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Teaching independence and helping your little one grow through chores or learning opportunities

5 Ways to Teach Independence at Mealtime

By 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...
Physical Activity for Kids: Why and How?

Physical Activity for Kids: Why and How?

By Manasa Mantravadi

We often talk about healthy eating habits at Ahimsa. Well, we are a dinnerware company after all! However, nutrition is just one part of the bigger picture of health and wellness. We must not forget other...
Ahimsa Experts discuss healthy eating and picky eaters

How to Encourage Kids to Eat New Foods: 4 Ways

By Team Ahimsa

Some days feeding your kids probably feels easier than others. Know the feeling? Why is it never straightforward? It could be the weather, your mood, your little one’s appetite...there are lots of variables, most unpredictable.
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Mealtime with Toddlers & Kids: Using meals to teach and connect

By Manasa Mantravadi

Many of us have a lot of time at home with our kids right now. With more limited restaurant services and such a focus on health - I wanted to share some benefits of what...
nutrition starts early, baby food introduction at six months old, baby purees and when to feed solids

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

By 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,...

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