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
Sciatic Nerve Relief- How To Treat A Real Pain In The Butt!
Sciatic Nerve Relief- How To Treat A Real Pain In The Butt! What causes sciatica? Sciatica is a term used to describe compression of a very specific (and large) nerve that exits your spine in the lumbar (low back) region and travels right down to your butt and back of...
7 Tips to Curb Anxiety in Children and Teens
Do you remember how fearful you were learning a new skill like math, reading or writing? I do. I still have anxiety periodically, especially in my current improv class. Performing without a script, scares me. But it’s also thrilling. It makes me feel less self...
What Causes Pink Eye?
What Causes Pink Eye – As Bad As It Looks? What is it, and what causes pink eye? Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is inflammation of the membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the white part (sclera) of the eye. Pink eye causes - it is most often caused by a virus though...
What Do I Do When My Child Is Having a Temper Tantrum?
A question I get asked a lot is: what do I do when my child is having a temper tantrum? This is a tricky question to answer; we all have different values and beliefs. So, let me say this, do whatever method suits your values and beliefs. There are so many different...
Tummy Time – Why Is It Important?
As a new parent, one of the hardest things is hearing your baby cry. You spend most (OK, all) of your day responding to those cries, trying to figure out what they mean and how to make things better. The last thing you want to be doing is putting your baby in any...
MMR Immunization and Measles Outbreaks – a Real Threat to Public Health
I am asked every day by well-meaning parents how to protect their child from measles. Some of these parents have vaccinated their children, and some have not. I suspect that with the growing number of unvaccinated children, the number of measles cases will rise each...
How High Heels Can Bring Your Little Girl Lifelong Harm
Now that school is back in, we have to start thinking about what shoes to buy for our kid’s little feet that will please their fashion sense and our budgets. It seems that people are still using those budgets to buy their little girls high heels. There are some...
What Does it Mean to Have Food Allergies?
Food allergies are present in 8-10% of children. It is one of the most common things I see in the emergency department, and these allergies appear more frequently every year. Common types of food allergies: Cow’s milk – approximately 2-3% of infants up to one year in...
How to Ensure Car Seat Safety for All Ages
While lots of help is available on car seat safety for infants, many people still have trouble with the seats. And then information on car seat safety for older children can be confusing. So let's get back to basics on car seat safety for our school age children--when...
Nut-Free No Bake Chewy Granola Bars
My family is addicted to these granola bars and they are perfect for breakfast, a snack or even as a dessert. These bars are also packed with protein, fiber and healthy fats to help balance blood sugar (a great way to manage hunger, regulate mood and contribute to...
How to Ensure You Use The Correct Infant Tylenol Dosage!
Acetaminophen (Tylenol or Tempra) has been a standard treatment choices for fever and pain in children for decades. It works well, and can be purchased over the counter, a big benefit for when your child is sick and you can’t see your doc. But just because it is...
How to Encourage Exploratory Play… Without the Destruction
"What are you doing?! Where did you find that? Why is there diaper cream on the wall!?" Have you heard yourself saying these to your kids, yelling these to your kids? Every kid, even the best-behaved ones, will find a way to do something that is totally shocking to...
