Free Range Pediatrics

10/06/2026

FREE!!! Bubs, Goat formula. It expires at the end of October so please pick up whatever you can use. In the office until 1pm today.

09/17/2026

Whoa boy… here we go…

Around here, respecting families and the choices they make for their children is a big deal. We are big on *informed* consent. My families know I am an objective source of information they can always utilize for their concerns and questions.

ADHD is not a stimulant-medicine deficiency. Unfortunately, a lot of doctors don’t have time to sit down and tease out the day-to-day life that may be contributing to a lack of focus. Good news is, I do… and I love a motivated family who wants to change things for the betterment of their kids!

I said what I said.

I said it again.

It is no secret antibiotics are WAY over prescribed in medicine. They are so so important when there is evidence of pneumonia, a sinus infection, or some other localized bacterial infection. That said, a lot of the time when they are prescribed… there isn’t! Always take medicine as prescribed and listen to the doctor in front of you, but it is okay to ask the doctor if they feel the antibiotic is necessary, or being used “just-in-case.”

There are soooo many expectations and jobs thrust on Mom after a baby is born. As pediatricians, our job is to check in on the health of baby and make sure everything is going according to plan. We can sometimes neglect to check in on Mom and her mental health, which is such a disservice not only to her, but also to her baby!

👋 Hi, I’m Amanda Janke - board certified pediatrician, mom of 2, and owner of Free Range Pediatrics. I share helpful and encouraging education for all things pediatrics. Follow along if you want to raise Free Range kids! 🐄

09/14/2026

Before 2-3 years of age, I will often have a conversation with Mom about the risks and benefits of testing and treating her kiddo, even if we are highly suspicious of strep (such as having a fever and an older sibling with strep), symptoms often self resolve in 3-5 days.

The answer is totally family dependent which is why I love my practice that gives me times to have these conversations, and not just treat everyone the same across the board. Often the answer is starting the antibiotics, but sometimes we are able to save a child’s first course of antibiotics for a later date!

👋 Hi, I’m Amanda Janke - board certified pediatrician, mom of 2, and owner of Free Range Pediatrics. I share helpful and encouraging education for all things pediatrics. Follow along if you want to raise Free Range kids! 🐄

09/10/2026

***realized I sound like a serial killer… LOCKED IN ROOM for naps or bedtime. 🤦🏼‍♀️***

This HugLock has been such an awesome investment for our family… but it is not a replacement for properly stored fi****ms, or medication locks, etc.

You should never shy away from just *asking* family or friends if they are taking meds, bringing a fi***rm into your home, or using illicit drugs (hello THC gummies!). And if they are, I would ALWAYS have a way to ensure those things are locked away (lock boxes on amazon are fairly inexpensive).

That said, the more layers of protection you can put between your children and these sorts of dangers that are ASKING for an accident, the better!

I love these because they are easy to add to and remove from a door without hardware. As well, you can place them high up on the door so even once a child is a bit taller or older, they cannot reach it.

👋 Hi, I’m Amanda Janke - board certified pediatrician, mom of 2, and owner of Free Range Pediatrics. I share helpful and encouraging education for all things pediatrics. Follow along if you want to raise Free Range kids! 🐄

09/09/2026

I spy with my little eye, a Free Range kid!!! Congratulations, Amiyah! So proud of you!

*shared with permission*

Mayor Larry Toomer, on behalf of Town Council, recognized the Bluffton 8U Softball All-Stars at tonight’s Town Council meeting for winning their South Carolina state championship.

Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment! 🎉🥎

09/08/2026

👋 Hi, I’m Amanda Janke - board certified pediatrician, mom of 2, and owner of Free Range Pediatrics. I share helpful and encouraging education for all things pediatrics. Follow along if you want to raise Free Range kids! 🐄