Child Development

25 Aug Imaginary Friends and Toddlers: What to Expect?

Posted at 16:13h in Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, General Health, Mental Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

We might see young children, mostly toddlers, playing with their imaginary friends. They might share stories with us about how they spend time with their imaginary companions. Usually, imaginary friends are animals, cartoon characters, or any stuffed toy that has come to life. As per a...

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04 May Why Should Your Child Get a Well-Child Check?

Posted at 03:02h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, General Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Physical Exams, Physical Health, Screen Time by Continuum Pediatrics

Many times, children will only make a visit to their pediatrician when they are very sick or need one of their vaccinations. However, this shouldn’t be the only time that parents take their child to the doctor. There are visits known as well-child checks that...

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01 Feb Is Your Child Going Through Sleep Regression?

Posted at 17:07h in Babies, Child Development, Colds, General Health, Infections, Mental Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Sleep, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

It is the best feeling in the world for new parents—the feeling that you’ve finally mastered the sleep schedule and that your baby is sleeping through the night. However, there comes a time when even the perfect sleepers will start waking up in the middle...

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01 Feb How Much Screen Time is Too Much For My Child?

Posted at 17:03h in Child Care, Child Development, Pediatrics, Screen Time, Sleep, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Screen time. It is one of the most talked about, and at times, controversial topics for parents of kids of all ages. There is no denying that we live in a tech-centered world and that screens are virtually everywhere. Plus, iPads, phones, computers and TV...

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30 Dec Safety Tips For When Baby Starts Walking

Posted at 14:09h in Babies, Child Development, Child Safety, New Mom, New Parents, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

There are so many different milestones that your baby will reach, and each one can seem even more exciting than the last. However, when it comes to baby milestones, there is no denying that walking is one of the biggest ones. From the moment your...

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30 Dec Signs Your Child is Lactose Intolerant

Posted at 14:09h in Allergies, Babies, Child Development, General Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Lactose intolerance is an unfortunately common condition that impacts many children today. Lactose intolerance doesn’t just mean an issue digesting milk, it is an actual intolerance to the sugar found in man popular foods including milk, cheeses, and ice cream. This sugar is also found...

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01 Dec When Do Babies Start Talking?

Posted at 13:33h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, General Health, Mental Health, New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

As infants start to grow up, they begin to start reaching many important milestones, including speaking their first words. Many parents are understandably excited about this phase and want their children to start communicating verbally with them as quickly as possible. So, when can you expect...

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27 Oct Nursing and Dental Health

Posted at 16:17h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Child Development, Diabetes, Flu, Formula Feeding, General Health, Infections, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Hello mamas and mamas-to-be! As you prepare for your little one to arrive, you’re often filled with a million thoughts and tons of questions. One question many soon-to-be-mamas are often asked is are you planning to nurse or use a baby formula? If you’re still...

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27 Sep Best Activities for Newborns

Posted at 14:56h in Babies, Child Development, Mental Health, New Mom, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Do you have a new little bundle of joy in your home and you’re wondering what you can do to interact and stimulate your baby? A lot! Read on, and we’ll talk about how you can interact with even the youngest of babies and help...

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27 Sep Common Childhood Illnesses During Fall

Posted at 14:41h in Babies, Child Development, Eating Habits, Fever, Flu, General Health, Infections, Pediatrics, Sleep, Toddlers, Viruses by Continuum Pediatrics

As a parent, you know there are many childhood illnesses that seem to pop up more in the fall. We’ll look at some of the most common ones here, and what you can do to help your child and the symptoms they are experiencing. Common Cold  The...

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