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
Promoting Your Baby’s Development – 6 to 9 Months
Your Baby’s Development At 6 To 9 Months There is an expression that goes “the days are long but the years are short”. As you enter the second half of baby’s first year, those words likely ring true to you as you watch your little one start to explore the...
What To Make For Breakfast – Good Smoothie Recipes
What To Make For Breakfast - Good Smoothie Recipes Smoothies are everywhere it seems and my husband and I love them as our go-to for breakfast. Here are two recipes we use frequently in our house. One is what my husband and I drink almost daily and the other is one I...
8 Tips for Early Speech Therapy for Kids
8 Tips for Early Speech Therapy for Kids Tips to Get your Child to Talk! – Early Speech Therapy for Kids Parents often make comments such as; “My child is not speaking because he is “lazy”, OR “His older brother speaks for him!” The thing is, your child would speak if...
How to manage epistaxis (nosebleeds)
Nosebleeds, or epistaxis, are very common in children. They are usually caused by dryness or irritation of the skin between the two nostrils, called the nasal septum. This area is rich in blood vessels and very easily irritated. The most common cause for nosebleeds is...
Struggling With What To Make For Breakfast? Healthy Breakfast For Kids
Struggling With What To Make For Breakfast? Healthy Breakfast For Kids Breakfast time can be tough - everyone is in a rush and you want to ensure the family gets a healthy meal before heading off for their day. What to make for breakfast? In my house breakfasts...
Swimmers Ear – Symptoms and What To Do
Swimmers Ear – Otitis Externa Infections Swimmers ear is something to keep an eye on. Swimming is an all year activity - with indoor pools, lakes and the ocean in the summer months - and with swimming comes an annoying infection called swimmers ear, an infection of...
Tips For Optimal (And Safe) Baby Sleep
Best Tips For Safe Baby Sleep “Compensation for this post was provided by hydraSense®. Opinions expressed here are my own.” I spend a fair part of my day with newborns, young babies and their often-exhausted parents! I am asked constantly how I can ensure they are...
What Are Orthodontic Expanders Used For?
What Are Orthodontic Expanders Used For? “My daughter is 9 years old and her adult teeth are already crowded. Her upper back teeth also bite inside her lower back teeth. My orthodontist said this is called a crossbite, and recommended that she get an expander...
Social Development In Children
Social Development In Children We all know how important it is to have friendships, people we like and who like us, and people we trust. While babies as young as 6 months may begin to show positive interest in each other, young children typically play alongside...
What To Make For Breakfast – Kid-Friendly Chia Pudding
What To Make For Breakfast – Kid-Friendly Chia Pudding Make-ahead breakfasts are all the rage right now. We have been making a ton of ‘special cereals’ as my kids call them: basically oatmeal, quinoa, nut and fruit mixtures, that are placed in the fridge overnight and...
What causes thrush? – It may not be milk on that tongue
Thrush is a very common infection in babies. It is caused by Candida albicans yeast that is usual in the first few months of life. What causes thrush? Thrush is caused by an overgrowth of yeast that seems to favor the wet surface of the tongue and can also cause...
5 Things To Help You Sleep Soundly Even When Your Toddler Wants To Climb Out Of The Crib
5 Things To Help You Sleep Soundly Even When Your Toddler Wants To Climb Out Of The Crib Many parents are quick to transition their toddlers from crib to bed the minute their little one either attempts or succeeds in climbing out of the crib. Once your toddler...
