Diabetes

A pediatrician listing a child’s heart during a routine check-up.

05 Dec The Benefits Of Routine Check-Ups For Children

Posted at 13:58h in Allergies, Child Care, Child Development, Colds, Diabetes, Eating Habits, Flu, General Health, Immunization, Mental Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Physical Exams, Physical Health, Screen Time, Sleep, Sports, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Routine check-ups are a vital part of ensuring your child grows up healthy and strong. These visits do more than assess their current health—they create a foundation for lifelong wellness. Regular check-ups allow your pediatrician to track milestones, prevent illnesses, and address potential concerns early,...

A mother tenderly breastfeeds her baby, providing nourishment and comfort.

04 Apr The Importance of Breast Milk for Newborns: Benefits, Challenges, and Tips for Success

Posted at 09:00h in Breastfeeding, Diabetes, Formula Feeding, General Health, Infections, Newborn Care, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Breast milk is often referred to as "liquid gold" due to its numerous benefits for newborns. Breastfeeding is a natural way to provide essential nutrients and immunity to a newborn, helping them grow and develop healthily. Despite these benefits, many new mothers find breastfeeding to...

A happy, smiling baby looks directly at the camera, radiating joy and innocence.

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...

A child, practicing their self-feeding skills, scoops up food with a spoon and brings it to their mouth.

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...

A caring father gently feeds his baby yogurt.

08 Dec Could Artificial Sweeteners Harm Your Baby?

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, Diabetes, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

There are so many parents out there who do their best to make sure their kids are eating healthy, balanced meals. However, what many parents don’t realize is that even “healthy” and “kid-friendly” prepared foods and snacks are often filled with artificial sweeteners. These “nonnutritive”...

A happy little girl takes a big bite of a crisp, green apple, enjoying the sweet and healthy treat.

16 Jan Should My Child Be On a Vegan Diet?

Posted at 09:00h in Child Development, Diabetes, General Health, New Parents, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

In recent years, more and more people from all walks of have started adopting a vegan diet and found success with this way of eating. A pure vegan diet focuses on eating plant-based foods and eliminates all animal by-products, which includes dairy, eggs, and even...

08 Jul The Vitamin That People Don’t Get Enough Of

Posted at 09:00h in Constipation, Diabetes, Flu, General Health, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

We all know that it is important to get our daily dose of vitamins. However, the majority of people today aren’t getting all of the vitamins they need, and they are definitely not getting enough of certain vitamins. However, you may be surprised by what specific vitamin most people are lacking—and...

A joyful child, with a wide smile, savors a fluffy cloud of pink cotton candy.

13 May The Truth About Sugar Rush

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

The "sugar rush." It is that sudden burst of energy that comes after drinking a sugary soft drink or eating a lot of sugary food. It is also something that parents will claim to see out of their child after they’ve had too many sweet...

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....

18 Sep 5 Tips for Handling Bedwetting

Posted at 09:01h in Diabetes, Flu, Infections, Pediatrics, Sleep, Stress, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

As most parents know, there are very few challenges quite like potty training. While some kids grasp potty training quite quickly and easily, there are still many that struggle with this concept, mostly at night. Bedwetting is extremely common not only in kids that are...