New Parents

A startled baby, experiencing hiccups, suddenly drops their head, a common and harmless reflex.

20 Dec Burping, Hiccups and Spitting Up Basics

Posted at 08:00h in Babies, Breastfeeding, burping, Child Care, New Parents, Newborn Care, Pediatrics, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

As every new parent will find out, a large part of taking care of newborns has to do with managing their bodily functions. Babies burp, hiccup and spit up a lot, and most of these functions are very normal. However, it doesn’t mean they can’t cause...

decorating a cookie with colorful frosting, a fun and creative activity.

11 Dec How to Tame Your Child’s Sweet Tooth During the Holidays

Posted at 08:00h in New Parents, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

The holiday season can be such a fun time for children of all ages. There is time with family, gifts, fun gatherings and of course plenty of food and sweets to go around. If your child has a sweet tooth, the holidays can seem like...

06 Nov 5 Things You Need to Know About Car Seats

Posted at 09:00h in Child Safety, Diabetes, New Mom, New Parents, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

A car seat is one of the best safety accessories that you can make for your child. From the moment you bring them home and for years to come, their car seat is there to keep your child safe whenever they ride in the car....

22 Oct 4 Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters

Posted at 08:00h in Eating Habits, Mental Health, New Parents, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Physical Health by Continuum Pediatrics

Is your child a picky eater? Do they refuse to eat almost anything you put in front of them? Is getting them to try new things a battle? Do they have their own special set of rules about what they will and won’t try? If...

12 Sep Steps to Preventing Head Lice

Posted at 09:00h in New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

It is that time of year again—time for a new school year to begin and here at Continuum Pediatrics, we know that it also means it is the beginning of head lice season. Unfortunately, head lice outbreaks are extremely common in schools, especially near the...

12 Sep Steps to Help Prevent Head Lice

Posted at 09:00h in New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

03 Sep 5 Healthy Items to Put In Your Kids Lunchbox

Posted at 09:00h in New Mom, New Parents, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

For many parents, this time of year means one thing and one thing only—it is back to school time. When the school year starts, it likely means you are back to a routine or scheduling carpool, planning for after-school activities and of course packing lunches...

20 Aug Protecting Your Child From Bug Bites

Posted at 09:37h in Babies, Child Care, Child Safety, New Parents, Newborn Care, Pediatrics, Screen Time by Continuum Pediatrics

During the summer and fall, most kids start spending more and more time outdoors. Of course, while most kids don’t have a care in the world when playing outside, many parents will be taking steps to make sure their kids are protected from the elements...

01 Aug Your Guide to Well-Baby Visits

Posted at 16:23h in Babies, Child Development, Immunization, New Mom, New Parents, Pediatrics, Physical Exams, Physical Health, Sleep by Continuum Pediatrics

There is nothing more exciting or more meaningful than bringing home a new baby. As any parent will tell you, while these first months may be filled with plenty of sleepless nights, they are also filled with many memorable milestones and moments that parents will...

26 Jul 8 Tips on Preparing Your Child for a Sibling

Posted at 09:00h in Child Care, New Parents, Newborn Care, Pediatrics, Sleep by Continuum Pediatrics

Nothing is as exciting as having a new baby on the way. The arrival of a new bundle of joy can bring a lot of excitement, but also a lot of change to the family. While parents will undoubtedly have a lot to do in...