Dr. Dina Kulik
Mom, Pediatrician,
Emergency Medicine Doctor,
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Speech and Language Development
Speech and Language Development “When should my child say his/her first words?” “Is this typical for his/her age?” These are common questions Speech-Language Pathologists receive from parents of young children. May is Speech and Hearing month and a great opportunity...
Scarlet Fever in Children
Scarlet fever in children – why does my child’s skin feel like sand paper? Scarlet fever, like many infectious diseases, goes around seasonally. Some illnesses tend to crop up only in the winter and others in the summer. Scarlet fever and streptococcus pharyngitis...
How to Find the Safest Car Seats for Your Infant
How to Find the Safest Car Seats for Your Infant There are lots of things to buy for a new baby - the most important is a car seat. Walking into a store and going down the car seat aisle can be very overwhelming, there are so many options and different price points....
Pacifier Use and Speech and Language Delay
Pacifier Use and Speech and Language Delay If my child uses a pacifier will he/she have delayed speech and language? The short answer is; the research is unclear. A number of studies have looked at the prolonged use of a pacifier and its effect on speech and...
What is that Croupy Cough?
What is that Croupy Cough? Croup announces its aggravating presence around the office and emergency room a few times a year and I can hear it a mile away. The croupy cough is unmistakable, and it worries parents to no end. What is croup? Croup is a viral infection...
Pediatric Immunization Schedule – Vaccine Side Effects
Pediatric immunization schedule - vaccine side effects Not a day goes by when I am not asked about possible side effects in children after vaccinations. Here is my list of common side effects for the vaccines we give most often in Canada, according to the Centers...
Park Packing Essentials
Park packing essentials While at the park with my kids today, my younger son asked me for water. I had no water packed. In fact I didn’t even bring a bag with me. My husband walked with one of our kids; me with the other. And we brought NOTHING with us - big...
MERS virus – the next SARS?
The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS virus) – the next SARS? I am starting to get a lot of questions from worried parents about the MERS virus, as there are now more cases in the Middle East and one in the US over the weekend. Here is what you need to know in a...
Healthy Snacks for Toddlers
Healthy snacks for toddlers are important because children at that age can be such inconsistent eaters. They are very active and often too busy playing and exploring to sit down and eat. Toddlers may have great appetites at certain meals, while at other meals they...
Healthy Drinks for Kids – Smoothies
How to Make Healthy Smoothies Your Kids Will Love Smoothies are not just for health-nuts anymore! They are a delicious and healthy treat that you can make in your own kitchen and enjoy any time of day. A smoothie can be a wonderful medium for getting a variety of...
How to: First Foods for Baby, Introducing Solids
Introducing solids: how do I do it? I often get asked about introducing solids, particularly by first time parents. They want to know how to gage whether or not their child is ready, and how to practically start introducing foods other than breast milk or formula. The...
Creating the Ideal Bedroom for Sleep
Ideal Bedroom for Sleep? Here's What To Look For.. Maybe you’re expecting a new baby and have just started to think about decorating the nursery. Or maybe your toddler is ready to graduate to a big kid’s bed and you’re updating the room décor to make it more...
