Winter brings chilly weather, cozy nights, and, unfortunately, an increased chance of colds and flu. As temperatures drop, children become more susceptible to illnesses. Strengthening your child's immune system is essential to keep them healthy during the colder months. Here are some practical strategies to...
Encouraging healthy eating habits in children can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. With picky eaters, busy schedules, and the allure of sugary snacks, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. However, fostering a positive relationship with food is essential for your child's growth, development, and long-term...
In the bustling landscape of parenthood, instilling healthy eating habits in children can often feel like navigating uncharted territory. As pediatricians at Continuum Pediatrics, we understand the importance of fostering a positive relationship with food from an early age. Beyond just providing nourishment, healthy eating...
Proper nutrition is essential for children's growth and development. A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and antioxidants helps to ensure optimal physical and cognitive development. Despite this knowledge, many parents are unsure about which foods to feed their children or how...
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...
Staying healthy and hydrated is important for all people, no matter what their age is. And while it may be fairly easy as an adult to tell when you are dehydrated and haven’t gotten enough water, it can be pretty difficult for kids to tell...
There are so many different milestones that babies reach during their first few formative months of life. One of the biggest changes that little ones go through is the transition from liquids to solid foods. This process can sometimes involve a lot of back and forth...
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...
Now that kids are back in the classroom, it means many parents are once again faced with the dilemma of whether to pack their child’s lunch or to have their child eat the school-provided lunch. While packing a lunch puts a little more pressure on...
You’ve introduced solids into the baby’s diet but now suddenly your little one is refusing them. Naturally, you become a little worried that something is wrong and you’re trying to figure out what you need to do next. Before you begin worrying too much let’s...