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
[Dr. Dina News] “Variants of Concern” and why these matter!
This is my 16th weekly COVID-19 update. Subscribe to Dr. Dina Well, hello friends! Welcome back to week 16 of our COVID-19 update newsletters. I hope you had a wonderful (Family Day) weekend, and you and your loved ones are healthy and safe! In usual fashion, we will...
[Dr. Dina News] Back to school while caution reigns supreme!
This is my 15th weekly COVID-19 update. Subscribe to Dr. Dina Well, hello friends! Welcome back for our 15th update on COVID-19. I promise you that one day I will share a fun and exciting newsletter with you, filled with happy topics and uplifting stories. For now, we...
8 Ways to Teach Financial Independence to your Child
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Let's Teach Financial Independence to our Kids! Financial independence and saving money are two essential parts of life. Therefore, it is wise to teach your children about money and save money early; these are necessary skills. A few weeks ago,...
How To Use a Thermometer To Check Fever In Kids
Do you have a sick child with a fever? It's cough and cold season again, and that brings with it the dreaded fever. Boo! I am asked all the time what temperature is considered a fever, how to measure temperature accurately, and when to rush your child to the hospital....
Newborn Baby Rash 101
Newborn Baby Rash 101 When babies are born, parents often expect they will come out with perfect skin. It is rarely the case that a newborn will come into this world with flawless skin. Baby has been through a lot! During labor, babies are upside down, with blood...
[Dr. Dina News] Travel bans and finally some good news!
Well, hello friends! Welcome back for another round of 'How are we doing?' If you have received this email from a friend or loved one, why not just subscribe here? Also, please use the buttons at the bottom to help you post to social media. As we do weekly, we will...
Berry Kefir Smoothie
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Berry Kefir Smoothie Anyone that knows me knows that I am a massive fan of smoothies. They are delicious and such an easy way to pack in the nutrition. Many kids are picky with breakfasts. Smoothies offer an excellent opportunity to fill them up...
What should you do if your child doesn’t want to eat meat?
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Is it healthy if my child won't eat meat? I hear from families often that their child has decided they do not want to eat meat. Sometimes the child was already picky with food choices, and sometimes it is due to a more profound concern for eating...
[Dr. Dina News] How is the vaccine working?
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Hello Friends! Welcome back to our weekly review of how we are doing. At the moment, I just write about the pandemic. Though I sure hope I will be writing about other more exciting topics soon! Thank you for your support over these last weeks. It...
How true is the concept of “an apple a day…”
Subscribe to Dr. Dina "An Apple a day" The saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” originates from the 19th century. Apples contain many essential compounds for health and disease prevention, including fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. ...
6 Best Ways to Help My Children’s Mental Health
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Most parents are not attuned to their child’s mental health. Most parents are attuned to their child’s physical health. We bring our kids to the doctor for well-child visits, and vaccines, and when they are sick or injured. However, many...
What is Reactive Airway Disease and What Causes Asthma?
Subscribe to Dr. Dina What Causes Asthma? What you need to know about "Reactive Airway Disease" When parents hear the term asthma, they are often fearful that their child will have a serious, life-long illness that may lead to frequent hospitalizations and...