child development Tag

02 Mar The Importance of Early Childhood Development: Tips for Parents

Posted at 09:00h in Child Development, Eating Habits, General Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Physical Health, Sleep by Continuum Pediatrics

As a parent, you play an important role in your child's early childhood development. The experiences and interactions your child has during these early years can have a significant impact on their growth and development and can shape the person they will become in the...

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31 Oct When to Worry About Missed Milestones

Posted at 17:54h in Child Care, Child Development, New Parents, Stress, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

All children are different. They each have their personalities, strengths, and also weaknesses. Milestones are what is considered “normal” for your child’s development. This means that most children learn a new skill or ability by a certain age. For example, most children learn to sit...

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21 Sep Developmental Basics for Newborns

Posted at 09:19h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, General Health, Mental Health, New Parents, Newborn Care, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

During the first three months after your baby is born, its body will start to develop. They will start to notice and react to different things such as lights, sounds, objects, etc. So, if you want to learn about the general infant development milestones, then...

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25 Aug Imaginary Friends and Toddlers: What to Expect?

Posted at 16:13h in Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, General Health, Mental Health, New Parents, Pediatrics, Toddlers by Continuum Pediatrics

We might see young children, mostly toddlers, playing with their imaginary friends. They might share stories with us about how they spend time with their imaginary companions. Usually, imaginary friends are animals, cartoon characters, or any stuffed toy that has come to life. As per a...

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04 May Why Should Your Child Get a Well-Child Check?

Posted at 03:02h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, Child Safety, General Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, Pediatrics, Physical Exams, Physical Health, Screen Time by Continuum Pediatrics

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...

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01 Dec When Do Babies Start Talking?

Posted at 13:33h in Babies, Child Care, Child Development, General Health, Mental Health, New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

As infants start to grow up, they begin to start reaching many important milestones, including speaking their first words. Many parents are understandably excited about this phase and want their children to start communicating verbally with them as quickly as possible. So, when can you expect...

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12 Jun Let’s Talk Potty Training

Posted at 22:32h in Babies, Child Development, Flu, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Potty training can be a very exciting and very frustrating time in any parent’s life. While most parents are understandably excited when they are about to be done with diapers, getting their children to that point isn’t always easy. While going to the bathroom seems...

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22 Feb March is “Music in Our Schools Month”- Does Music Help Your Child’s Development?

Posted at 18:40h in Child Development, Mental Health, New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

Did you know that March is officially Music In Our Schools Month (MIOSM)? This month was formally designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). During this time of year, schools around the country work to focus more on music education so that kids...

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03 Jan Will Breastfeeding Make My Child Smarter?

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, Breastfeeding, Child Development, New Mom, New Parents, Nutrition, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

There are so many new moms out there who debate the same age-old question about their new baby—whether they should breastfeed or not. There is a lot of information out there about the benefits of breastfeeding, as well as some misinformation, and the more you...

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14 Dec When to See a Doctor About Your Baby’s Motor Skills Concerns

Posted at 09:00h in Babies, Child Development, New Mom, New Parents, Pediatrics by Continuum Pediatrics

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...

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