin, or trouble concentrating.

Iron plays an important role in growth, brain development, and oxygen delivery throughout the body, which is why kids need enough of it during periods of rapid growth.

A few simple ways to support iron intake: include iron-rich foods regularly and pair plant-based sources with vitamin C to help with absorption.

If your child seems unusually tired, pale, or just “off,” it may be worth bringing up at their next appointment.