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.
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What is virtual healthcare?
Subscribe to Dr. Dina How we define a virtual healthcare visit in Ontario Patients are increasingly drawn to healthcare that comes to them, as this is a convenient and accessible alternative. The pandemic has highlighted that virtual care can provide reassurance and...
What is Baby Eczema? Why Does my Child have Dry Patches of Skin?
Subscribe to Dr. Dina What is Baby Eczema? Why Does my Child have Dry Patches of Skin? Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is red, inflamed, and dry skin. Parents usually notice dry patches of skin that become irritated, itchy, and red. Eczema affects 10-20% of children and...
What to do for Baby Eczema and Dry Skin
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Baby Eczema and dry skin can be a challenge Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common condition in babies and children. It causes the skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed. Approximately 10-20% of children have atopic dermatitis in their...
9 Best Tips to Protect your Children’s Mental Health this Winter
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Children’s mental health is so important! It is a challenging time for parents and kids around the world. The Winter Season is usually a time of magic and joy for the whole family, not a time of sadness or anxiety and loss. Parents and kids are...
5 Natural Ways to Support Your Kids Immune System
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Support your kids' immune system Living in the time of a Pandemic can provoke anxiety and fear in almost anyone. Furthermore, a pandemic does not magically curtail the seasonal spread of colds and flu. While keeping distance, wearing a mask, and...
Children’s Mental Health and Virtual Care – How Does it Work?
Subscribe to Dr. Dina How can virtual care address your child's mental health concerns? Digital technology has changed how patients receive care, from how illnesses are managed, routine visits are provided and how children receive care for mental health, developmental...
Dry patches of skin and baby Eczema
What we need to know about Eczema and dry skin This time of year, many children and their parents feel the effects of the dry, cold weather. When we heat our houses, it dries out the air, adding insult to injury. The air outside is dry and cold, and the air inside is...
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[Dr. Dina News] This isn’t a wave, it’s a Tsunami!
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Hello Friends! Welcome back to our weekly update. For now, it is about COVID-19. I hope someday I will have some other, more fun, and lighthearted material to talk about. Thank you for continuing to provide feedback and for sharing this. I...
Mental Health In Kids. What Does It Mean For Your Child?
Subscribe to Dr. Dina From the time they arrive, we cannot help but compare our children – how much does he weigh? How much does she sleep? How well does he eat? Is she saying much yet? If your child’s behaviour starts to seem different from their peers, you may begin...
Can we throw away our masks now?
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Well, hello friends! It’s been a wild few weeks and we are back for another update! I hope you and your family had a lovely holiday, and you stayed healthy and safe. Thank you for all your love and support in these last months. The pandemic has...
Children’s Mental Health – Signs of Mental Illness
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Did you know that 1 in 5 children in Ontario struggles with mental health issues? Overall, more than 70% of adults who struggle with mental health concerns began to have difficulty in childhood. Early intervention and access to mental health...
Ingrown Fingernails – Everything Parents Need to Know
Subscribe to Dr. Dina Ingrown fingernails are common Ingrown fingernails occur when the nail grows into the layer of skin around it. If the nail appears to be pushing into the skin or curving downward, it may be an ingrown nail. Nails that ingrow can lead to...
