Forever Freckled, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2026)

The journey of Forever Freckled started with something as simple but as powerful as sisterly advice. If you're lucky enough to grow up with sisters you will understand the incredible bond and unique relationship we all have. For us, sisterhood means always having someone to share in overcoming the challenges and celebrating the joys of life. Through the years we have gone through it all together-

childhood, college, careers, dating life, marriages, children- all while sustaining an unbreakable friendship and support for each other. We all have extremely unique journeys with the common trait of providing guidance and advice. Alison utilized her veterinarian degree and built a business to help and guide people with their animal needs. Katie traveled a similar but different path as she went to medical school and dedicated her career to specializing in the needs of children. Working with amazing mentors like Diane Von Furstenberg, she truly understands how and what makes a woman feel beautiful. We have learned and grown from each other’s experiences and expertise while, of course, laughing along the way. Between the three of us, our conversations usually range from fashion, home decor, hosting, and cooking to pediatric and veterinarian advise. Our very unique passions and experiences have become a great source of advice not only for us, but for our family and friends as well. We wanted to create a platform where parents could come to get real medical advice for their children and pets and pick up some great lifestyle tips as well. We hope you will enjoy reading about our journeys as much as we love living them!

08/24/2026

🤧Comment “ALLERGIES” and I'll send you the link to one of my go to allergy essentials for back to school season.

Back to school means back to routines, classrooms, recess…and a whole new set of allergy triggers.

I’m Dr. Katie, and today I’m partnering with Children’s Allegra to share a few things I want every parent of a child with allergies to know heading into the school year.

-Know what sets their allergies off. Classroom dust, pets, grass or pollen at recess—every child’s triggers can look different. Knowing yours makes it easier to stay one step ahead and help prevent symptoms before they take over their school day.

-Be prepared when symptoms do show up. A runny nose, sneezing, or itchy, watery eyes can make it hard for kids to focus on anything else. Children’s Allegra provides fast* non-drowsy allergy relief, so kids can stay alert and get back to being kids. *Starts working in 1 hour

There’s a berry-flavored liquid for ages 2+ and an orange cream orally dissolving tablet for ages 6–12 that dissolves right on the tongue—no water needed.

-And this one is so simple but can make a difference: don’t bring the school day into the bedroom. 🎒Create a drop zone for backpacks and shoes away from where your child sleeps. On high-pollen days, have them change clothes when they get home and rinse off or bathe before bed to help remove allergens from their skin and hair.

We can’t eliminate every allergy trigger our kids come across. But we can give them a few simple routines and the right tools to help keep allergy symptoms from taking over their school day.

Dr Katie

05/22/2026

🌊 May is Water Safety Month — the perfect reminder that drowning prevention starts long before summer vacations and pool days.

As a pediatrician, one of the biggest mistakes I see parents make with ISR and swim lessons? Assuming that once a child “graduates” from a course, they’re set for life.

It’s so easy to feel reassured after those first lessons—but the truth is, ISR and swim skills need consistent refreshers to stick. Most kids need a refresher every 6 months to maintain those life-saving abilities.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends swim lessons as an important layer of protection against drowning and notes that many children are developmentally ready for swim lessons starting around age 1 — but readiness varies by child based on emotional maturity, physical abilities, health conditions, and exposure to water.

➡️ If your child swam confidently at 2, don’t assume they’ll remember at 3 without more lessons. In just one off-season, important skills can fade—raising the risk of drowning.

✅ Make lessons a seasonal habit: age 1, age 2, age 3, age 4 and beyond.

✅ Don’t overestimate their ability—supervise always.

✅ Keep skills sharp so they’re ready every summer.

ISR and swim lessons aren’t one-time achievements—they’re ongoing protection. Let’s keep our kids safe.

Dr. Katie

05/11/2026

As the weather warms up and kids start spending more time outside… ticks become a lot more common this time of year ☀️🕷️

Between camps, sports, hiking, parks, and outdoor play, it’s important parents know exactly what to do if they find a tick on their child.

The good news? Staying calm and removing it properly can make a huge difference 👏 This video is a great example of how to safely remove a tick the right way.

Here are some of the biggest tick removal mistakes parents should avoid:

❌ Using heat or chemicals
Never use things like petroleum jelly, nail polish, alcohol, or a hot match to try to make the tick detach. This can irritate the tick and increase the risk of infection.

❌ Squeezing or crushing the tick
Avoid squeezing the body of the tick, which can release infectious fluids into the skin.

❌ Grabbing the tick incorrectly
Use fine-tipped tweezers and grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.

❌ Twisting or yanking the tick out
Pull upward slowly and steadily to avoid leaving mouthparts behind.

❌ Throwing the tick away immediately
Place it in a sealed bag or container in case identification is needed later.

❌ Not monitoring symptoms afterward
Watch for rash, fever, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, or joint pain in the days and weeks after a bite.

And this time of year, prevention matters too 👇
✔️ Use bug spray
✔️ Wear protective clothing in wooded areas
✔️ Always do tick checks after outdoor activities

Watch the reel above for a step-by-step guide on proper tick removal 🎥

Dr. Katie

05/04/2026

I love this video for so many reasons—but mostly because this is such a common reaction I see in the pediatric ER 😅

The name hand, foot, and mouth disease sounds way scarier than it actually is.

It’s a very common childhood illness—especially in younger kids and during the summer. It usually starts with a fever, followed by sores on the hands, feet, and in the back of the throat.

A few things parents always ask me 👇

What does it look like?
Small red spots or blister-like sores on the hands, feet, around the mouth (and sometimes diaper area). Inside the mouth you’ll often see painful ulcers.

Common symptoms:

• Fever (often first)
• Sore throat
• Decreased appetite
• Drooling (because it hurts to swallow)
• Rash with small blisters on hands/feet/mouth

Most important thing we watch for?
👉 Dehydration. Those mouth sores can make it uncomfortable to drink, so keeping kids hydrated is key.

When is it most contagious?
It spreads easiest in the first week (saliva, cough, stool), but kids can shed the virus for weeks after.

Can adults get it?
Yes—but it’s much less common since most of us have built immunity. If adults do get it, it’s usually more mild.

When to worry:
• Not drinking at all
• Fewer wet diapers / not peeing
• Dry lips, no tears
• Low energy or worsening symptoms

Bottom line: it looks scarier than it is—but hydration + comfort go a long way 💛

Dr Katie

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
33301, 33304-33306, 33308-33309, 33312-33313, 33315-33316, 33334, 33394

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http://www.foreverfreckled.com/

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