Your child spends a lot of time at school, and their school environment plays a major role in helping to shape them and their habits. This is particularly true when it comes to healthy eating behaviors. The good news is, many schools have made an effort over the...
It can be any parent’s worst nightmare when their child has a serious medical issue that requires some type of surgery. If your child is having an elective surgery (not a last-minute life-threatening procedure) then you will have some time to prepare your child ahead of time. This...
Most parents will have a few of those moments where they start to worry about their child’s development and whether or not they are meeting all of those important early milestones that babies are supposed to meet. This can be an overwhelming situation for any parent, as you...
There is nothing as exciting as finding out you are pregnant and going to visit your doctor for that first sonogram. However, if you have gone to this appointment and discovered you are actually expecting multiples, it isn’t just double the joy, it can also be double the...
In today’s day and age, it seems as though technology is everywhere. From cell phones to tablets, laptops to television—we are constantly surrounded by screens. While screens can provide entertainment and even education, there's such a thing as too much screen time for kids. There has...
Now that fall is here, we are all about to enter into one of the most exciting times of the year (the holiday season) but also one of the most difficult times of year with cold and flu season. As any parent knows, this is...
While being a parent can always come with its own unique set of challenges, here at Continuum Pediatrics, we know that being a new dad can be especially trying at first. Just as mothers need to adjust when becoming a parent for the first time—so do fathers. Here at...
Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs out there. In addition to being responsible for looking after your children—you are also responsible for teaching them a great deal. This includes how to make healthy choices so they can develop healthy habits for life. While there is no end...
Any parent of a new baby knows how overwhelming taking care of an infant can be. Babies are much more sensitive and delicate than adults are and can be more prone to exterior elements, even some of the everyday items that adults safely use each and every day....
Most parents know that even the most well-behaved kids can be picky eaters—and these parents know that getting these kids to eat can be a huge challenge. Of course, when it comes to dealing with picky eaters, most parents find that little ones tend to be the most...