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A baby eagerly explores a piece of broccoli, taking a small bite and making a funny face.

07 Mar Purees vs. Baby Led Weaning

Posted at 08:45h in Babies, Child Safety, Formula Feeding, General Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

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...

A young child, feeling overwhelmed, covers their face with their hands, expressing anxiety or discomfort.

01 Dec Natural Ways to Help Children With Anxiety

Posted at 13:25h in Child Care, General Health, Mental Health, New Mom, New Parents, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Sleep, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

For many years, people believed that anxiety was a problem that only impacted stressed and over-worked adults. However, medical professionals are finding that anxiety is very prevalent among children, teens, and young adults. This can be understandably concerning for parents. A growing number of children, including...

A distressed toddler, experiencing constipation, holds their tummy, seeking relief from discomfort.

30 Aug Constipation in Toddlers—What Every Parent Should Know

Posted at 11:31h in Child Development, Constipation, Eating Habits, General Health, New Parents, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Stress, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Constipation may not be every parent’s favorite topic to talk about, but it gets brought up a lot, particularly among parents of toddlers. During these formative years, many kids will have disruptions in their normal bowel movements, particularly as they start to try new foods....

10 May Tips and Tricks For Manicuring Your Baby’s Nails

Posted at 17:55h in Babies, Child Care, New Parents, Pediatrics, Sleep, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

Most new parents will quickly realize that their baby’s tiny little nails can grow very fast. Even though your baby’s nails are softer than adult nails, they can still cause a lot of scratches both to you and your baby, if you aren’t careful. This...

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02 Feb Tips on Boosting Your Child’s Mental Health

Posted at 20:30h in Child Care, Child Safety, Eating Habits, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Screen Time, Sleep, Stress, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Now more than ever, many adults are truly realizing the importance of maintaining their mental health. While 2020 has challenged many adult’s mental health and well-being, adults aren’t the only ones who need to pay close attention to their mental health. Children can also have...

A caring mother gently changes her baby's diaper, ensuring their comfort and cleanliness.

18 Jan Tips to Break Up Baby Gas

Posted at 17:25h in Babies, Breastfeeding, burping, Formula Feeding, General Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

As most parents of newborns know, gas is simply part of life when you have a young baby. Babies have gas. Plain and simple. However, if you find that your baby’s gas is too much and not normal, then there are several things that you...

A baby, sitting in a high chair, playfully explores a spoon, revealing a few tiny teeth emerging, a milestone in their oral development.

24 Sep 5 Tips for Teething Babies

Posted at 02:59h in Babies, Child Development, Infections, Mental Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Sleep, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

Babies go through so many big, developmental stages at such a young age as they start learning new things and growing in new ways. While some stages of your baby’s development are more pleasant than others—there is no denying that teething is a big stage....

A young child, feeling a mix of emotions, watches their parents interact with a newborn sibling, a common experience of sibling rivalry.

01 Sep What To Do If Your Older Children Get Jealous of the Newborn

Posted at 08:45h in Babies, Child Development, New Mom, New Parents, Pediatrics, Stress, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

As most parents know, the idea of sharing can be difficult to grasp for most toddlers and young children. Many little kids live a rather self-involved life and teaching them to share can be hard. While teaching a little one to share their toys and...

A focused child, engaged in remote learning, sits at their desk, using a laptop to attend online classes.

23 Jul Is It Safe to Send My Kids Back to School?

Posted at 16:58h in Allergies, Child Care, Flu, General Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

As pediatricians and mothers, we know that the health of your family is of the highest priority now more than ever. Despite the media telling us that children are at low-risk for COVID-19, it’s hard not to hold some reservations about the upcoming school year....

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23 Jul Balancing You and Your Child’s Mental Health During the Age of COVID

Posted at 16:52h in Child Care, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Screen Time, Sports, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

Let’s address one of the least talked about things right now: how the quarantine and ever-changing school schedules affect mental health. This is a very uncommon time as children around the country have to face unusual amounts of screen time, interaction with their parents during...