Photo from Flickr user Joe Howell 1. Do You Suffer From I’m-so-busy-itis? (The Happiest Mom) “There are some mothers I know who claim to be so chronically over-run with items on their to-do list that I sometimes wonder: how is it even possible to have so much to do, not just sometimes, but constantly?” 2. […]
To some it’s just another holiday on the calendar like Presidents Day or Memorial Day: we put out the flag and maybe have a barbecue celebrating our freedom from the office or school for the day. But to some families like ours, Veterans Day is a big deal. By Sarah Antrim My husband is an Iraq […]
From sports leagues to community centers, there are plenty of things demanding your family’s attention. Children today tend to have jam packed schedules with plenty of kids’ activities available to them. While we are fortunate enough to afford our children plenty of avenues to broaden their horizons, at times we forget to remind them how fortunate they […]
I bring you this post with a balled up tissue stuffed in one nostril, sporting bags under my eyes that might lead strangers to believe I’ve taken up boxing in my free time. Yeah, I’ve got a cold. Not my first cold of the year and probably not my last, but the first one bad […]
Hey Dad, do you get so pumped for sports games that you can’t help but get your family excited too? Does your idea of a family outing include matching jerseys and hot dogs? We’ve got a treat for you! We are giving away a weekend camp with NBA father and son stars Dell and Stephen Curry! […]
While it would be a better world where no children experience the trauma of abuse, loss or violence, it unfortunately isn’t realistic. Many children all over the country deal with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following an exceptionally traumatizing event. Symptoms may include depression, anxiety, nightmares, change in appetite and loss of interest in relationships […]
It may start by hiding in their mother’s skirt as a toddler, and progress into a sense of anxiety so strong it inhibits everything from classroom instruction to proper socialization. While many youngsters are boisterous and creative through imaginative play, some struggle deeply with shyness. Shyness has its positive points, but if your child is […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]