Toddlers

28 Jun When Is it Safe For Baby to Wear Sunscreen?

Posted at 13:12h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, General Health, New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

All parents want to make sure they are keeping their babies safe and protected at all times. This is particularly true when it comes to keeping your baby protected from the sun. Your baby’s skin is delicate, and can burn very easily if you aren’t...

28 Jun Keeping Baby’s Umbilical Cord From Getting Infected

Posted at 13:10h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, General Health, Infections, New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Throughout your entire pregnancy, your baby receives nutrients from you through your umbilical cord. Once your baby is ready to make his or her debut and enter the world, it’s time to “cut the cord” literally so they can start feeding on their own. After...

Little girl on bed while holding a Kleenex

10 May How to Tell the Difference Between COVID and Allergies in Your Children

Posted at 19:55h in Allergies, Child Safety, General Health by Continuum Pediatrics

When the warmer weather starts to hit, it means it is finally time for kids (and adults) to be able to get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air. However, this time of year also means the onset of seasonal allergies. Depending on the child, seasonal...

10 May Preventing Infections in Your Child’s Cuts and Scrapes

Posted at 17:31h in Child Care, Child Safety, General Health, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

As most parents know, when it comes to rambunctious kids, cuts and scrapes are just part of life. Whether it’s a scraped knee from falling off a bike or a fresh scrape from climbing on the playground, these little wounds are bound to happen in...

29 Mar Sun Protection for Toddlers

Posted at 17:47h in Child Care, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

As summer starts to quickly approach, and more and more little ones want to start spending time outdoors. Having a little fun in the sun is a great way for kids to unwind and burn off some extra energy. Plus, being outdoors is a great...

A group of joyful children run freely, their laughter filling the air.

03 Feb When Does My Child Need to Start Exercising?

Posted at 23:37h in Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

While exercise is an important part of a balanced, healthy life for adults, it isn’t so cut and dry when it comes to children. While kids need to be more active and need to spend less time sitting in front of a screen, there are...

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 Nutrition, 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 group of energetic children engage in various physical activities in gym, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.

02 Feb Tips on Boosting Your Child’s Mental Health

Posted at 20:30h in 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 curious child assists an adult in the kitchen, learning valuable cooking skills and fostering a love for food.

01 Feb Spending Quality Time With Your Child For Busy Parents

Posted at 22:45h in Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

There are so many parents who find themselves struggling with the same thing: the struggle to find a work/life balance. For busy, working parents, it can be so difficult to spend quality time with your children, no matter how badly you want to. After a...

A sweet child, eager to share, offers a carrot to her parent.

02 Dec How Food Preferences Are Developed in the First Two Years of Life

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

There are many children who have very particular food preferences, which can be understandably frustrating for parents—especially if their kids have unhealthy food preferences. What many parents don’t realize is that these unhealthy food preferences are often developed in the first two years of their...