Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams’ husband, sets an exceptional standard as a father with his endless creativity and unfailing dedication to their daughters Olympia and Adira. His focus on their happiness can be seen throughout all he does for them from indulgent breakfast traditions to creating educational yet enjoyable experiences; recently his love was put on full display when his eldest daughter Olympia received an unexpected and thoughtful present!
Ohanian has carried on his family tradition of pancake-making since inheriting it from his own father, which began nearly five decades ago. Not only is pancake-making delicious food; but for Ohanian it provides him with an outlet and connection opportunity with his daughters; each pancake crafted by “Papa Pancakes” serves up creative, delicious masterpieces such as creative shapes of hamburgers or Disney princesses to even lifelike portraits of Olympia.
One of Ohanian’s latest creations was dedicated to transforming his little girl into a pancake ballerina. He intricately used gray, beige, and pink batters to masterfully depict Olympia in a ballet pose. Despite the occasional challenges—like when an attempt at an ice cream cone-shaped pancake humorously went awry—Ohanian embraces these moments with humor and shares them with his followers, who have come to look forward to his #PapaPancakes updates.
The introduction of Ohanian’s younger daughter, Adira, to this breakfast tradition captures a sweet expansion of this family ritual, with Olympia playing a part in welcoming her sister. These shared moments underscore the importance of family bonds and create lasting memories for both girls.
Ohanian also utilizes these culinary creations as an educational tool, teaching his daughters about shapes, colors, and even storytelling through the art of pancake design. This innovative approach to learning has transformed their breakfast table into an enriching and enjoyable learning environment.
Papa Pancakes: A Delicious Educational Tool
Ohanian recently shared at Lingo’s Spike Sessions alongside Serena Williams that Papa Pancakes tradition provides not just nourishment for body but also mind. When Olympia was younger, Ohanian used pancakes as part of her alphabet education in interactive breakfast sessions at Papa Pancakes – contributing significantly towards Olympia learning to read. Williams empathically agreed, emphasizing their dual benefits of nourishment and education from these pancakes.
Alexis Ohanian exemplifies how parents can successfully engage in meaningful ways with their child’s lives despite any busyness, setting an excellent example. Through his actions he not only creates enjoyable memories for his daughters but is setting an admirable precedent as an outstanding parent for others to emulate.