Mental Health

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...

14 May The Importance of Socialization for Kids

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Sports by Continuum Pediatrics

As a parent, there are so many different things you can do to help your child grow and develop as they age, including making sure they get proper socialization. Social development is correlated with countless other parts of your baby’s overall development. It helps children,...

25 Apr The Answer to Your Preemie Questions: An Interview with Dr. Mandal

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, Child Care, Diabetes, General Health, Mental Health, New Mom, New Parents, Newborn Care, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Preemie, Sleep, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

There are so many challenges that can come with being a new parent and so many questions that come to mind as you start out on this process. However, for parents that have a premature baby, or a preemie, a whole new set of questions...

05 Mar 6 Spots You Should Childproof

Posted at 08:15h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, Mental Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Sleep, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Once you have children who are able to walk, crawl and move around, one of the biggest concerns parents is undoubtedly how safe their child is going to be while in the home. Childproofing is one of the first things that many parents do, even...

23 Oct New Parent Alert! How to Build Confidence as a New Parent

Posted at 10:00h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Child Care, Formula Feeding, General Health, Infections, Mental Health, New Mom, New Parents, Parenting Tips, Pediatrics, Physical Health by Continuum Pediatrics

Being a new mother is one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences any woman can go through. It is also one of the most difficult. More new moms than ever are struggling to have the confidence they need and deserve to help them through...

25 Jul Questions for Your Doctor at Your Child’s Back-to-School Checkup

Posted at 10:00h in Child Care, Child Development, Diabetes, General Health, Immunization, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Sleep, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

With August just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to schedule your child for a checkup with your doctor before school starts. An annual checkup is a great way to build a medical record for your child, which can be beneficial when it comes...

07 Jul How to Keep the Whole Family from Getting Sick

Posted at 11:43h in Child Care, Child Development, Eating Habits, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Screen Time, Sleep by Continuum Pediatrics

Sickness may not be something that you associate with the summertime, but it happens more often than not. Whether you’re looking forward to your annual family vacation, or you’re just planning to stay home this season, here are some pointers to help prevent you and...

14 Apr Which Baby Milestones Matter?

Posted at 12:47h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Physical Health by Continuum Pediatrics

Did you know that crawling isn’t a major baby milestone? In fact, some babies never crawl at all, and that’s totally okay. While crawling isn’t a necessary milestone for your baby’s development, there are other physical and verbal milestones that they should be reaching. Walking the...

07 Mar When Your Toddler Won’t Stay in Bed

Posted at 09:13h in Child Care, Diabetes, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Sleep, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

If you’re having a hard time getting your toddler to stay in bed, you’re not the only one! Nowadays you can find lots of tips, routines, and advice online to help them form the habit. Different methods will work for different toddlers, so keep trying...

22 Nov Healthy during the Holidays

Posted at 17:01h in Child Care, Mental Health, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

‘Tis the season of family, friends, delicious home cooked meals, and low willpower. For those who are health conscientious, it can be difficult to resist overindulging on your favorite dishes. But let’s be realistic. Who wants to pass up buttery mashed potatoes, tender turkey, rich...