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
Sprained Ankle Symptoms and How To Heal A Sprained Ankle
Sprained Ankle Symptoms and How To Heal A Sprained Ankle It looks like Spring has finally decided to stay! The season of playing in the park, running around, soccer, softball, and more is here and that means outdoor fun for the whole family. It also means a whole new...
Healthy Protein Snacks – PB, Banana and Oat Squares
Healthy Protein Snacks – PB, Banana and Oat Squares I am always on the look out for great recipes that my daughter will enjoy, and I can indulge with her! I try to squeeze as much healthy protein and fiber in her diet as possible, to keep her energized throughout the...
What Are Signs Of Depression In My Child?
What Are Signs Of Depression In My Child? Depression is more than just feeling down. It is an all-encompassing feeling that affects a young person’s view of themselves, others and the world. Depression can interfere with eating, sleeping, school performance and...
5 Sleep Techniques To Reduce Your Child’s Curtain Calls
Reduce Curtain Calls With These 5 Great Sleep Techniques Just when you think you have successfully put your toddler to bed and are settling in to watch your favourite show, you hear the pitter-patter of little feet then a quiet voice saying “I need another hug and a...
8 Tips for Keeping Your Child Cool In The Car Seat
8 Tips for Keeping Your Child Cool In The Car Seat Parents are often worried about children being too hot in the car seat. Here are a few ways to keep cool and safe. Point the air vents to the ceiling, this will allow the cool air to bounce down on the child. The...
How To Avoid Mosquito Bites
How To Avoid Mosquito Bites and Best Insect Repellants It's important to know how to avoid mosquito bites and a little preparation here goes along way. It's almost cottage season and tons of families are heading up north to enjoy the outdoors with their families. One...
Helping Your Child Feel Safe – Healthy Child Attachment Stategies
Child Attachment Strategies Helping Your Child Feel Safe Enough To Be Their Own Dora The "Explorer" We have all seen the toddler holding onto mom or dad's calf for dear life immobilizing them from moving further. We have heard the exhausted new parent proclaiming- "I...
Cradle cap – what is that sticky yellow stuff?
Cradle cap – what is that sticky yellow stuff? Cradle cap is essentially baby dandruff. Usually it looks yellow, greasy or scaly, and presents in patches over the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes or any other area of the body. It may appear as dry patches on the scalp....
How to Deal w Toddler Fears & Scaredy-Cats
Is Your Toddler a Scaredy-Cat? It was storming today with tons of thunder and lightening. My kids have never been the fearful type; they are fiercely independent and require very little comforting. Until today. My older son woke up from his nap screaming, inconsolable...
Peeing Pain? Signs Of A Bladder Infection In Children
Peeing Pain? Signs Of A Bladder Infection In Children Urinary tract (bladder or kidney) infections (UTIs) are very common in kids. They are especially prevalent in young children who are still in diapers. This is especially true in children with constipation. These...
Kids Yoga – A Worthwhile Obsession?
Kids Yoga - A Worthwhile Obsession? I know it sounds hokey, and probably posh and presumptuous. I swear I am not that kind of mom -- really. But my kids practice yoga. They LOVE yoga, and are excited every Saturday or Sunday morning to accompany me to my spinning...
How Do We Close A Wound And Improve Wound Healing?
How Do We Close A Wound And Improve Wound Healing? In the Emergency Department everyday we close wounds. Cuts and scrapes and puncture wounds are a typical presentation in the department. How do we go about closing these wounds? There are so many options. Here is how...
