Brightside Pediatrics

11/13/2025

✨ Prematurity Awareness Month: Embracing Every Tiny Miracle ✨

At Brightside Pediatrics PPEC, we believe in celebrating every small victory and shining a light on our little warriors. November is Prematurity Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the challenges and triumphs that premature babies and their families face every day.

💜 Join us as we:
• Honor the strength of preemies and their families.
• Educate about the journey of prematurity.
• Support each other, creating a community of hope and resilience.

Every step, no matter how tiny, leads to extraordinary milestones. Together, we can make a difference – one story, one smile, and one heartbeat at a time. 💕
Let’s spread awareness and show our support! 💪🏽

Share your stories, tag a family, or leave a supportive message in the comments below!

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11/06/2025

🎃👻 Halloween may have come and gone, but the memories we made during Spirit Week are here to stay! We had a boo-tastic time celebrating with our amazing staff and little ghouls! 🕷️✨

From costume parties to spooky activities, each day was full of laughter and joy. Can you say spooktacular? We sure can! Check out these fang-tastic moments we captured! 📸💖

Did you dress up for Halloween? Share your costume ideas below! 👇🍬

11/01/2025

Brightside Pediatrics had an absolute blast last week at the UF Health Jacksonville Fall Festival! From costumes to creativity, we brought our A-game, and guess what? Our awesome table decorations and fabulous outfits snagged FIRST PLACE! 🥇👏

Swipe ➡️ to see our spooky setup and all the fun we had!

✨ Highlights:
• Amazing turnout & community spirit 💖
• Engaging activities for the kiddos 🤗
• Costumes that stole the show! 👻👸🦸‍♂️

We want to give a huge shoutout to everyone who joined in the fun! Can't wait for next year!

10/24/2025

🎃👻 Get ready for a spooktacular week at Brightside Pediatrics! 🎉 From October 27-31, we’re celebrating Halloween Spirit Week with some frightfully fun themes!

👽 Parents, let your little ghouls and goblins dress up according to our daily themes! Here’s the eerie lineup:

✨ Monday - Pumpkin Day 🎃
✨ Tuesday - Spooky Sock Day 🧦
✨ Wednesday - Pajama Day 💤
✨ Thursday - Hat Day 🎩
✨ Friday - Costume Day 👗🦸‍♂️

🕷️ We can’t wait to see all the creativity and smiles! Share your little ones’ looks with us by tagging Brightside Pediatrics! 🎉👻

Let's make this a week to remember! 💚✨

10/22/2025

🎃🍂 Fall Festival Fun Alert! 🍂🎃

Brightside Pediatrics PPEC is thrilled to join the Fall Festival at UF Health Jacksonville Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics – Dupont Station! 🎉

🗓 When? Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5:30 – 8 p.m.
📍 Where? 6271 St. Augustine Road, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32217

Don’t miss out on a memorable evening for families in our community! 🌟

👉 Grab your tickets by scanning the QR code below
📞 For more info, call 904-633-4332.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🧡

10/16/2025

🎂 What a blast we had at the Yes You’re Invited Y2I2 / HMG Fall Birthday Bash! We had so much fun connecting with all the birthday kiddos and celebrating in style.🥳

Check out our Mario-themed table—it was a total hit! 🎮🍄 Huge shoutout to our team for winning the Table Decorating & Costume Contest! 🏆 At Brightside Pediatrics, we believe in celebrating every moment, and this event was no exception!

Thank you to Yes! You're Invited and Help Me Grow Florida for organizing such a fantastic event!🔮❤️

10/09/2025

Brightside Pediatrics PPEC had an incredible time at the 9th Annual Connecting the Dots Conference on October 3rd, hosted by Family Care Council Area 4! 💙🌈

It was heartwarming to share stories and connect with families navigating similar journeys. 💖 We enjoyed diving deep into topics that matter to our community, and sparking ideas💡for a brighter future! Most of all, meeting like-minded professionals fuels our mission to provide exceptional care. Together, we are stronger! 🌟🤗

A huge thank you to everyone who made this event unforgettable! Let’s continue to uplift one another and create impactful changes in the lives of children and families. 🌍💪

What inspired you at this year's conference? Share in the comments! 💬👇

10/02/2025

🎉 Exciting news, everyone! Brightside Pediatrics PPEC is gearing up for the 9th Annual Connecting the Dots Conference tomorrow, October 3rd, at the Schultz Center in Jacksonville, FL! 🌟

Hosted by the amazing Family Care Council Area 4, this conference is all about coming together 🤝 to support individuals and families dealing with:

🔹Intellectual and Developmental Differences (IDD)
🔸Early Developmental Delays
🔹Medical Complexities
🔸Related Disabilities

We cannot wait to connect, share ideas, and learn with all of you! 💙 If you're attending, swing by and say hi—we’d love to see your smiles! 😊✨

When: Friday, October 3, 2025 from 8:30 am-3:30 Where: The Schultz Center 4019 Boulevard Center Drive Jacksonville, FL 32207

09/25/2025

🌟🎉 Brightside Pediatrics Q3 Newsletter is Here! 🎉🌟
Hey Brightside Family! As summer waves goodbye and we prepare for those cozy fall vibes, our Q3 Newsletter is packed with fun updates and tips for our amazing community! Here’s what’s inside:

📅 Events Highlights (July-September)
👋 New Employee Welcome
💆‍♀️ Preventing Caregiver Burnout
🕰️ Prepping for the Fall Time Change
🌟 Partner Spotlight - Exciting news with Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia- Help Me Grow Florida
🗓️ Upcoming Events

👉 Swipe to catch all the details and be sure to save this post for your fall check-in! Let’s keep shining bright, one child at a time!

09/18/2025

Updated Resource Roundup! 🌟

At Brightside Pediatrics, we truly believe in the power of community 🤝 and the incredible strength we create when we come together. That’s why we’ve put together an updated list of valuable resources 🛠️ designed to support and uplift our amazing families.

Whether you’re seeking guidance, support, or connection, these resources are here for you. Take a look below and discover how we can grow stronger—together! 💙🌱

Parent Resources:
• Help Me Grow Florida – helpmegrowfl.org
• Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia - elcfv.org
• Abilities Workshop – https://www.abilitiesworkshop.com/
• The Arc of Florida - arcflorida.org
• Family Care Council Area 4 - fccflorida.org/area-4-fcc.html

Facebook Groups:
• Florida special needs information network
• NE Florida Special Needs Community Support Group
• Palm Coast Moms
• St. Johns County Special Needs Parents
• Bright Feats Northeast Florida - Jacksonville
• Family Care Council Area 4
• Vincent's Clubhouse, Inc.

Equipment Resources:
• Clinics Can Help - https://www.clinicscanhelp.org/
• Special NEEDS A NEW HOME: a Northeast Florida Pediatric Equipment Swap

State and Insurance Resources:
• Florida Health - https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/childrens-medical-services/index.html
• Florida Disaster/Emergency Information – https://www.floridadisaster.org/shelter-status/
• Children’s Medical Services Health Plan - https://www.sunshinehealth.com/members/cms.html
• APD Cares Florida - https://apd.myflorida.com/

Events Resources:
• Bright Feats Northeast Florida - Jacksonville
• Fun 4 Auggie Kids
• Fun 4 Clay Kids

🌟 Let’s keep this list growing! What resources do you love that you’d like to share? OR, if you have a business or service that we should add to the list, leave your contact information below! 👇

Your insights could light the way for others in our community! 💡

📞 Ready to explore the possibilities? Contact us today to see if your child qualifies for our services:

1764 Tree Blvd. #1, St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-895-PEDS (7337)
📧 Info@brightsidepediatrics.com

Together, we can create a brighter future for our children! 💪💖

09/11/2025

🥸We mustache you a question… who wore it best?

It was all about fun and laughter as our kiddos (and staff) embraced their silly side with some fabulous fake mustaches! 😁✨

Capturing these moments with our Brightside fam is the highlight of our day! Funny faces, silly surprises, and tons of love - that’s how we roll!

💙 We can’t wait for our next adventure filled with even more giggles and smiles!

Check out the pics for a peek into our goofy day and tell us your favorite mustache style in the comments below! 👉

09/04/2025

🌟 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the brave young warriors fighting cancer and the families supporting them. At Brightside Pediatrics PPEC, we understand that this journey can be challenging, but together, we can make a difference.

Join us in spreading awareness and educating ourselves on the signs of childhood cancer, the importance of early detection, and supporting research efforts. Every little bit counts, and your voice can help raise awareness.

Let’s stand together in hope and strength for all children battling this disease. 💛