Author: Continuum Pediatrics

10 May Preventing Infections in Your Child’s Cuts and Scrapes

Posted at 17:31h in Child Care, Child Safety, General Health, Infections, New Mom, New Parents, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

As most parents know, when it comes to rambunctious kids, cuts and scrapes are just part of life. Whether it’s a scraped knee from falling off a bike or a fresh scrape from climbing on the playground, these little wounds are bound to happen in...

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29 Mar Sun Protection for Toddlers

Posted at 17:47h in Child Care, Pediatrics, Screen Time, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

As summer starts to quickly approach, and more and more little ones want to start spending time outdoors. Having a little fun in the sun is a great way for kids to unwind and burn off some extra energy. Plus, being outdoors is a great...

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29 Mar What Order Will My Baby’s Teeth Come In?

Posted at 17:41h in Babies, Child Development, Fever, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Teething is one of the most important, and often difficult, phases that babies go through as they grow and develop. Teething can be uncomfortable for babies, and it can bring about a great deal of uncertainty for parents as well. Teething should not be painful...

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29 Mar Homemade vs. Store-Bought Baby Food

Posted at 17:29h in Allergies, Babies, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

When it is time to start feeding your baby solid foods and weaning them off milk, there will be no shortage of different options out there for parents to consider. However, one of the biggest decisions that parents will need to make is whether or...

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29 Mar Diaper Rash Treatments That Really Work

Posted at 17:14h in Babies, Fever, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Diaper rash. As any parent will tell you, it is an often inevitable part of babyhood, and one that can be quite unpleasant for your little one. If you aren’t already familiar with diaper rash, this type of skin issue develops in warm moist places,...

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03 Feb When Does My Child Need to Start Exercising?

Posted at 23:37h in Child Care, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Screen Time, Sports, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

While exercise is an important part of a balanced, healthy life for adults, it isn’t so cut and dry when it comes to children. While kids need to be more active and need to spend less time sitting in front of a screen, there are...

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03 Feb 5 Vitamin-Packed Foods For Your Child

Posted at 21:35h in Child Care, Diabetes, Eating Habits, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

As most parents know, kids don’t always like to eat healthy. In fact, a lot of parents struggle with picky eaters who prefer cookies, cake and fast food to fresh fruits, veggies and salads. This is a normal, albeit difficult, challenge for many parents. And...

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02 Feb Tips on Boosting Your Child’s Mental Health

Posted at 20:30h in Child Care, Child Safety, Eating Habits, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Screen Time, Sleep, Stress, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Now more than ever, many adults are truly realizing the importance of maintaining their mental health. While 2020 has challenged many adult’s mental health and well-being, adults aren’t the only ones who need to pay close attention to their mental health. Children can also have...

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01 Feb Spending Quality Time With Your Child For Busy Parents

Posted at 22:45h in Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

There are so many parents who find themselves struggling with the same thing: the struggle to find a work/life balance. For busy, working parents, it can be so difficult to spend quality time with your children, no matter how badly you want to. After a...

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18 Jan Keeping Preschoolers Active

Posted at 17:25h in General Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Screen Time by Continuum Pediatrics

Over the past several years, pediatricians from all over the country have started to notice a change in their young preschool-age children. Unfortunately, there is a growing number of young people in this age range that are overweight, obese or at serious risk of both.  While...

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