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Dr. Dina Kulik
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Kids Health Blog
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Dr. Dina Kulik
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Process, Not Content, Makes For Happy Homework Time
For Happy Homework Time, focus on Process, not Content The sun is shining brightly in the evening sky. A warmth not felt since early fall last year seemingly entices the entire city to stay out late. The happy sounds of kids riding bicycles, full...
Teenage Anxiety and Stress – How To Deal With It
How To Deal With Teenage Anxiety and Stress Teenage anxiety and stress is a huge deal and important to recognize. Remember what it was like when we were growing up? Looking back I had lots of stresses in my life. True, no mortgage, children or...
Painful Constipation – Tips & Solutions
Painful Constipation – What To Do? Painful constipation is far too common today. I find many kids nowadays eat too much processed food, too little fiber, and way too little water. In fact many adults do the same. Let's define constipation - constipation...
Our Kids Need To Log Off And Get Moving
Our Kids Need To Log Off And Get Moving Do your kids come home from school, drop their backpacks, and hit the sofa for hours of TV, computer, or video games? Do they spend weekends messaging friends or updating their social media platforms? Shockingly,...
Promoting Your Baby’s Development – 6 to 9 Months
Your Baby’s Development At 6 To 9 Months There is an expression that goes “the days are long but the years are short”. As you enter the second half of baby’s first year, those words likely ring true to you as you watch your little one start to explore the...
What To Make For Breakfast – Good Smoothie Recipes
What To Make For Breakfast - Good Smoothie Recipes Smoothies are everywhere it seems and my husband and I love them as our go-to for breakfast. Here are two recipes we use frequently in our house. One is what my husband and I drink almost daily and the...
8 Tips for Early Speech Therapy for Kids
8 Tips for Early Speech Therapy for Kids Tips to Get your Child to Talk! – Early Speech Therapy for Kids Parents often make comments such as; “My child is not speaking because he is “lazy”, OR “His older brother speaks for him!” The thing is, your child...
How to manage epistaxis (nosebleeds)
Nosebleeds, or epistaxis, are very common in children. They are usually caused by dryness or irritation of the skin between the two nostrils, called the nasal septum. This area is rich in blood vessels and very easily irritated. The most common cause for...
Struggling With What To Make For Breakfast? Healthy Breakfast For Kids
Struggling With What To Make For Breakfast? Healthy Breakfast For Kids Breakfast time can be tough - everyone is in a rush and you want to ensure the family gets a healthy meal before heading off for their day. What to make for breakfast? In my...
Swimmers Ear – Symptoms and What To Do
Swimmers Ear – Otitis Externa Infections Swimmers ear is something to keep an eye on. Swimming is an all year activity - with indoor pools, lakes and the ocean in the summer months - and with swimming comes an annoying infection called swimmers ear, an...
Tips For Optimal (And Safe) Baby Sleep
Best Tips For Safe Baby Sleep “Compensation for this post was provided by hydraSense®. Opinions expressed here are my own.” I spend a fair part of my day with newborns, young babies and their often-exhausted parents! I am asked constantly how I can ensure...
What Are Orthodontic Expanders Used For?
What Are Orthodontic Expanders Used For? “My daughter is 9 years old and her adult teeth are already crowded. Her upper back teeth also bite inside her lower back teeth. My orthodontist said this is called a crossbite, and recommended that she get...