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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Ten Tips for an Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to get together with friends and family, celebrating all that we’re thankful for, and that often includes an abundance of delicious foods. But for those with food allergies, Thanksgiving can be yet another stressful mealtime. Anaphylaxis is a...
Healthy Foods for Hockey Season – Aim for a Nutritional “Goal!”
Healthy Foods for Hockey Season Fall has arrived which means hockey season is around the corner. It’s time to get the skates sharpened, sticks taped, and your body ready to hit the ice. But eating healthy foods for hockey season is also a big part of the game! How you...
Why You Need To Give Your Kids Space
Do you stand overly close to your kids, watch their every move, make sure each step they take is safe and secure? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you might be a helicopter parent. You may want to give your kids space. I can’t tell anyone how to...
Creating a Healthy Sleep Environment for your Child
Many infant sleep problems are caused by environmental factors. According to the National Sleep Foundation, environmental factors to consider for good sleep include: Noise Temperature Light Sleeping surface Room décor Noise Many babies and children have sensitive...
Amniocentesis Or No? My Struggle
Amniocentesis Or No? My Struggle Depending on your age and other risk factors, you may have been offered an amniocentesis at some point during a pregnancy. Unfortunately for me, this happened in my most recent two pregnancies. After my first amnio, I never wanted to...
One Pill Can Kill – Medications That Can Kill a Child if Ingested
One Pill Can Kill - Medications That Can Kill a Child if Ingested As an emergency room physician, I see overdoses to medications all the time. Many prescription and non-prescription medications can cause illness and death in children. In this article I will discuss...
What Does It Mean To Be Transgender?
Popping up all over the media lately is the concept of being transgender. From Caitlin Jenner to Lavern Cox, with shows like Transparent becoming mainstream, lots of people are curious. Transgender is nothing new; people have been living differently then dictated by...
What is Anaphylaxis? – The Deadly Allergic Reaction
As a parent, you've probably heard of anaphylaxis and severe allergies, but you may not understand what that means. Anaphylaxis is a multi-system response to an allergen, which means it involves several of the connected processes of the body. Anaphylaxis is an...
6 Tips for Establishing Healthy Newborn Sleep Habits
When I brought my first child home from the hospital and walked through the front door, I remember thinking “OK, now what?” I had no idea what to expect (even though I’d read tons of books) and I was basically learning as I went. Parents often forget about learning...
When to Have Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist
The first question that should be asked by any parent, in regards to their child's teeth, should be: “When should I schedule my baby's first visit to the dentist?” There are likely plenty of other pressing dental questions on a new parent’s minds, but your...
10 Tips for Tummy Time – How to Make It Work For You and Your Baby
As a pediatric physiotherapist, I recommend lots of tummy time to almost all of my infant clients. Before becoming a mother myself, I stood proudly on my soap box dispensing all sorts of evidence-based facts to the new moms coming into my office (probably as they were...
Baby Breathing Patterns – Is it Periodic Breathing, or Apnea?
I am frequently asked about normal baby breathing patterns, especially in newborns. It tends to freak parents out when their babies don’t breathe the way they expect with predictable and regular inhalations and exhalations. Periodic breathing occurs when babies or...
