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
Top 5 Ways To Prevent Tooth Decay
Top 5 Ways To Prevent Tooth Decay What is a cavity? Let’s start at the beginning…what is a cavity? By definition, a cavity is a hole or space inside something. When dentists talk about a tooth having a cavity, we are referring to the destruction of tooth structure by...
5 Strategies To Help Decrease Tantrums
Dreaded Tantrums! The crying, whining, begging, head slamming, scream fests can make parenting feel completely overwhelming. Sometimes it seems as though the tantrums will never end, leaving us exhausted, defeated and lost. You may find yourself asking: what can I do...
Helpful Tips for Encouraging Language Development in Babies
Language Development Milestones - Encouraging Language Development in Babies As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I typically work with children starting at around 18 months. When my daughter was born 4 months ago, I quickly began thinking of how I could encourage her...
Do Your Own Speech Therapy For Kids!
Do Your Own Speech Therapy For Kids! When I first became a new mom I quickly realized that being a Speech Pathologist and a mom has it’s advantages and disadvantages. Advantages are, the access to highly engaging and vocabulary rich activities, the knowledge of speech...
Back to school – Getting Everyone Ready!
Getting the Kids Ready for Back to school It’s that time of year when the lazy days of summer are coming to an end and it’s back to school and routine for everyone. After a summer of fun, and likely some lack of routine, it is sadly time to start getting things...
Tips and Tricks for Less Screen Time
Tips and Tricks for Less Screen Time Less screen time is a hot topic of conversation today. In the good old days, most of us did not have from the so called now "multimedia" except a bulky, concave screen tv. In it's best, it would capture two or three analog...
Frustrating Four’s
Frustrating Four’s Everyone talks about the Terrible-Two’s and the Trying-Three’s, how about the Frustrating-Four’s? You don’t hear much about this stage. I can tell you first hand having a 4 year old that I am FRUSTRATED! This is my second time going through this...
Childproofing Basics
Childproofing Basics For Your Home Childproofing basics your home will help prevent accidental injuries to new movers, active toddlers, and curious preschoolers, so exploring can be fun and adventure filled. This is a job for mom & dad When talking with...
How To Get The Kids Moving
How To Get The Kids Moving This Summer I don’t know about you but this beautiful warm weather always inspires me to get outside and get moving! Exercise seems so much more appealing when the sun is shining and the weather is good. Getting the kids moving can be pretty...
What to Put on Mosquito Bites
What to Put on Mosquito Bites and Other Bug Bite Treatment Mosquito bite treatment What it looks like – red, itchy bumps Treatment - wash with soap and water Cold compresses or ice may reduce itching What to put on mosquito bites – a great home remedy for mosquito...
Do I Need Glasses For The Sun? Wearing Sunglasses Is Not Just A Fashion Statement!
Do I Need Glasses For The Sun? Wearing Sunglasses Is Not Just A Fashion Statement! Summer is just around the corner and hopefully the sunshine is here to stay. As we look forward to the warm summer days, we need to reevaluate how we are going to protect our kids and...
10 Active Family Outings From Kids Swimming Pools To The Zoo
10 Active Family Outings From Kids Swimming Pools To The Zoo You don’t need to go far from home to enjoy some active family fun this summer. In fact, rediscovering your own community or city can offer the most fun of all. Put on some sunscreen, pack a picnic, bring...
