Kids Health Blog with
Dr. Dina Kulik
Join Dr. Dina in her quest to providing great quality ‘kids health” information for parents, teens, and kids. Dr. Dina and her team of over 30 health practitioners share their knowledge with new content posted regularly.
Join Dr. Dina in her quest to providing great quality ‘kids health” information for parents, teens, and kids.
Kids Health Blog
with
Dr. Dina Kulik
The Latest From The Blog
Naturopathic Back to School Basics (Part 1)
Probiotics help boost the immune system. With kids heading back to school there’s a dramatic increase in germ exposure and potential for illness.
Tips and Tricks for Less Screen Time
The average time a child may spend in front of screen ranges between 3-7 hours daily, with teenagers on the higher end. Long screen time has number of adverse health effects on children that have been proven with scientific studies. Read More …
Frustrating Four’s
We hear about the Terrible-Two’s and the Trying-Three’s, how about the Frustrating-Four’s? You don’t hear much about this stage & I AM FRUSTRATED! Here are a few tips on how I’m dealing with this.
Childproofing Basics
Childproofing your home will help prevent accidental injuries to new movers, active toddlers, and curious preschoolers, so exploring can be fun and adventure filled.
For mom & dad, we always suggest getting down on your knees … read more
Sun Safety For Kids
Sun Safety For Kids Sun care is an important topic of health and safety for children. I am sure it seems far away right now, but the summer is coming and soon we will need to be protecting our children and ourselves. It is a balance, as our children do...
Lacerations, Cuts and scrapes – welcome to summer!
Lacerations, Cuts and scrapes – welcome to summer! I’m not sure about your kids, but as soon as the snow starts to melt mine are begging to go outside and play on the swings and slides. Since everything is still a bit wet, soggy and thrilling, this is...
How To Get The Kids Moving
How To Get The Kids Moving This Summer I don’t know about you but this beautiful warm weather always inspires me to get outside and get moving! Exercise seems so much more appealing when the sun is shining and the weather is good. Getting the kids moving...
What to Put on Mosquito Bites
What to Put on Mosquito Bites and Other Bug Bite Treatment Mosquito bite treatment What it looks like – red, itchy bumps Treatment - wash with soap and water Cold compresses or ice may reduce itching What to put on mosquito bites – a great home remedy for...
Do I Need Glasses For The Sun? Wearing Sunglasses Is Not Just A Fashion Statement!
Do I Need Glasses For The Sun? Wearing Sunglasses Is Not Just A Fashion Statement! Summer is just around the corner and hopefully the sunshine is here to stay. As we look forward to the warm summer days, we need to reevaluate how we are going to protect...
10 Active Family Outings From Kids Swimming Pools To The Zoo
10 Active Family Outings From Kids Swimming Pools To The Zoo You don’t need to go far from home to enjoy some active family fun this summer. In fact, rediscovering your own community or city can offer the most fun of all. Put on some sunscreen, pack a...
Plan A Route For A Summer Road Trip – Make It More Active And Fun With 6 Tips
Plan A Route For A Summer Road Trip - Make It More Active And Fun With 6 Tips It’s funny how family road trips usually lend themselves to some great memories…long after the fact! I can remember many a road trip with my kids when they were little ones, and...
Summer Fun for Preschoolers • Gross Motor Development
Summer Fun for Preschoolers • Gross Motor Development Sometimes simple and cheap ideas are the best to provide entertainment and develop fine and gross motor development and eye hand coordination. Here are a few of my favorite ideas: Flash Light Fun...