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Our Favorite Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

What to Cook With Thanksgiving Leftovers

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Hosting Thanksgiving is all about food & family, but after everyone’s stuffed and the family goes off to their own homes, you get the gift of a fridge that’s ready to burst. It can feel...
3 Healthy Snacks for Picky Toddlers: Easy Holiday Treats

Healthy Holiday Snacks for Picky Toddlers: 3 Easy Recipes Every Mom Needs

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

We all know the holiday season brings with it sugary treats and indulgent meals, which can be a challenge when trying to feed your little ones something healthy. For moms with picky eaters, finding nutritious...
Fun and Sustainable Eco-Friendly Gifts For Kids

Fun and Sustainable Eco-Friendly Gifts For Kids

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

As simple as the gifts we pick out may seem, I've noticed as a pediatrician and a parent, they can shape our kids' values. Sustainable gifts are actually a great way to teach our kids...
Stress-Free Holiday Meals: 3 Healthy Recipes Kids Will Love

Stress-Free Holiday Meal Prep: 3 Healthy, Kid-Friendly Recipes Every Mom Will Love

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

As the holidays approach, the excitement of festive meals can sometimes be overshadowed by the stress of planning and preparing food, especially when you have picky eaters in the house. But it doesn’t have to...
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...
Healthy Halloween Snacks & Games for Kids

Healthy Halloween Snacks and Fun Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating from a Pediatrician Mom

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

As both a pediatrician and a mom, I know how exciting (and overwhelming) Halloween can be. Between the endless candy and sugar rushes, it’s tough to keep things healthy while still letting the kids enjoy...
Tasty and Healthy Halloween Treats That Make Candy Seem Boring

Tasty and Healthy Halloween Treats That Make Candy Seem Boring

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Yes, for a lot of kids (and adults) Halloween is just about candy. Let's acknowledge that elephant in the room straight away. When you get older, you start to appreciate the other fun things about...
7 Diwali Gifts for Kids

7 Diwali Gifts for Kids that Pay Homage to Indian Roots

By Manasa Mantravadi

Diwali Gifts for Kids I come from a very typical Indian immigrant story. I was three years old when my parents immigrated to this country. I didn’t speak any English. I learned from watching Sesame...
Quick Soup Recipes | Healthy Lentil and Bean Soup Recipe | Kids around table having a meal

A Quick, Healthy and Cost Effective Fall Soup for Busy Moms: Using Dry Lentils and Beans!

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

As a busy mom and a pediatrician, I know how challenging it can be to find the time to cook healthy meals, especially when life gets hectic. With fall upon us, one of my go-to...

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