4 tips on finding the right swim instructor or class
Summer time is here. It’s time to get out your bathing suits and enjoy some fun in the sun!! All three of my kids enjoy the water and we are fortunate enough to be able to beat t
a moms real story about her depression
One of our mommy followers recently approached us and asked if she could write about her experience with postpartum depression. She never thought she would be able to open up about
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
one true way to get in shape – no gimmicks
Ahhhhhhh…The New Year!!! It’s a time to reflect, a time to renew. Personally, I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. So this is not going to be the kind of blog post
jet lag with kids: avoid the 2 am wake-ups
When you are traveling with your kids, especially internationally, one of the toughest things to deal with is the time difference. As adults we are affected by it, but we seem to h
5 tips to survive and thrive during the holidays
Hello, Chai Momma readers! It’s me, Parita from My Inner Shakti, again! I hope each of you is enjoying the last few days of 2014. It’ll be 2015 before we know it. So, the last
tips on preventing childhood obesity
Chaimmomas wanted to welcome a special guest blogger today Poonam Patel. Poonam has been a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for over 10 years. She always had a passion for childr
5 ways to get your mind and body back
My husband and I are at a point in our life where we are content with our family! We have 3 children. My eldest is 6, the middle is 4, and the youngest is 17 months. My husban