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Two and a Half Moms: Chandini Ammineni

Co-founder of Activity Hero Chandini Ammineni pitches to a crowd of investors and fellow entrepreneurs.  Chandini started off her entrepreneurial career building and selling tools to Industrial Automation companies until she was convinced by Shilpa to join the ActivityHero team.

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Two and a Half Moms

Two and a Half Moms: Co-Founders

Co-founders Chandini Ammimeni, Peggy Chang, and Shilpa Dalmia enjoying an afternoon at the pool. ActivityHero was formed when Chandini joined forces with Shilpa and Peggy, each desiring a less time consuming and easier method of selecting activities for their kids.

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Two and a Half Moms

Two and a Half Moms: Shilpa Dalmia

Co-founder Shilpa Dalmia admits that one of her most challenging and satisfying roles has been raising her two kids and seeking out the best for them. She hopes that ActivityHero will help busy parents find the right after-school activities for their children.

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Olympic Activities for Kids: Future Olympians

Becoming an Olympian is obviously no easy task, but getting started in a sport that may eventually lead to podium gold is actually easier than it may seem. Many athletes become inspired and work hard to obtain the elite level of their chosen discipline right in their hometowns. So dream big – and get your […]

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Two and a Half Moms

Two and a Half Moms: Peggy Chang

ActivityHero Co-founder Peggy and her daughter Kaitlyn “traveled” to London while at the Gymnastics Olympic Trial Finals in San Jose, CA. Kaitlyn started training for competitive gymnastics in January and now trains 9 hours a week; but it took Peggy 3 months to get Kaitlyn enrolled in a gymnastics program because she was unsure of where to go! Peggy hopes […]

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Super Activities for Super Kids

Budgeting for Extracurriculars: What’s the Right Amount to Spend?

Kids participate in summer camps and after school programs year round. While family schedules certainly vary by region, one thing seems to be true throughout – kids are busier than ever before, and in turn pocketbooks are being stretched further and further. Between camp, swim lessons, sports team tryouts, art, music and field trips – […]

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The Difference between Mom and Dad

You’ve seen it plastered all over our website—“Moms are Everyday Heroes.” Here at ActivityHero, we are a company run mostly by moms, for moms to help them find the absolute best resources to help raise their child into being a smart, successful, healthy adult. Some of you have asked, what about dad? Well, fret not fathers, we […]

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5 Keys to the Ultimate Date Night for Parents

The saying “two’s company, three’s a crowd” never rang more true than in a house with a child or two… or more. Once parenthood hits, the focus on you and your partner dwindles and shifts almost entirely to the kids. Putting your relationship on the back burner for a while is bound to happen, but […]

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Time-Saving Tips for Busy Moms

Family Frugal Living: How to Live with Less & Get More

We want it all—the big house, the fancy car, all while juggling happy kids and getting a home cooked meal on the table every night. Unfortunately, life can get in the way—especially with kids—and we lose track of spending and end up in a rut. Frugal living doesn’t mean making sacrifices to save a few […]

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The Anti-Athlete: 5 Activities for Kids Who Aren’t Into Sports

You may have had dreams of your son being a football star or your daughter competing in the Olympics, and now that your child is in elementary school it’s clear that goal is not likely to be achieved. While our culture does place a distinct level of importance on being athletic and exceptional at sports, […]

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Heat Wave! 10 Indoor Activities for Kids (that aren’t TV)

Try some of these activities that will give your kids’ bodies and minds a workout, when it’s too hot to be outdoors.

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Top 10 Qualities of a Good Coach for Kids

When it comes to kids’ activities, summer camps or anything else that is part of the life of your child, a good coach or teacher can quickly make or break an experience. From that first soccer coach to a high school music instructor, it’s essential you find someone who truly connects with your son or […]