Kids Health Blog
with Dr. Dina Kulik
Mom, Pediatrician,
Emergency Medicine Doctor,
Entrepreneur
Dr. Dina and her team of child health and parenting
experts share their knowledge, tips, and tricks.
Kids Health Blog
with Dr. Dina Kulik
pediatrician, emergency medicine doctor, health influencer, entrepreneur
Kids Health Blog
with Dr. Dina Kulik
Mom, Pediatrician, Emergency Medicine Doctor, Entrepreneur
The Latest From The Blog
5 Super Foods for Toddlers
 Super Foods for Toddlers - My Top 5 Why super foods for toddlers? Well, first of all, nothing is more important than your child’s health. In this article I'll describe five great super foods for toddlers and beyond. Proper development of their growing bodies...
How To Encourage Empathy In Kids
Empathy In Kids Is Complex Empathy in kids can be quite complex, when even adults struggle with empathy. So, how can we help children develop it? Empathy is complex -- putting ourselves in the shoes of another person when we may have no idea what it's like for them is...
Choosing the Right Toothbrush for Your Child – Is A Kids Electric Toothbrush Best?
Choosing the Right Toothbrush for Your Child – Is A Kids Electric Toothbrush Best? Once again you find yourself in the Oral Health section of the grocery/pharmacy/superstore staring at row upon row of toothbrushes, feeling exasperated and overwhelmed. Which to choose...
‘Why Cant I Sleep?’ – Electronic Devices May Be To Blame
‘Why Cant I Sleep?’ – Electronic Devices May Be To Blame Routines are an excellent way to help make the transition from being awake, to falling asleep. For infants and children, a typical bedtime routine should last approximately 20-30 minutes. Don’t be afraid to...
Is Your Child At Risk For High Cholesterol?
Children and High Cholesterol Is Your Child At Risk? February is American Heart Month - high cholesterol and heart disease doesn’t just affect adults. As many as 1 out of every 3 Children has borderline or high blood cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a type of fat...
What’s The Big Deal With Vitamin D?
So What Is Vitamin D Anyway? Vitamin D is a Fat soluble Vitamin that is not present in many foods. It promotes our body's ability to absorb calcium and is needed for bone growth. Â It is also responsible for cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, as well as...
Flu Shot or Nasal Spray – Which to Choose?
Flu Shot or Nasal Spray - Which to Choose? We can't deny that viral season is upon us. My office and emergency room is filled with children and parents with runny noses, coughs, fevers and fatigue. Many worry it's the dreaded enterovirus-68, with fear over respiratory...
How To Get Good Sleep Over The Holidays
How to Get Good Sleep Over the Holidays With the holiday season quickly approaching, how to get good sleep can be an important factor. With all the special events and visiting that families may partake in, it's not unusual for parents to worry about how to get good...
How To Reduce A Fever And Maintain Normal Baby Temperature Safely
How To Reduce A Fever And Maintain Normal Baby Temperature Safely Fever is the most common reason for parents to bring their children to my office. Sure, I see plenty of kids each day for routine well-child check ups, but regardless of the time of year, the sick...
Keeping Your Children Safe During the Holiday Season
Keeping Your Children Safe with These Great Tips December is a month filled with celebration and fun with our family and friends, and keeping your children safe is, of course, a priority. Our homes and neighborhoods are beautifully decorated and lit. Unfortunately,...
Fever in Kids and Babies – When It’s Serious!
Fever in Kids - Really That Scary? Throughout the year,the most common thing we see in the emergency department is fever in toddlers and babies. So is fever in kids scary? Parents are terrified of fever. High fever makes kids look awful. They are lethargic, panting,...
6 Sleep Tips for Toddler Sleep Training Over the Holidays
6 Sleep Tips for Maintaining Child and Toddler Sleep Training Over the Holidays With the holiday season quickly approaching, parents are wondering how they can maintain their child’s healthy sleep routine and schedule while travelling over the holidays. No one wants...
