La Petite Academy Blog

Having healthy snacks to grab on the go is essential for staving off hunger! Try putting together a basket of shelf-stable snack items your children can choose from.

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. 

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!

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.

 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated on the third Monday in January, each year. It’s a federal holiday created to honor the birthday of one of the most influential civil rights leaders of our time.  

Autumn’s here and we’ve got all the Fall Family Fun you’ll ever need! Here are 30 awesome ideas that will put you in the spirit of this spooky season. Carve a pumpkin Go on a hayride Visit a corn maze Go to a pumpkin patch Have fall-themed movie night Go to a fall festival or […]

It’s almost Valentine’s Day and for many people that means Date Night. But that can be challenging with kids. Sometimes you can’t find help or a babysitter when you need it. So, here’s our guide to navigate a family night out to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Be brave, be prepared—and have fun! Pick your restaurant wisely. […]

Summer’s a great time for togetherness. So bring the whole family together to enjoy each other’s company, as well as fun activities, tasty snacks, and plenty of laughs. Indoor Beach Party – Bring the beach to you! It’s easy: Make tropical punch. Serve tropical foods. Set up beach towels (and inflatable palm trees, if you want). […]

At Sprout, we are committed to helping families live easier, healthier and better lives together.  Through our Kindness Counts prosocial campaign we are excited to launch a new initiative designed to teach preschoolers the importance of being kind to yourself. The Be Kind to Yourself Family Challenge will encourage parents to partner with their Sproutlet […]