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11/05/2026

A well-child visit should be about so much more than checking boxes. 💙

Of course, we check growth, development, and all the important medical things.

But we also want to know…

☀️ How is your child sleeping?

🥦 What are their eating habits like?

🏃 Are they getting outside and playing?

❤️ How are they doing emotionally?

📚 How are things going at school?

And maybe most importantly… what is on YOUR mind?

Sometimes the questions parents have are the most important part of the visit.

At Blue Sky Pediatrics, our Direct Primary Care model gives us the time to have those conversations without feeling rushed.

Because getting to know your child means getting to know your family, too.

That is what pediatric care should feel like. 💙

🌐 www.blueskypediatricslakeland.com
📱 Call or text 863-887-8181

11/02/2026

🤧 The flu is making its rounds!

We have been seeing plenty of sick kiddos lately, so here is a little reminder of the basics that really do make a difference.

🧼 Wash those little hands often.

😴 Prioritize good sleep.

🥦 Offer nutritious foods and plenty of fluids.

🤧 Teach kids to cover coughs and sneezes.

🏡 Keep sick children home until they're fever-free for at least 24 hours without fever-reducing medication and feeling better overall.

💉 Annual flu vaccination is recommended for children 6 months and older.

And if your child does get sick, we are here to help!

One of our favorite things about Direct Primary Care is being able to guide families through illness—whether that is answering a quick question, deciding if an appointment is needed, or getting your child seen promptly.

Here's to keeping our Blue Sky families healthy this season! 💙

10/29/2026

Is my baby getting enough milk?🤱💙

It is one of the common questions we hear from breastfeeding moms!

And while this sweet, sleepy smile after nursing certainly looks like a satisfied baby, there are other important clues to watch for.

💙 Baby seems relaxed and content after most feedings.

💙 You can hear or see swallowing while nursing.

💙 Baby is having appropriate wet and dirty diapers for their age.

💙 Baby is gaining weight and growing well.

One of the best things we can teach new moms is to watch their baby, not just the clock. Learn their hunger cues, watch for signs of satisfaction, and remember that every feeding doesn't have to look exactly the same.

Of course, a happy baby isn't the only measure of adequate milk intake. That is why we also monitor growth, diaper output, and feeding effectiveness.

At Blue Sky Pediatrics, we are not only your baby's pediatric providers—we are both International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)!

From weighted feeds to latch concerns and milk supply questions, we are here to support you throughout your breastfeeding journey.

Because feeding your baby should come with support, not uncertainty. 💙

🌐 www.blueskypediatricslakeland.com
📱 863-887-8181

10/28/2026

Imagine bringing your newborn to their pediatric appointment and having your lactation consultant right there, too. 🤱💙

No separate appointments. No repeating your concerns to multiple providers. Just care that looks at the whole picture.

At Blue Sky Pediatrics, both of our pediatric providers are also International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).

That means we can address feeding concerns, latch difficulties, milk supply, weight gain, and your baby's overall health together.

And the best part?

**Lactation support is included in your Blue Sky membership.**

Whether your baby is 3 days old, 3 months old, or you are navigating feeding changes later in infancy, we are here for you.

Because supporting a healthy baby also means supporting a confident, well supported parent. 💙

Expecting a baby? We would love to meet you!

🌐 www.blueskypediatricslakeland.com
📱 863-887-8181

10/28/2026

Sick kids are stressful enough. Getting them medical care should not add to it. 💙

At Blue Sky Pediatrics, we do things a little differently.

☀️ No crowded waiting rooms.

☀️ Same day or next day sick appointments when needed.

☀️ Direct communication with your pediatric provider.

☀️ Time to ask questions and understand the plan.

And sometimes, you do not even need an office visit. A quick message or conversation can help us decide together what your child needs.

We believe healthcare should make parenting a little easier, not more complicated.

That is the beauty of Direct Primary Care.

Curious about membership? We would love to tell you more!

🌐 www.blueskypediatricslakeland.com
📱 Call or text 863-887-8181

10/26/2026

Parenting in the age of Google and social media can be…a lot. 😅

One minute you're looking up a completely normal childhood symptom.

Ten minutes later, you've convinced yourself something is terribly wrong.

And social media isn't much better.

There is SO much information coming at parents—new tests, supplements, diagnoses, diets, milestones and things you're suddenly told you should be worried about.

We want our families to know:

You don't have to sort through all of that alone.

Send us the message.

Ask the question.

Tell us what you read.

We would much rather talk it through with you than have you spend the night worrying.

Sometimes we'll tell you we need to take a closer look.

Sometimes we'll make a plan together.

And sometimes we'll simply say, “This is normal. Your child is okay.” 💙

One of our favorite parts of Direct Primary Care is having the time and access to really know our families—and hopefully take a little bit of the anxiety out of raising kids.

Because parents don't need more information.

Sometimes they just need someone they trust to help them make sense of it.

☀️ Blue Sky Pediatrics

10/22/2026

Have an HSA? 💙

As you're making your Open Enrollment decisions, here's something you may not know:

Your HSA dollars can be used toward your Direct Primary Care membership at Blue Sky Pediatrics.

That means those healthcare dollars can help give your family direct access to your pediatric provider, longer visits, same- or next-day sick care, and a relationship with someone who truly knows your child.

If you've been curious about Blue Sky, Open Enrollment is a great time to learn how DPC could fit alongside your family's health plan.

Questions? We'd be happy to talk with you. ☀️

🌐 www.blueskypediatricslakeland.com
📱 Call or text 863-887-8181

10/18/2026

Before we chase the latest wellness trend, let's talk about the basics. 💙

When we think about a child's health, some of the first things we want to know are:

😴 Are they sleeping well?

🥦 Are they eating a variety of nourishing foods?

☀️ Are they spending time outside?

🏃 Are they moving their body and playing?

❤️ Do they feel safe, connected and supported?

📚 Are they learning and developing as expected?

😊 How are they doing emotionally?

There will always be a new supplement, test, diet or wellness trend making its way around social media.

We're happy to talk about those things too. We never want parents to feel dismissed for asking questions.

But we also don't want families to overlook the incredibly powerful foundations of good health while searching for something more complicated.

At Blue Sky Pediatrics, wellness isn't about chasing perfection.

It's about knowing your child, listening to your concerns, looking at the whole picture, and building healthy habits that can la

***Picture in loving memory of Christy Schraw, Cindy's sister, who passed away one year ago today and missed every single moment. Love you sister!***

10/15/2026

It’s Open Enrollment season—and choosing a health plan can feel like a LOT. 😵‍💫

As you compare your options for the coming year, remember to look at the whole picture:

💙 Your monthly premium
💙 Your deductible
💙 Your out-of-pocket maximum
💙 Whether your plan is HSA-eligible
💙 How your family actually uses healthcare

For families with children, access matters too.

Who do you call when your child wakes up sick?

How quickly can they be seen?

Do you have time to ask all your questions at a well visit?

Do you have a provider who actually knows your child?

If an HSA-eligible plan makes sense for your family, HSA funds can also be used toward Direct Primary Care membership fees—including your membership at Blue Sky Pediatrics.

Open Enrollment isn't just about choosing insurance.

It's a great time to think about how you want your family's healthcare to actually work. 💙

🌐 www.blueskypediatricslakeland.com
📱 Call or text 863-887-8181

10/13/2026

We talk a lot about building a strong foundation for lifelong health—and for many babies, that conversation begins with breastfeeding. 🤱💙

Breast milk provides nutrition designed specifically for a growing baby while also supporting the developing immune system and gut microbiome.

But we also know something else:

Breastfeeding doesn't always come easily.

That's why having lactation support built right into pediatric care can make such a difference.

Both of our providers at Blue Sky Pediatrics are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). We can look at feeding, weight gain, milk supply, latch, maternal concerns and baby's overall health together—not as separate pieces.

And because breastfeeding changes as babies grow, that support doesn't end after the newborn stage.

Our goal is never to add pressure to a new mother's plate.

It's to give her the information, support and confidence she needs to make the decisions that are right for her and her baby.

That's whole-child—and whole-family—care from the very beginning. 💙

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Lakeland, FL

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18638878181

Website

https://blueskypediatricslakeland.com/

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