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 to speak with your kids about Coronavirus Covid-19
Coronavirus Covid-19 cases are on the rise, and kids are beginning to feel the anxiety, and asking questions. Watch my televised interview on how to speak to kids about the coronavirus. ** In a previous article ** How is COVID-19 transmitted?...
Coronavirus Covid-19 Hysteria Is Now Spreading
Coronavirus hysteria is on the upswing and I am asked several times a day how worried I am. In this article I'll address all the questions Moms and Dads are asking me. The news is filled with information, and misinformation about COVID 19. World Health...
Why Are Kids Still Getting Cavities?
We're So Well Informed, So Why Are Kids Still Getting Cavities? We know more now more than ever about how to prevent cavities. We know we should eat healthy, clean our teeth properly and see our dentist every 6 months. Why is the incidence of cavities is on the rise?...
What Is Diarrhea
What is Diarrhea? Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of babies and toddlers with diarrhea; many having had diarrhea for a week or more. When a baby has diarrhea, parents naturally become concerned about hydration and weight loss. These are valid concerns. But generally,...
Coronavirus Covid-19 is Spreading
Coronavirus Covid-19 is spreading, and there is growing public concern. The WHO announced “COVID-19” as the official name of this new disease on Feb 11, 2020. As of February 26, 2020, Canada has reported an additional three cases of COVID-19, bringing the total...
Roasted Chick Pea Poppers – Healthy Protein Snacks
Roasted Chick Pea Poppers – Healthy Protein Snacks What sometimes starts off as a mistake can end in something amazing! Today while I was preparing some chickpeas for the baby, I accidentally left them too long and they got a bit overdone. I am sure Baby J, who is now...
Coronavirus in Toronto – Should We be Worried?
Here's what you should know about Coronavirus Updated Tuesday Jan 31, 2020 Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause respiratory illnesses such as the common cold. Most people get infected with coronaviruses at one point in their lives, but...
What Do Puffers Do? The Definition of Asthma, and Treatment In Kids
What do Puffers do? It’s that time of year again when Fall viruses hit and kids everywhere are coughing up a storm. Unfortunately for many kids (and their parents), viral induced coughs and asthma are prevalent and lingering this time of year. In the depths of winter...
Tricks To Manage Your Child’s Next Cold
It's Cold Season, Here Are Some Tricks TO Manage Them “Compensation for this post was provided by hydraSense®. Opinions expressed here are my own.” It’s that time of year again, the kids are sniffling, rubbing their noses and sneezing non-stop. Viral season. Yuck. I...
Stye In Eye? What Is A Stye Anyway?
Stye In Eye? What Is A Stye Anyway? Unfortunately, its viral season again. All around me are kids and parents with viral illnesses – stomach flu, influenza, runny noses and weepy eyes. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is going around like crazy and reeking havoc on poor...
How To Stop Diarrhea
How To Stop Diarrhea, First The Symptoms Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of babies and toddlers with diarrhea; many having had diarrhea for a week or more. When a baby has diarrhea, parents naturally become concerned about hydration and weight loss. These are valid...
Scared of the Flu? You Should Be!
We Really Should Be Scared Of The Flu Here's Why .. Last year in my medical practice, I was in the unfortunate position of caring for many children stricken with the flu. Two such children stand out; innocent, sweet babies who unluckily contracted the flu virus...
