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Together again this summer: navigating the COVID transition

By Manasa Mantravadi

As the pandemic continues to improve and families are slowly navigating the transition to "normalcy", Dr. Manasa Matravadi brings great tips on how to get together again safely. 
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A mom/doctor's journey through motherhood and a pandemic + getting the COVID vaccine

By Manasa Mantravadi

This year has been challenging for every single person on this planet. Those challenges may have come in different forms but this is a moment in time when we realize - we all are just...
our pediatrician tells what you need to know about COVID-19

We are Pediatrician Parents: Here's what we think about going back to school

By Team Ahimsa

Written by: Alanna Higgins Joyce, MD, MPH, MST Ah, childhood - the lazy days of summer... and winter, spring, and … fall? Stay-at-home orders during COVID-19 allowed many parents to rediscover the joy of being...
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COVID Education Impact: COVID-19 cannot rob you from learning

By Manasa Mantravadi

As we approach a weekend that will be filled with virtual graduations, it’s another reminder of something that the coronavirus has taken from us and our children. There’s something about walking onto a stage and...
1 in 4 children could face hunger

COVID and Food Insecurity: COVID unveils underlying food insecurity problem our children are facing

By Manasa Mantravadi

Food insecurity — the limited or uncertain access to enough food — is a critical child health issue that impacts children and families in all communities. Unfortunately, 1 in 6 U.S. children lives in a...
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Social Distancing: 5 things to do now that can make life better later

By Manasa Mantravadi

About Ahimsa Founded by a pediatrician and mom of three Stainless steel is the only kid-friendly material recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics  We are guided by a Scientific Advisory Council comprised of environmental...
Ahimsa, the world's first and only colorful stainless steel dinnerware for kids, donated proceeds to the Patachou Foundation for Earth Day

Earth Day and COVID-19: The alarming connection

By Team Ahimsa

Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. It will likely be one of the cleanest days in recent history – even if it was an unintended effect. In fact, the pandemic is even being...
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13 ways to make 'social distancing' fun for kids!

By Manasa Mantravadi

Wash wash wash. Make sure your children wash their hands, cough/sneeze into a tissue or elbow (not hands) and disinfect your home. Use common measures you would otherwise take for infection prevention at baseline. However,...

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