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
How Are We Doing – Part III
Foreword: The information in this article is what we know as of November 4, 2020 - the pandemic situation is quite fluid and information can change rapidly. I post daily updates on social media and publish a weekly newsletter - click here for all my links and to...
How Are We Doing – Part II
Foreword: The information in this article is what we know as of October 28, 2020 - the pandemic situation is quite fluid and information can change rapidly. I post daily updates on social media and publish a weekly newsletter - click here for all my links and to...
I Owe My Smile to Dr. B
I Owe My Smile to Dr. B When I was in grade 8, like so many other kids, I got braces. Thankfully I didn’t have braces for very long, but I didn’t love the experience. I don’t think anyone does. Weekly trips to the office to sit and have the metal fiddled with, a bit...
How Are We Doing With COVID? Part I
Foreword: The information in this article is what we know as of October 20, 2020 - the pandemic situation is quite fluid and information can change rapidly. I post daily updates on social media and publish a weekly newsletter - click here for all my links and to...
17 Ways to Safely Celebrate Halloween during COVID-19
Many of our kids feel a sense of loss for the traditional Halloween experience this year. But all hope is NOT lost! We can still have a blast this time of year, in a safe and joyful way. Here are some ideas to make Halloween fun despite the pandemic. #1 idea on our...
Twelve Steps To Keep COVID-19 Out Of Your Home
Twelve Steps You Can Take to Keep COVID-19 Out of Your Home This is an unprecedented time in world history. Not in our lifetime have we seen the entire world facing the same grim reality: we have a big, bad, life-threatening illness in our backyard. In backyards...
Is strength training safe for children?
How does strength training work? In younger children who are pre-pubertal, strength training works by increasing the number of nerve connections so that when your body fire’s a muscle contraction, it will be more powerful. Your muscles don’t actually “get big” or...
5 Tips to Get Your Child’s Sleep Schedule Back on Track for School
5 Tips to Get Your Child’s Sleep Schedule Back on Track for School School is fast approaching once again, which means relaxed summer time schedules are coming to an end. Now is a great time to start getting your child back on a regular sleep schedule and routine so...
Back To School – Healthy Snacks For Toddlers and Kids
Back To School-Healthy Snacks For Toddlers and Kids With Back to School upon us, and my big kid entering Junior Kindergarten, I want to make sure he has enough energy to play and learn all day. Sometimes it’s a struggle to think of healthy snacks for toddler and...
6 Ways To Get Your Kids Excited for Back To School
6 Ways To Get Your Kids Excited for Back To School I can't believe my oldest son, Dylan, is starting Junior Kindergarten this year and my youngest is starting pre-nursery. Despite the fact I still call them my babies, the truth is they are growing up. I think most...
How Parents Can Help Kids Handle Teasing and Bullying?
Parents Helping Kids Handle Teasing and Bullying? 75% of people report having experienced teasing and bullying. Some teasing can be friendly but if the person being teased is distressed, it is a problem. While it is a common childhood experience, it is one that should...
COVID-19 – It’s An Adjustment
Living with COVID-19 is an Adjustment We have all been on a whirlwind lately! COVID-19 precautions began in earnest in Canada on 13th March 2020 with the closing of schools, community services and then many stores. A lot has happened in a very short space of time....
