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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!

sweet potato bar

Build-Your-Own Sweet Potato Bar: A Cozy, Wholesome Family Snack or Side

DIY apple donuts are a healthy snack for kids! Use apple slices, nut butter, and fun toppings. No-bake and perfect for parties or after-school treats.
apple donuts healthy snack for kids

DIY Apple “Donuts” Bar: Healthy, Fun Snack Idea for Kids

DIY apple donuts are a healthy snack for kids! Use apple slices, nut butter, and fun toppings. No-bake and perfect for parties or after-school treats.
Practical Gift Ideas for the New Parent in Your Life

What Pediatricians Really Do With All That Leftover Halloween Candy

Halloween is magic — costumes, neighbors, laughter, and of course… leftover Halloween candy. Then November 1st shows up and the questions start flying. “What do I do with all this candy?” “Should I let them...
Practical Gift Ideas for the New Parent in Your Life

The Ultimate Zero Waste Playdate Every Parent Can Host

The zero waste lifestyle doesn’t stop at groceries or laundry routines, it can show up at your next playdate too. And before you think this means hauling a compost bin to the backyard or lecturing...
Smart After-School Snacks from a Pediatrician Mom

The After-School Crash: Pediatrician-Approved Snack Hacks That Save Sanity

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen Let me be real: after school is the hardest time of day in my house. Everyone is tired, hungry, and juggling transitions.If I don’t have a plan, the pantry raids...
Practical Gift Ideas for the New Parent in Your Life

Gift Ideas for the New Parent In Your Life

New parenthood feels a little like living in a foggy dream. One minute you're folding tiny socks, the next you're googling "why is my baby grunting like a goat at 2am" with one hand while...
Easy One-Pot Masala Pulao: Pediatrician Mom’s Diwali Dinner Hack

Doctor Mom Dinners: A One-Pot Reset with a Diwali Twist

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa Evenings are when I feel it most: the 6 p.m. crash. As a pediatrician, I know dinner is one of the most important meals of the day. As...
How Switching To Stainless Steel Saves Families Money

Cost Per Use Shows Why Stainless Steel Saves Families Money

We’ve all got something we’ve used so many times it’s paid for itself a hundred times over. Maybe it’s your go-to pair of jeans, your trusty coffee mug, or that reusable water bottle that’s been...
Avocado Toast Bar: A Pediatrician Mom’s Breakfast Hack

Doctor Mom Breakfast Hack: The Avocado Toast Bar Hack for Calmer, Healthier School Days

Welcome to The Pediatrician Kitchen at Ahimsa Let me be real: following recipes every morning is overwhelming. Even when I make something beautiful, at least one of my kids turns up their nose. So I...

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