Dr. Dina Kulik
Mom, Pediatrician,
Emergency Medicine Doctor,
Entrepreneur
Dr. Dina Kulik
Mom, Pediatrician
Emergency Medicine Doctor
Entrepreneur
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Dr. Dina Kulik
Mom, Pediatrician,
Emergency Medicine Doctor
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6 Reasons to Own a Dog
Trying to talk your loved ones into getting a pet? Here's 6 great reasons to own a dog. The concept of animal therapy, specifically dog therapy, has been around for centuries. The mysterious bond between human and canine is undeniable. When my poodle, Fred, is around,...
Keep the Whole Family Active this Winter
It's important to keep the family active even when the temperatures are cold outside. Here's some ideas to keep you  moving! The time of year when we all tend to hibernate and stay indoors is almost upon us. Motivation for leaving the house tends to...
ABCs of Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
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The Less-Glamorous, Annoying Pregnancy Symptoms
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Kid-Pleasing Freezer-Friendly Spaghetti
The holidays are here and that usually means rushed schedules, rushed mealtimes and later bedtimes. Avoid mealtime chaos with this kid pleasing, vegetable-packed, freezer-friendly spaghetti recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 gloves of garlic
- 2 lbs of ground beef
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of coriander
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 head of celery (washed, trimmed and diced)
- 1 small zucchini (washed, trimmed and diced)
- 2 cups of mushrooms (washed and diced)
- 2 jars of plain tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil in large pot over low heat and add minced garlic. Cook until translucent. Add ground beef and increase heat level to medium. Cook until completely browned. Season with coriander, salt and pepper and add both jars of prepared tomato sauce. Allow to simmer.
- Sauté celery and mushroom in water over medium heat until cooked through. Add zucchini and sauté together for 3-5 minutes. Add vegetables to the sauce and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Ladle sauce onto your choice of pasta and serve with shredded cheese. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
Experiencing Vaginal Dryness? There, I Said It.
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Wally Inflatable Bed Rail by the Shrunks Giveaway
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Is Cry It Out Safe for Kids?
Sleep is critical to our health, but the debate over sleep training, especially when it comes to Cry It Out, is ongoing. It's important to recognize, first off, that your interpretation of Cry It Out (or CIO) could be vastly different from someone else....
Three Must-Read Books for Bullying Awareness Week
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Helpful Tips For Weaning Off a Soother
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You Are Wrong About My Adoption
You probably have opinions forming about me the very moment I tell you I’m adopted. Chances are, no matter how many times I write about it you’ll still maintain your point of view. Most likely, no matter how often I tell you my experience, you’ll still...
Help Your Child to Sleep When Traveling
Does getting your child to sleep when traveling during the holidays bring you woe? Here's how to help them. Holiday season is fast approaching which often means more traveling for families. Perhaps you’re taking a family vacation and heading some place...
