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The Pediatrician Kitchen

Dr. M empowers parents and kids to blend the joy of cooking with the science of medicine to create a recipe for good health. Let her be your expert guide to making mealtime more mindful with tips, recipes, activities and more!

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teaching independence at meal time

A Pediatrician’s Tips for Teaching Mealtime Independence

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Research suggests there are benefits to including chores in a child's daily routine as early as age 3. These include executive function skills like self-control, planning, creative thinking and organizational abilities. These skills can help children deal with frustration and...
starting solid food

The next 6 months: The food adventure and introducing solids!

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

While this is a fun, new adventure, remember that even after starting solids, primary nutrition will be from breast milk or formula in the first year of life. No cow’s milk or juice yet either,...
Weekend Projects for Kids That Turn Recyclables into Treasures

Weekend Projects for Kids That Turn Recyclables into Treasures

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

While it's true for every day, on weekends especially, keeping kids occupied can be a real struggle. Fun, engaging activities that don’t involve hours glued to a device are what we all want to offer...
Mealtime with Kids: Fun and Educational Tips

Mealtime with Toddlers & Kids: Using meals to teach and connect

By Manasa Mantravadi

It's summertime, which means that many of us have a lot of time at home with our kids right now. With people budgeting more and focusing on spending less, that means it's not possible to...
Choking Hazards for Toddlers | Choking Hazard Foods

Choking Hazards for Toddlers and Beyond

By Team Ahimsa

Read our choking hazard warning for common foods that might seem toddler-appropriate. View our list of top choking hazards for toddlers and how to stay safe.
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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,...
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...
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...

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