Pita Pizza for Father’s Day #First5LA
Happy Father’s Day to all the daddies! Today is a time to appreciate the male figure in the household. Whether it’s a loving grandfather, uncle, and older brother, their presence make a world of difference in a home. A male role model is essential in a child’s life. It not only builds healthy, emotional development but enhances behavioral, academic and physical well-being.
A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend First 5 LA’s Father’s Day celebration. In an effort to relay the importance of a Father in a child’s life, the organization organized a day full of “daddy and me” activities. From soccer clinics, to story time, to creating a meal together. Any moment with dad is a special moment that enhances the life of a child.
First 5 LA is a Los Angeles organization that is dedicated to increasing the number of physically and emotionally healthy Los Angeles County children ages 0 to 5. The organization has served as a catalyst in bringing communities together and uniting organizations, businesses, and schools to provide resources and services for families and their children.
Family activities such as a household chore, tossing a ball, reading, drawing on the sidewalk with chalk and even a staring contest can build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment and pride for your child. Asking questions such as “how was school today?” or “which is your favorite?” is a great way to help grow your little one’s vocabulary and mental abilities.
Playing hoops with Pops.
I love to use cooking as an educational platform. That’s why I was so happy when I saw that First 5 LA included some healthy recipes developed by Chef Aaron Perez for First 5 LA’s bilingual resource page, Ready, Set Grow! These recipes are easy, fun and healthy for an afternoon of “daddy and me” time.
Visit Ready, Set, Grow! for great parenting resources. You can also follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
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