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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!

The Pediatrician Kitchen

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Stainless Steel Dishes | Snacks in Ahimsa Dishware

A Sustainable Summer Send Off

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

I can already hear those school bells ring, even though summer's not quite over. Back-to-school season is creeping up again, and it feels like just yesterday we were chasing fireflies and building sandcastles. I love...
Benefits of Stainless Steel | Arrangement of Stainless Steel Plates

Why Stainless Steel is the Must-Have for Every Modern Family

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

When my mom saw my kids using plastic plates, she wasn’t having any of it—and, honestly, she was onto something. Back in India, we always used stainless steel. It was just what everyone did. But,...
How to Deal with Picky Eaters | Ahimsa Plate with Snacks

Turn Mealtime Struggles into Triumphs with These Tools for Picky Eaters

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

We’ve all been there, right? You put in the effort to whip up a healthy meal, and your kid just wrinkles their nose and says “no way.” They didn’t even try it first! Take the...
Family Meals | Parent Feeding Child

Make Family Meals a Joyous Time to Reset and Reconnect

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

The end of summer is bittersweet. The long days and the hot weather will stick around for a while, but as we pass the solstice and the days get a little shorter, we can all...
Back to School Lunches | Parent and Child Pack Lunch

Create Irresistibly Healthy Back-to-School Lunches Kids Will Crave

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Ever get that buzz of excitement opening up your lunchbox as a kid, hoping for something special inside? Maybe it was a favorite snack or a note from home. Even now, all these years later,...
Healthy On the Go Snacks | Child Snacking

Delicious On-The-Go Snacks to Keep Your Family Fueled

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Keeping your family fueled with healthy snacks while juggling work, kids, and everything else can be a real challenge. As a pediatrician and mom, I get it – life gets hectic.  Every kid gets hangry...
Healthy Eating Habits for Kids | Mom and Child Feed Baby

Healthy Eating Habits for Kids: A Pediatrician's Guide

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

If you've ever hidden pureed cauliflower in your kid's mac and cheese or disguised spinach as a superhero smoothie, please know - you're not alone. As a pediatrician, I'm often asked by parents, "How do...
Clean Ingredients | Spread of Produce

Clean Ingredients Shopping List for Healthy, Happy Families

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

A pediatrician's guide to clean eating for families: decode labels, find healthy swaps for picky eaters, and make mealtime fun.
School Milk Programs | Case of Milk Cartons

Get the Funding You Need to Upgrade to Milk Dispensers in Schools

By Dr. Manasa Mantravadi

Anyone who has spent time in school cafeterias can call out the sheer volume of discarded milk cartons overflowing from trash bins. It’s heartbreaking to see so much waste, and mixed in with the milk...

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