Pediatrics

08 Nov Newborns: It Takes a Village

Posted at 10:49h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Child Care, Formula Feeding, New Mom, Pediatrics, Screen Time, Sleep, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

It’s finally time for the baby to arrive…. Now what?! Having a newborn can be one of the most joyous times in a young family’s life, but it can also be scary and new. Here are some tips to know what can be expected in this...

01 Nov Cyberbullying in the Real World

Posted at 09:28h in Child Care, Child Safety, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Physical Health by Continuum Pediatrics

The internet has fundamentally changed how most of the world operates, and it has impacted the lives of so many people, especially our children. As parents, we must be conscious of the hidden dangers that lie within the world of social media. Cyberbullying has become a...

26 Oct How to Have a Spook-tacular Halloween!

Posted at 11:08h in Child Safety, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Halloween is a fun, spooky time for kids, but can truly be frightening for parents worrying if your kids are safe. Here are some easy tips to keep everyone safe this holiday: Costumes 101 Keep the costumes bright and reflective. Consider adding a strip of reflective tape...

21 Oct Student Athletes: Going for the Gold

Posted at 09:32h in Eating Habits, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Sleep, Sports, Stress by Continuum Pediatrics

Student athletes have it tough. Early morning practice, afternoon practice, weekend games, late-night studying—it never seems to end. With such a hectic daily schedule, it’s important to create a plan that balances the demands of an athlete and the necessity of living a healthy life....

16 Sep These Little Piggies: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Posted at 16:16h in Child Care, Fever, Flu, Infections, Pediatrics, Toddlers, Viruses by Continuum Pediatrics

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (or HFMD) is a common illness seen this time of year. Outbreaks usually peak in the late summer and fall, though it may strike at any time of the year. Children and adults of any age can be affected, but...

28 Jul Grasses and Pollens and Trees, Oh My!

Posted at 15:33h in Allergies, Child Care, Fever, Mental Health, Pediatrics, Sleep by Continuum Pediatrics

Summer is in full swing, so grasses are green, days are long and hot, and in North Texas, allergy season is in full bloom. Since the DFW area has a fairly mild, short winter, we are known for having a lot of allergy-symptom sufferers, not...

21 Jul Vaping and E-cigs: Is It All Smoke and Mirrors?

Posted at 09:03h in Child Safety, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Cigarette smoking remains a leading cause of sickness and mortality, responsible for over 400,000 deaths in the United States each year. The popularity of e-cigarettes has grown from this awareness, but these products that claim to be safer and a healthier alternative are just as...

14 Jul Get Active against Childhood Obesity

Posted at 09:18h in Child Care, Child Development, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Screen Time by Continuum Pediatrics

According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United States isn’t leading the world in the number of overweight (and obese) children—but we are in the top five. In fact, our country comes in 5th place, but our numbers are still dangerously high....

08 Jul The Lean, Mean Screen Machines

Posted at 14:18h in Babies, Child Care, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Screen Time by Continuum Pediatrics

For a lot of families, screen time is a regular part of day-to-day life. The technology that we have at our disposal is truly amazing, and the information available at our fingertips is endless. But it’s true that you can have too much of a...

23 Jun An Apple a Day…

Posted at 09:12h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Eating Habits, Formula Feeding, Mental Health, New Parents, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

Most people know the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but let’s be honest…one apple really doesn’t cut it. Eating healthier is a commendable goal that a lot of people struggle with, kids and adults alike. In the past, “the food pyramid”...