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
10 Alternatives When Time Out Doesn’t Work
Frustrated? Here's 10 alternatives to time out when time out doesn't work As children grow and develop through the 5 domains (Social, Physical, Communicative, Adaptive and Cognitive) they master new milestones. With each stage, children are faced with challenges for...
How to Change a Diaper
How to Change a Diaper – Basic? Yes. Intuitive? Not always. Most of my practice is made up of young moms and dads, new parents that are coming in me in the first few shell-shocked days. Moms are exhausted, sore and emotional. Dads are exhausted, emotional, and usually...
How to Get Quality Me Time
Feeling Stressed? Here's How to Get Quality Me Time I love being a mom, and how to get quality me time can be a challenge. I was meant to be a mother and remember dreaming about what kind of kids I would have from a very young age. Interestingly, I always thought I’d...
What to Do When Your Child is Afraid of Thunder?
Thunder and Frightening: What to do when your child is afraid of thunder? It was a night like any other, we had tucked Dyl who was about 3 and Ry who was 1 into bed and were downstairs binge watching something. The forecast for that night was thunderstorms. We had not...
What is Prenatal Screening and What Should You Know
What is Prenatal Screening and What Should You Know Perhaps you are pregnant or have a friend or family member who is. Many of us fear that the baby may be unhealthy, or carry certain genetic conditions, especially if you are considered high risk. To find out, many...
3 Ways to Help Regulate Melatonin in Your Child
3 Ways to Help Regulate Melatonin in Your Child Melatonin is a hormone that your body produces to help control your sleep-wake cycles. Your internal clock helps your body to determine how much melatonin to produce. The amount of light you are exposed to each day also...
What Helps Constipation? What To Eat When Constipated?
What Helps Constipation? What To Eat When Constipated? I find too many kids nowadays eat too much processed food, too little fiber, and way too little water. In fact many adults do the same. Constipation isn’t just about how often you stool, but about the consistency...
Helping the Family Cope with the End of Daylight Saving Time
Helping the Family Cope with the End of Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time ends at 2AM on Sunday November 1st, which means the clocks turn back one hour. Most are thinking “Yay! An extra hour of sleep!” or “Awesome! An extra hour to party!” But if you’re like...
Pumpkin Scones
Pumpkin Scones We have been eagerly anticipating making these pumpkin scones again this fall! It is a tradition of sorts, this recipe comes out of our binder each year and we devour the scones quickly. Did you know how healthy pumpkins are? Pumpkins are a very low...
What is Amblyopia? – Lazy Eye, and What You Can Do About It
What is Amblyopia? - Lazy Eye, and What You Can Do About It Amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye, is a visual impairment that can be corrected if detected early. The brain and eye need to work together to allow one to see properly. When the signal between the eye and...
Is Organic Food Worth the Hype and Expense?
Is Organic Food Worth the Hype and Expense? My family has been "leaning" into the organic food world over the last couple of years. We aren’t all in yet, but we have started to purchase some key organic products: organic meats, chicken, fish and some select fruits and...
Make Ahead Pumpkin Freezer Waffles
Make Ahead Pumpkin Freezer Waffles For many of us getting our children (and ourselves) out the door in the morning can be stressful and feel rushed. It’s important to have systems in place that work for your family to ensure each family member has everything they need...
