La Petite Academy Blog

Through our Grow Fit® approach, we help children build healthy habits early by encouraging nutritious choices, active play, and everyday movement that supports their well-being. 

The upcoming back to school season means we’ll soon be back to the morning rush. These two freezer-friendly breakfast recipes make it easy to grab a nutritious meal and go.

With the summer growing season in full swing, local markets are buzzing with fresh, nourishing produce that is as delicious as it is colorful. Save this blog for quick access to an array of recipes and create farm-to-table meals your whole family will love.

Picture this: Evening sunshine, a gentle breeze, an umbrella to provide a little shade, children giggling as they run through the backyard, and the savory smells of dinner sizzling on the grill. Yes, summertime is here!

The onset of the summer season brings warmer months and lots of extra plans outside in the elements. Whether it’s playing in the backyard, enjoying a pool day, or visiting a playground with friends, there are lots of things for parents to keep in mind to keep children safe. 

To bring awareness to the impact allergies have, May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. It was designated as such in 1884 by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) to promote respiratory and immune health.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. It’s an opportunity to honor the influences and contributions this multi-generational group has shared over the years to help shape U.S. history.

Although fruit snacks sold at the store are a quick and easy treat, they are often mostly sugar and don’t contribute much to a nutritious diet. A healthier alternative would be to make your own at home.

The evening routine on weeknights can go by quickly. Many times, there’s little chance to sit down and enjoy some extra family time after a full day of work and school, especially with dinner and bedtime schedules to manage. 

The lack of Vitamin D from the sun’s rays can leave us feeling run down and dragging our feet a bit through the winter months. Even spring can start off feeling gloomy with lots of rain showers in the forecast. 

As experts in the field of early childhood development, we believe in the “Power of Nutrition” to fuel the bodies and minds of children during a very critical period of growth. These formative years are when we nurture their foundation for a successful journey.

Five weeknight dinners all made with meal-prepped chicken and inspired by the Grow Fit^_® menus we use at school.