WNBA star Lisa Leslie launches new parent kit and talks about her impending motherhood
WNBA superstar Lisa Leslie helped First 5 California launch their updated Kit for New Parents by handing out kits at the Grove’s Kids Club in Los Angeles on Thursday. The kit is a free comprehensive parenting resource that includes everything, from practical advice on prenatal care, to information on a child’s first years. The kit has a retail value of about $75, the Kit for New Parents is free to all new and expecting parents in California.Lisa is going to be a parent herself – she is expecting her first baby, a son, in June. Of her impending motherhood, Lisa said:
It is so incredible having a baby, but I wish they were born with their own instruction manual.
Lisa won’t be needing an instruction manual herself, given she helped update this new parent kit. It includes information for new parents on nutrition, safety, quality child care, health, discipline and early learning.The new Kit also includes an educational DVD with parenting advice from prominent child development experts and celebrity parents, such as talk show host Cristina Saralegui, Rob Reiner, Phylicia Rashad, Gloria Estefan, Andy Garcia and Jamie Lee Curtis.
For more information on First 5 California, also known as the California Children and Families Commission, visit www.ccfc.ca.gov.
- Posted on Apr 6, 07 at 8:39AM
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April 7th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
I am very happy for Lisa Leslie for new son. I alway love you, Lisa Leslie the best my favorite basketball player! What is her son’s name? I hope you will have a daughter someday. I will miss you when you dont play for Los Angeles Sparks out of season. I hope you will teach your son who will play basketball and he should go to USC in the future! and also I hope Lakers will hire him too!
April 8th, 2007 at 11:23 am
Lisa Leslie is truly a wonderful woman. About 5 years ago, I worked with a non-profit group that hosted self-esteem workshops for preteen girls. During these, girls in middle school would spend one day learning about self-esteem and self-confidence. We always had celebrity guests, and during my favorite day, Lisa Leslie was one of them. She spoke to the girls, and she’s an amazing role model. She cares about what’s important, and she really wanted to make a difference in the girls’ lives. She’s going to be a GREAT mommy! Congratulations!
April 8th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
I’m really glad for lisa leslie. I hope she enjoys life much more now that a son will be part of her life. My best wishes in the upcomind months Lisa!!! i’m so happy for u.
I will however miss u in this years season but do come back soon u’re the best!!!! xx
April 9th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
HI,I AM VERY HAPPY FOR YOU LISA,BUT I AM GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH THIS SEASON BECAUSE YOU ARE MY FAVORITE LADY PLAYER AND I HPOE THE TEAM WIL BE HUMBLE AND GO OUT AND TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AND I KNOW YOU WILL KEEP THEM ENCOURAGED.WISHING YOU ,YOUR HUSBAND AND THE NEW ADDITION THE VERY BEST.LOVE YOU GIRL.
April 10th, 2007 at 1:31 am
I must say that I will miss u Lisa this season. You are the main reason why I anticipate the WNBA season every year. I have met you a couple of times and each time is like meeting the queen of england. You are truely royalty in my book and you are the best player in the world. Congradulations on your new addition and I hope you plan on trying for a girl, because it will be a sad day for me and alot of others when you are not playing anymore. So maybe you can continue your legacy with a baby “SMOOTH” on the court. Love You Lady !!!