tips on helping your child get their homework done
I think it is pretty safe to say that we all have those days where you cannot get your child to sit still and focus, even if it is only a brief period of time. There are days where
egg muffins: healthy recipe on-the-go for the whole family
I don’t know about you, but I hardly have time in the morning to mess with anything difficult for breakfast especially on weekdays. At work one day, one of my co-workers warmed s
on-the-go healthy snacks for kids
Kids like snacks. I make it my job to provide my son with a variety of snack options. At the house, my go-to snacks (in no particular order) are: 1) fruits 2) vegetables 3) organic
6 wishes for my boys
I have many dreams for my two boys. Many aspirations. Many hopes for them. Admittedly, some may be ones that I’m pretty sure I’m not going to accomplish in this lifetim
cauliflower rice recipe
Who would have thought cauliflower could have been made into rice? I mentioned this to my family when I was making it and they literally looked me like I was crazy but guess what
gestational diabetes, not as bad as you think
Dipika is a pharmacist who specializes in diabetes. With her first-born, she experienced Gestational diabetes, which is more common amongst pregnant women than we had realized. In
fitness for the whole family
Last month, I posted about one true way to get into shape: sign-up for a race and buy a cool pair of running shoes. Today, I am writing to say that my gimmick worked. It’s funn
teaching medication safety to preschoolers
Chaimommas want to welcome our guest poster Dipika Patel, PharmD, BCPS,CDE. She is a full-time working mom of a 3 1/2 year old boy and 2 year old girl. She is a Ambulatory Care Cli
teaching your preschooler the concept of homework
So Ayven, my almost 5-year-old is getting ready for Kindergarten this year. I am scared, nervous, excited, sad, pretty much a whole circle of emotions. It’s a huge step for h
8 DIY valentine cards for classmates
Valentines day is just around the corner, and every year we try to make our own valentines for my kiddos classroom,(plus it’s sometimes cheaper this way). I know it can get