Dr. Dina Kulik
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Mothers Day From An Adoptee’s Perspective
Mothers Day From An Adoptee’s Perspective When a person is born blind, they know no other way. They don't know the pain of having sight torn from them, they don't miss the sense. They may have a longing, they may wonder and wish. It's much the same for me, as an...
What To Cook For Dinner Is Not As Important As Who You Spend It With
What To Cook For Dinner Is Not As Important As Who You Spend It With Despite our hectic lives, we strive to sit down daily as a family to eat dinner. Sadly, I believe that for many families the communal dinner table is not taking a priority like it once did. I for one...
BBQ Chicken Recipes For Kids – Chicken Kabobs With Dip
BBQ Chicken Recipes For Kids – Chicken Kabobs With Dip It is finally warm outside and we are heading outdoors to BBQ! We can’t wait to fire it up again. We are always on the lookout for great new chicken recipes for kids, especially ones that are fun to make,...
When Does Colic Start, and How Long Does Colic Last?
When Does Colic Start, and How Long Does Colic Last? What is colic in babies? In a previous post I gave you some basic information on colic. As a quick reminder, colic occurs when your baby cries for more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 days a week for more than 3...
Homemade Gifts For Mom This Mother’s Day – Footprint Art
Homemade Gifts For Mom This Mother’s Day – Footprint Art What day is mothers day? MAY 10! Around the corner! I think we can all agree that we love to hear that pitter-patter of little feet. Those little feet can arguably be the cutest part of our special little ones....
Places For Kids To Play – Eat, PLAY, Love At A Stay ‘N Play Café
Places For Kids To Play - Eat, PLAY, Love At A Stay ‘N Play Café Parents are often on the hunt for places for kids to play and keep their children entertained, engaged and stimulated. As an aside, they are looking for some fun too! Kids are always looking forward to...
Why Cant I Sleep? New Mom Sleep Survival Guide: Part 2
Why Cant I Sleep? New Mom Sleep Survival Guide, Part 2 Links to part 1 and part 3 Is sleep still on the bottom of your priority list? Wondering, ‘why cant I sleep?’ Start by establishing a calm, cool and dark sleep space to ensure you are getting the rest you need....
I’m Going Back To Work And I Need Your Help
I’m Going Back To Work And I Need Your Help I’m heading back to work next week, and I will definitely miss being home. I’m a family man, I love being with my kids and doing things with them and for them. For the past 3 months I’ve been on Pat Leave, and I had the best...
Swimming Classes For Kids – 5 Reasons Every Child Should Learn To Swim
Swimming Classes For Kids – 5 Reasons Every Child Should Learn To Swim My kids have always loved water. From their first baths, to swimming at our community pool, or at summer camp with friends, getting them out of the water is a challenge! Although my girls are now...
Healthy Breakfast For Kids – Oatmeal Muffin Cups
Healthy Breakfast For Kids - Oatmeal Muffin Cups Struggling with what to make for breakfast? After positive feedback on the last post, I am back again with some more breakfast ideas for you to try with your family. Again, the focus is on preparation and keeping it...
How The Parts Of The Foot Help Determine The Best Fitting Shoe For Your Child
How The Parts Of The Foot Help Determine The Best Fitting Shoe For Your Child It is very important to know how to make sure your children’s shoes fit. You want to make sure that you are buying them good shoes, the right shoes, and supportive shoes. You want to make...
How Much Should My Child Eat?
How Much Should My Child Eat? As parents we all go through periods where we worry about how much our kids are eating. This is especially true when dealing with a child who is underweight or seems to have a small appetite. It is also true when dealing with a child...