StrongStart™ Practice for Dads
Where kids play freely, and dads gain insight about what matters.
The first three years of a child’s life are critical in developing lifelong confidence, curiosity, and people skills.
Early Engagement’s StrongStart™ Practice provides an engaging space where infants and toddlers can play freely, explore their environment, and build social skills, while dads relax, connect, and get insights from a Strong Start™ Guru who leads the session.
Discussion topics will include boundaries, relationships, mental development, sleep, pre-literacy skills, and any other topics that emerge within the group.
Being a dad is the role you were wired by nature to play— but as with all things, you can get better with practice.
StrongStart™ Saturdays at Virginia Avenue Park
Reserve your spot in the infant or toddler session:
Infants, Toddlers, Dads!
Join us for free StrongStart™ In-Person Practice every Saturday morning at Virginia Avenue Park. Facilitated by Ben Swett, Founder and Executive Director of Early Engagement, kids play freely and explore an engaging environment with other kids, while dads gain insight and connect to other dads in their community.
Let mom sleep in, and spend your Saturday mornings with us— there’s free coffee, and the Pico Boulevard Farmer’s Market is just outside!
StrongStart™ Practice is provided completely free of charge through a partnership between SMMUSD’s Child Development Services, the City of Santa Monica, and Early Engagement
StrongStart™ Saturdays FAQ
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2200 Virginia Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90405Workshop Room # 5 (next to the Playground)
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StrongStart™ is oriented towards the unique role dads play— but all are welcome!
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Yes! This incredible program is provided for free through a partnership between the SMMUSD Child Development Service, Early Engagement, and the City of Santa Monica.
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We encourage you to come without your partner— it’s a great chance for them to sleep in, exercise, or enjoy farmers market!