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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!

Family Routine | Children Snacking

Rethinking Your Family Routine to Make Sustainability a Natural Habit

The life of a family is a constant and unstoppable whirlwind. We're all trying to juggle while riding a unicycle on a tightrope keeping a bunch of balls in the air: work, soccer practice, school...
Spinach Recipes | Healthy Spinach Recipes for Kids | Mom and Child Eating Veggies

The Easiest Spinach Hack + Delicious Recipes Your Kids Will Love!

Why Spinach? The Health Benefits are real. Spinach is packed with nutrients that help your child grow and stay healthy: Strong bones: Thanks to calcium and vitamin K. More energy: Iron helps keep their blood...
Compartment Plate | Non-Toxic Plates for Kids | Friends Share Drinks in Ahimsa Cups

Ahimsa’s 5-Year Anniversary: Celebrating Mindful Mealtime & Conscious Cafeteria

I cannot believe that Ahimsa is already turning five. What started as a casual conversation at my own dinner table—just trying to figure out safer, healthier options for my kids—has turned into something way bigger...
Sustainable Halloween Ideas | Popcorn in Ahimsa Dishware

Spooktacular Ideas for a Sustainable Halloween Celebration

Halloween’s got it all—costumes, candy, and decorations that are spooky. But behind all that fun is a sneaky problem: waste. Think about how much is involved here — plastic pumpkins you use once, cheap costumes...
Sustainable Fall Festival Ideas | Snacks in Ahimsa Dishware Surrounded by Leaves

Autumn Extravaganza: Create a Cozy Fall Festival at Home

This autumn feels like such a nice little break after a scorcher of a summer and spring. Air is cooler, days are shorter -- autumn is an excuse to slow down, throw on some knitwear...
Eco-friendly first birthday gifts | Ahimsa Set with Bow

Celebrate Turning One with These Thoughtful and Sustainable Gifts

A baby’s first birthday is a big deal. It marks a year of incredible growth, loads of love, and all those tiny, magical moments that make parenting such a wild ride. It’s definitely a reason...
Fall Family Meals | Family Eating Meals on Ahimsa Dishware

Cozy Up with Seasonal September Meals The Family Will Love

September... The month when school routines kick back in and pumpkin patches pop up everywhere. Apples practically beg to be picked, and we trade flip-flops for boots. We start to crave meals that warm us...
Montessori Family Activities | Snacks on Ahimsa Plate

Family-Friendly Fall Activities with a Montessori Twist

There’s always a bit of a bittersweet feeling when summer is on its way out — the long, sunny days start their fade, backyard barbecues and beach trips are memories. Even so, I get excited...
Best Toddler Plates | Toddlers Snacking and Playing

Best Plates to Make Every Meal a Happy Meal for Your Toddler

I can still picture those early days with my little one. Every single meal felt like a mini-war. She’d shove her plate away, toss food across the room (spaghetti was definitely her go-to), and scream...

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