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Reducing Childhood Food Insecurity in the United States

By Team Ahimsa

By Matthew Feltrop : What is (and particularly what isn’t) on children’s plates in the United States is prime evidence of the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Right before the current health crisis hit, childhood food insecurity...
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Enhancing Family Bonds: The Power of Mealtime Conversations

By Manasa Mantravadi

Mealtime is not just about nourishing our bodies; it's an opportunity to nourish our relationships and foster deeper connections within our families. When we make a conscious effort to engage in meaningful conversation during mealtime,...
Mom with child diagnosed with cancer

How Ahimsa's Healthy Dishware for Kids Helped My 2-year-old Fight Cancer by Christine Anderson, MD

By Team Ahimsa

Healthy Dishware for Kids One of the biggest goals in life is keeping our kids safe and healthy. We do everything in our power to make sure our kids grow and develop into happy and...
Ways kids can help with chores this New Year

How Ahimsa Solves Top 3 Parenting New Year's Resolutions

By Manasa Mantravadi

One of the most important things you can do with your kids is simply eating meals with them. Did you know that something as simple as frequently eating meals together contributes to many physical, emotional...
Founder with Sustainable School Trays

2021: Year in Review for Ahimsa Stainless Steel Dishes

By Manasa Mantravadi

As a new entrepreneur, I had no idea what this journey would be like - all I knew was that it was a journey worth taking because it involved solving a significant problem that faced...
Kids Eating Healthy Food

Reducing childhood food insecurity in the United States

By Manasa Mantravadi

What is (and particularly what isn’t) on children’s plates in the United States is prime evidence of the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Right before the current health crisis hit, childhood food insecurity affected a staggering...
Healthy, balanced, adventurous meals for kids

Introducing flavors across the world - the science behind raising an adventurous eater

By Manasa Mantravadi

Gustation. It’s a fun word right? It is the scientific term for “taste”. We know that there are 5 basic tastes: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and unami (savory). We actually have receptors in our oral...
Perfect Children Play Space

How to Create the Perfect Play Space to Encourage Independent Play

By Team Ahimsa

As children grow, we as parents are forever rearranging and organizing their rooms and play areas. What is the best way that we can encourage our children to play and work independently? It’s important at...
mom and child with stainless steel plate

Responsible Gifting: The Way We Gift Matters

By Manasa Mantravadi

Living through almost two years in a pandemic has changed literally everything - from what we do on a daily basis to what we think about as parents. Since I now wear multiple hats (pediatrician,...

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