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About Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM

Dr. Dina Kulik completed her Pediatrics Residency and Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children. Dr. Dina is one of Canada’s leading child health media experts, providing child health information through television, radio, print media, and via her blog DrDina.ca. Above all, Dina’s greatest joy is her family, and being the mom of four crazy boys.

What is Reactive Airway Disease or Child Asthma and What to Do?

What is Reactive Airway Disease or Child Asthma and What to Do?

Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-27T20:06:54-04:00

Asthma in Children - When parents hear they have a child with asthma or reactive airway disease, they are often fearful that their child will have a serious, life-threatening, life-long illness that may lead to frequent hospitalizations and long-term medication use. Most cases of childhood asthma, or what we call ‘reactive airway disease,’ are otherwise healthy children with recurrent coughing or wheezing episodes.

What is Reactive Airway Disease or Child Asthma and What to Do?Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-27T20:06:54-04:00

What Do I Do to Help Siblings When a New Baby Arrives?

What Do I Do to Help Siblings When a New Baby Arrives?

Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-24T14:20:37-04:00

These worries are shared by many parents across the globe as they prepare to welcome a new baby into the family. A new child is always going to change the family dynamic. It is essential the outline that these changes can be positive as well as negative.

What Do I Do to Help Siblings When a New Baby Arrives?Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-24T14:20:37-04:00

Back-To-School Healthy Snacks For Toddlers and Kids

Back-To-School Healthy Snacks For Toddlers and Kids

Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-09T08:03:22-04:00

Healthy snacks can be a challenge for busy parents. Many kids end up with sugar and salt-laden, highly processed foods, which, though yummy, will not sustain a child’s energy levels all day.

Back-To-School Healthy Snacks For Toddlers and KidsDr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-09T08:03:22-04:00

Benefits of breastfeeding

Benefits of breastfeeding

Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-11-30T19:29:57-05:00

Many new parents choose to breastfeed or chest feed their babies. The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding or chestfeeding until six months of age with ongoing breastfeeding and solid food introduction up to 2 years of age or longer.

Benefits of breastfeedingDr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-11-30T19:29:57-05:00

How Parents Can Help Kids Handle Teasing and Bullying in School?

How Parents Can Help Kids Handle Teasing and Bullying in School?

Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-09T08:08:25-04:00

Is your child being bullied? Are there bullying behavior problems at your school? There are things that can be done in order for kids to be safe when bullying occurs. Bullying can start as young as elementary school.

How Parents Can Help Kids Handle Teasing and Bullying in School?Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-09T08:08:25-04:00

Back To School Success – 10 Tips For Parents

Back To School Success – 10 Tips For Parents

Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-09T08:08:16-04:00

Back to school can be stressful on a child, so how can a parent help her child with the transition back to school so that the new year is a successful one - Here are 10 tips to make this time easier for you and your child:

Back To School Success – 10 Tips For ParentsDr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-09T08:08:16-04:00

What to Eat for Constipation

What to Eat for Constipation

Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-09T09:45:53-04:00

You are feeling bloated and blocked and wondering what to eat for constipation? Let's focus on the foods to eat for relieving constipation.

What to Eat for ConstipationDr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-09-09T09:45:53-04:00

How to Heal Cracked Nipples from Breastfeeding

How to Heal Cracked Nipples from Breastfeeding

Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-05-31T15:58:10-04:00

Many people experience some nipple pain from breastfeeding or chestfeeding or cracked nipples from breastfeeding or chestfeeding. Mild nipple pain is expected and should fade in a few days.

How to Heal Cracked Nipples from BreastfeedingDr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-05-31T15:58:10-04:00

When Will I Get My First Period?

When Will I Get My First Period?

Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-04-04T12:50:23-04:00

No one can know precisely when they will get their first period, but it will come sometime during puberty. For some girls, puberty starts at age 8, but for other girls, this can happen as late as 16. Everyone’s different!

When Will I Get My First Period?Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-04-04T12:50:23-04:00

When can I stop sterilizing bottles?

When can I stop sterilizing bottles?

Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-04-04T12:32:33-04:00

Most pediatricians recommend only sterilizing for the first four months. After that, using soap and water is enough. Almost every other thing that your baby puts in their mouth is unsterile, including the human breast!

When can I stop sterilizing bottles?Dr. Dina Kulik MD, FRCPC, PEM2021-04-04T12:32:33-04:00

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