Family Resources

Parenting Resources for La Petite Academy Daycare

No parent has all the answers. Even the best of us need some help and guidance from time to time. So use the child care, childhood development and upbringing articles and reference materials below whenever life — or your little one — throws you a curveball.

Dr. Doug’s Pediatric Health Tips

La Petite Academy is not only committed to your child’s early education, but to their overall well-being. Read on for great advice on seasonal illnesses, tips for keeping your child healthy and much more from our medical expert, Dr. Doug Campbell.

• Sun-Smart Tips
• Hydrate With Water
• Understanding Febrile Seizures
• Stretching Is Important for Everyone…Including Children!
• Influenza (Flu) Prevention
• Medication Safety
• Pediatric Dental Health
• School Readiness
• Insect Repellents
• Enjoying the Summer Sun
• The Essentials of a Home First Aid Kit
• Childhood Allergies
• Pediatric Asthma
• Curbing Childhood Obesity
• Preventing the Spread of Germs
• What’s Going Around?: Whooping Cough
• The Importance of Getting a Flu Vaccination

Parenting and Child-Rearing Resources

Every day, we hear from parents who have concerns or questions about child care, childhood development and upbringing. To help answer some of these questions, we’ve compiled and written a variety of child-rearing articles.

Focus on Health and Safety for Your Child

• Car Seat Safety
• Family Vacation Tips
• Is My Child Getting Enough Sleep?
• Is Your Child Over Scheduled?
• Summertime Safety and Fun

Guiding Your Child’s Behavior

• Dealing with Your Child’s Challenging Behaviors
• Help Your Child Make Good Choices
• Helping Children Cope with Stressful Times
• Is Conflict Healthy for Children?
• Punished by Rewards Part 1
• Punished by Rewards Part 2
• The Fine Art of Sharing

The Art of Parenting

• Helping Children through Life’s Transitions
• How Do I Potty Train My Child?
• Loving Children Unconditionally
• Talking with Your Child about Difficult Subjects
• The Importance of Community for Young Children

Understanding Your Child’s Development

• Promoting Healthy Cognitive Development in Your Child
• Promoting Healthy Language Development in Your Child
• Promoting Healthy Physical Development in Your Child
• Promoting Healthy Social-Emotional Development in Your Child

Your Child’s Educational Journey

• Family/School Relationship
• How Does Your Child Learn?
• The Answer Is Play
• The Great Outdoors
• The Importance of Imagination
• Transitioning Back into School