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.
The Latest From The Blog
What Do I Do to Help Siblings When a New Baby Arrives?
When a new baby arrives with a sibling As my partner and I already had two children when she got pregnant with our third, we did worry about how the older siblings would react to a new child in the home. We didn’t know where there would be jealousy or feelings of...
What is Attention Deficit Disorder?
Let's talk about Attention Deficit Disorder? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that is usually diagnosed in childhood but may extend into adulthood. You might think to yourself, ‘do I have ADHD?’. Someone with ADHD is generally restless,...
What Do We Know About the Kid Vaccine for COVID-19?
Kids and COVID-19 Vaccines - here's what we know. The information provided is what we know as of May 14, 2021. Which COVID-19 vaccines are approved for children in Canada? Currently, only the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved by Health Canada for children 12 years...
[Dr. Dina News] Many vaccine questions answered this week
Many of your AstraZeneca vaccine questions answered Hello friends! I am pleased to present some good news this week! As always, I appreciate you passing this newsletter on to family and friends. I hope to educate more people weekly. There is so much nonsense,...
[Dr. Dina News] Kids 12+ can get vaccinated (in Canada)
Latest news - kids 12+ in Canada can get vaccinated! Hello friends! Welcome to week 28 of COVID-updates! I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe and enjoying the sweet taste of Summer! Thank you for all your support and kind words week after week. I...
[Dr. Dina News] Good news, and vaccine eligibility update
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Well, hello friends! Welcome to week X of our pandemic updates. Fortunately, this week isn't so somber. Not cheerful, but less terrible than the last couple of weeks. You know the drill: we will review the bad news, followed by the good news....
How Much Vitamin D Do You Need? Which Vitamin D Supplement is Best?
Let's talk about Vitamin D The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Pediatric Society say babies and children should get at least 400-600 international units (IU) of vitamin D per day. Most babies, kids, and adults do not get this much vitamin D. Is...
Avoid Tantrums in Toddlers and Discipline Children Like a Pro
Avoid tantrums like a pro with these tips! I have four sons, and currently, we have two toddlers in my house. It is exciting and fun watching them grow, but quite a pain at times as well. For those of you with toddlers or those who have gone through this phase, you...
What to Eat for Constipation
Let's talk about constipation and the foods that help! You are feeling bloated and blocked and wondering what to eat for constipation. You may have heard conflicting stories about what to eat, making you remain undecided. Well, this article is here to give you...
[Dr. Dina News] Light at the end of the tunnel
Hello friends! Welcome back! I hope you and your families are healthy and safe and enjoyed a lovely weekend!Now that it is getting nice outside, and we can have more space and freedom to explore in the warmth, I feel somewhat better. As we do each week, we will review...
[Dr. Dina News] Adults In Pediatric Care
This is my 25th weekly COVID-19 update. Subscribe to Dr. Dina Hello friends, I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. Sadly, this isn’t an uplifting COVID update, but I hope it is an educational one. As we do each week, we will review the bad news,...
[Dr. Dina News] We need to get real!
This is my 24th weekly COVID-19 update. Subscribe to Dr. Dina Hello friends, I hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. This is our 24th weekly update and the most sobering so far. I can’t sugar coat it, I wish I could. As we do each week, let’s review the...