Dr. Dina Kulik
Mom, Pediatrician,
Emergency Medicine Doctor,
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Food To Avoid When Pregnant – Even That Yummy Cookie Dough!
Managing those food cravings - what to avoid when pregnant! There's a Catch 22 in pregnancy that many of us know well – craving foods your body thinks it needs, but knowing that some of these foods may be off-limits. You’d think your body would just know well enough...
How To Choose A Child Care Center
How To Choose A Child Care Center And What Questions Should You Ask Childcare has evolved over the past few years from play to learn, to Montessori, Reggio, High Scope or a mix of all of the above. How do you know which philosophy is right for you and your family?...
Easy Dessert Recipes For Kids and Lunch Ideas for Toddlers – Delicious Gluten Free Homemade Holiday Treats
Easy Dessert Recipes For Kids and Lunch Ideas for Toddlers – Delicious Gluten Free Homemade Holiday Treats The holidays are filled with baked treats that our kids look forward to at this time of year. Baking with quality ingredients and even a few superfoods will...
How To Use A Reward Chart To Improve Your Child’s Sleep
A Reward Chart Can Improve Your Child’s Sleep Once the crib rails come down, it’s only a matter of time before your child starts to wander at night. The disruption to everyone’s sleep can be challenging, especially if your child had been sleeping through the night...
How To Encourage Our Children To Stop Whining
My Tips to Encouraging Kids To Stop Whining As a parent we are all familiar with whining, our children whine for various reasons and to get toys, food or attention. I can tell you that whining really bothers me; it bothers me because I know that my children are...
Do You Know If Your Child Is Obese?
Child Is Obese? - Obesity Awareness Month September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, which casts a spotlight on a major health concern for children and their parents. Children who have obesity are more likely to have obesity as adults. This can lead to...
Back To School Or Daycare and Baby Not Sleeping?
Is Your Child Or Baby Not Sleeping But Heading Back To School Or Daycare? Chances are at this point in the summer there isn’t much of a bedtime routine left! It’s important to evaluate what is needed in your child’s bedtime routine once school starts, make necessary...
Back To School Kid Lunch Ideas
Kid Lunch Ideas and the Importance of a Healthy Lunch When I was growing up it was the same thing for lunch just about everyday, peanut butter and jam, or peanut butter and honey. That is out of the question as are most things with nuts, sure there are those...
Toddler Meal Ideas and Kids School Lunch Ideas – Mac And Cheese
Toddler Meal Ideas and Kids School Lunch Ideas – Mac And Cheese Soemtimes it’s hard to think of great lunch ideas for toddlers. A big favorite for many kids is Mac and Cheese. This healthier version will still keep a smile on your child’s face while also keeping your...
Camping With Kids
Camping and Kids - Rule One Is Chill I have spoken to a lot of families who are all interested in camping with their children yet do not follow through with it due to their reservations. What is My Child Going To Do? It can be stressful and challenging to leave the...
Picky Eating Kids 101
Picky Eating Kids & Strategies Picky eating kids can be a challenge for parents. My kids are both toddlers and picky eating is peaking. The question on the mind of many parents of toddlers is, ‘how can I get my picky eater to eat a wider variety of foods?’ This is...
Hand Foot And Mouth Disease In Children
Hand Foot And Mouth Disease As Scary As The Name Implies? Hand foot and mouth disease, also known as herpangina, typically affects children during the fall and summer months. However I have seen quite a few cases in the last few weeks. Though it usually affects...
