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  • Kearstin Russell, APRN, FNP-BC

    Kearstin Russell is a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) with the Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute Behavioral Health and Development Center. She is licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and as a registered nurse. Kearstin has experience in:

  • Kia Small, MSN, CPNP-AC

    Kia Small is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner in acute care (CPNP-AC) with The Haley Center for Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She focuses primarily on providing care for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease who require chronic transfusions. She is able to perform a variety of procedures, including:

  • How To Help Your Child Get Enough Sleep

    The frustration of trying to get your child to go to sleep and stay asleep is something most parents share. But no matter your child’s age, it’s worth the effort.

  • High-Functioning Autism: Preparing Your Young Adult To Take Charge of Healthcare

    It may seem overwhelming for your high-functioning child with autism to learn to navigate and take charge of their own healthcare. But the good news is that it is possible with patience and practice. Here are ways you can get started on the transition.

  • When Your Child Hurts: What Is Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome?

    Before you chalk up your teen’s vague complaints of pain to an attempt to stay home from school, consider this: As many as 40 percent of children suffer from chronic pain and 7.5 percent have amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS). Cases of AMPS are on the rise, thanks to the pandemic that has left kids more depressed, isolated and sedentary.

  • When Your Child’s Nosebleed Is Serious

    Seeing your child with a nosebleed can be scary, but try to remain calm. Most nosebleeds look much worse than they really are and can be treated at home.

  • Do Weight-Loss Drugs Really Help Teens?

    Obesity affects nearly a quarter of 12- to 19-year-olds in the United States. The health implications of carrying so much extra weight are so significant that scientists have been searching for medical solutions to supplement healthy diets and exercise.

  • Childhood Depression: What Parents Need To Know

    Children today are under so much stress — from academics and sports to how they look — and all of it is magnified by social media. So it’s no surprise that about 20 percent of all teens experience depression. But only fewer than a third of depressed kids are treated for their symptoms. And many parents may not realize their children are suffering.

  • It's OK To Let Your Fussy Baby Cry It Out at Night

    You fed the baby, changed her diaper, rocked her for a bit and put her down for bed.

  • Developmental Disabilities: Your Child’s Milestones Matter