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
Fidget Spinners & ADHD – Helpful?
Fidget Spinners - Our Newest Craze! It seems as if all the children at my son’s school have them. I have even come across some adults with them. As most of you are aware they were designed for children who have ADD or ADHD, the reason is due to their inability to...
Inner Ear Problems? From Ear Wax?
How Can I Get Rid Of Stubborn Ear Wax? In my experience, there are two types of parents in the world: those that could care less about their kid’s waxy ears, and those that despise ear wax and perseverate on the sticky stuff. I am asked at least once a day how to get...
Five Reasons to Do-Re-Mi with Baby – Why Baby Music Is So Important
Five Reasons to Do-Re-Mi with Baby – Why Baby Music Is So Important Do you love music? If the answer is yes, I urge you to belt out your favourite tune. It’s not only good for your mood, but there are numerous advantages of baby music for your children too! As a new...
How To Discipline A Toddler Through Positive Parenting
How To Discipline A Toddler Through Positive Parenting One of the most challenging aspects of parenting is knowing how to discipline a toddler. Have you ever told your child, ‘I will take you to McDonalds if you listen’ or ‘I will count to 3 and then……’ These words...
How To Discipline A Toddler – Do Timeouts Work?
How To Discipline A Toddler - Do Timeouts Work? Having to discipline children is something that every parent has to deal with. Regardless of what you are thinking, your child is not perfect, and even perfect children test their boundaries. Testing boundaries is a...
Plan What To Cook For Dinner In Advance, and 4 Other Tips For Grocery Shopping Success
Plan What To Cook For Dinner In Advance, and 4 Other Tips For Grocery Shopping Success   Many parents find it challenging to juggle being a working mom or dad, taking care of the kids AND putting healthy meals on the table, night after night. Planning what to cook...
Need Good Dinner Recipes? My Favourite Burger Recipe
Need Good Dinner Recipes? My Favourite Burger Recipe In our house, there is not much doubt about what to cook for dinner on summer weekends - weekend dinners mean BBQ. If there is one thing that our kids love it is hamburgers cooked to perfection by yours truly. I...
How To Improve Immune System Functioning In Your Kids To Prevent Infection
How To Improve Immune System Functioning In Your Kids To Prevent Infection   The number of children and youth in the United States with chronic health conditions has increased dramatically in the past 4 decades. In Canada we are not far behind. We hear more and more...
Toe Walking – When to Seek Help
Toe Walking – When to Seek Help I work in a multidisciplinary office, meaning that there are always kiddos running around who are working with other therapists – occupational therapists, speech therapists, behavior therapists, and preschool teachers. In such a busy...
Is Your Baby Crying In Sleep? Reasons Why Your Baby Moves Or Cries When Sleeping
Is Your Baby Crying In Sleep? Reasons Why Your Baby Moves Or Cries When Sleeping I’m sure you’ve noticed your little one making noises or fussing in the night, only to discover that they are still fast asleep. Is your baby crying in sleep? Sometimes they may be moving...
What Are Signs Of Depression And Anxiety During Pregnancy And After Baby?
What Are Signs Of Depression And Anxiety During Pregnancy And After Baby? Pregnancy is a time of physical and emotional change. Each woman experiences pregnancy differently and that experience may be affected by factors such as: Whether or not the pregnancy was...
Healthy Drinks For Kids – Does Juice Count?
Healthy Drinks For Kids – Does Juice Count? Parents ask me frequently if juice is a healthy food for toddlers and children?  The short answer is yes and no. Juice can fill a child up so they eat less food, cause toddler’s diarrhea and lead to tooth decay, but does...
