The Overwhelmed Mommy’s Jenn Hallak joined First 5 LA’s Gabriel Sanchez on January 22 for a conversation on positive parenting.

As a mother of almost two – Ava, nearly 3, and a baby boy due in March – Jenn has always strived to be a positive parent to minimize stress and support her child’s emotional development.

Gabriel and Jenn talk about everything from how to create a behavioral routine with multiple caregivers to how to talk about traumatic events with your child. Check out the replay on Facebook (and like our page while you’re at it!) or watch below and let us know which tip you found most helpful!




First 5 LA Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

First 5 LA Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

Statutes require First 5 LA to annually issue a report of its financial position and activity. Below are the Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports of the Los Angeles County Children and Families First – Proposition 10 Commission (First 5 LA) for the last five years....

First 5 LA Responds to Governor Newsom’s Proposed FY 2026-2027 State Budget

November Board Meeting Recap: Mental Models for Change

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer November 19, 2025 The Board of Commissioners convened on November 13 for its last meeting of the year. During the meeting, Commissioners approved the annual records disposition, authorized receipt of funds for the Welcome Baby...

Community Voice for Housing Equity Request for Proposals (RFP)

POSTING DATE: NOVEMBER 21, 2025 DUE DATE: DECEMBER 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) UPDATE(S): December 4, 2025: The Community Voice for Housing Equity RFP Q&A has been posted under the  Questions and Answers section December 5, 2025: The following has been...

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