Kids health Blog for Parents, Teens, & Kids

[Dr. Dina News] When should my child get their second dose?

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | Dr Dina News

Happy Monday, friends! I hope many of your kids are back in school and the dust has settled from a long two weeks at home. Let’s jump into the bad news, the good news, the most common questions of the week, and my silver lining. What is the bad news? In the...

Your 6-Month Old Baby’s Milestones & Development

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | New baby

Milestones & your 6-month-old! Somehow, the time has flown by, and your baby is now almost six months old! This milestone is one of the greatest because your child is halfway through infancy. Your baby has shown incredible growth in just six months and is so much...

SIDS Prevention: Sound Sleep Tips for Babies

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | Baby Sleep

Sound Sleep Tips for Babies The last part of pregnancy can be an exciting time. Finally, you're over the morning sickness, counting down the weeks or days, and working on a beautiful nursery for your little one. Of course, it's essential to pick out functional...

[Dr. Dina News] Is Omicron infection “Mild”?

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | Dr Dina News

My most asked question this week: Is the Omicron infection mild? Hello friends! I hope you are doing ok after the first week back to virtual learning. It’s been a struggle for many of us. You are not alone. Let’s review the bad news, the good news, the most...

Diaper Rash 101

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | New baby

How to prevent diaper rashes on baby's skin Most babies experience at least one diaper rash before they are out of diapers. Diaper rashes are the most common rashes we see in babies and for a good reason. Urine and stool can be very irritating to the delicate and...

[Dr. Dina News] Omicron, testing, and back to school

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | Dr Dina News

Omicron, testing, and the plan for back to school! Hello friends! Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful and joyful holiday season and much-needed rest.We enjoyed some quality family time, and I feel (slightly) recuperated. Let’s review the bad news, the good...

Painful Constipation Relief – Enter the Squatty Potty

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | Feeding

Painful Constipation Is Common As a mom of four young children and as a pediatrician and pediatric emergency medicine doctor, I see a lot of constipation. If I look at the most common complaints in the office and emergency room, trouble with bowel movement is in the...

How to prevent kids allergies to foods

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | Allergies & Anaphylaxis

Let's discuss kids allergies and allergic reactions Sometimes we wish we had more control over our body, especially how it reacts to what we eat and drink. It can be terrifying and overwhelming to watch a baby's allergic reaction, particularly to foods that you are...

[Dr. Dina News] Happy New Year! (& more news)

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | Dr Dina News

Hello friends, I hope you had a few wonderful days surrounded by loved ones and relaxation! Let’s dive into the bad news of the week and the good news. I will answer your most common questions and end on my silver lining. Dr. Dina, what is the bad news? Over...

[Dr. Dina News] Omicron news, with best wishes for this holiday season!

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | Dr Dina News

Best wishes for this holiday season! Hello friends! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I know many of you are stressed and anxious at a time when we should be joyous and celebrating the holidays. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news. You know I always tell...

[Dr. Dina News] Many kids getting vaccinated and more Omicron concerns

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | Dr Dina News

Hello friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend and are enjoying the unseasonably warm temperatures! It certainly does not feel like Winter now! Let us review the bad news, the good news, and I will answer the most common questions of the week. Then I will share my...

[Dr. Dina News] Kids are getting vaccinated and Omicron concerns

by Dr. Dina Kulik, MD, FRCPC, PEM | Dr Dina News

Hello friends! I hope you had a wonderful week. As we do each week, let’s review the bad news, the good news, your most common questions of the week and my silver lining. What is the bad news? Over 263 MILLION cases of COVID have been reported worldwide, with...