After a disastrous night out with their children, Joey and Dorsa Parsi decided it was time to create a kid-friendly restaurant that also delivers fresh, healthy food. Since its founding in 2008, Giggles N’ Hugs, Inc. (OTCQB: GIGL) has opened three locations in some of Southern California’s premier malls. The company’s innovative restaurant concept includes a huge play area where children can safely play while parents watch in the surrounding restaurant. Within this exciting play area, children can mingle and socialize with other children and parents while practicing important development skills.
According to eXtension.org, social skills learned in childhood prepare people for adulthood. Skills learned earlier make up the foundation of future relationships with family members, friends, co-workers, etc. These skills are then honed and developed over time. The interaction with other children and adults in a safe and well-structured environment allows children to strengthen their social abilities in a healthy way.
With its life-size pirate ship, play castle, climbable green dragon, and various toys and play kitchens, children have the opportunity to practice sharing and taking turns at Giggles N’ Hugs. Children can also learn how to make new friends and be a part of a team. The restaurant offers fun activities every 30 minutes, such as kids’ karaoke, dance parties, arts and crafts, face painting, scavenger hunts and more, which help kids learn to respect non-parent figures while strengthening their communication skills. Just by having fun with others while parents enjoy their delicious meals, children at Giggles N’ Hugs address separation anxiety while developing some independence.
Though Giggles N’ Hugs is a successful pioneer in combining play with healthy food, the overall social, mental, and emotional opportunities it presents for childhood development are apparent. Not only will the restaurant continue to offer a safe place for children and parents to eat, but it will also help children learn valuable life skills through interaction and activity.
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