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This healthy, kid-friendly take on the classic dish will have your little ones (and even the adults!) asking for seconds! Whip up this simple dinner recipe tonight!

We strive every day to teach children healthy habits and to help them reach their full potentials. So how do we lead by example? By enhancing our program to even further promote our Grow Fit lifestyle! Check out some of the amazing changes we’ve made at our schools:

Sure, summer isn’t quite here yet, but who says you can’t indulge in some barbecue in the meantime? Today’s featured recipe from our Grow Fit menu is Winter Baked BBQ Chicken. Make this nutritious meal for your family tonight!

Sweet mangoes and raisins blend well with the flavorful curry powder in this chicken salad recipe from our Grow Fit menu! Click the image below to open a printable version of the recipe.

March is National Reading Month! Of course, reading to young children introduces new vocabulary, but studies have shown that there are numerous other benefits, as well. Reading can calm your child, especially in times of stress. It promotes a longer attention span and improved ability to concentrate. It encourages communication and bonding between you and […]

Happy Grow Fit Friday! Each Friday during Nutrition Month, we’re featuring one of our healthy and delicious recipes from our Grow Fit Menu. We hope you’ll go “bananas” for this week’s recipe – scrumptious Monkey Snacks! (Click the recipe below to open a printable PDF version)

Ms. Sandy is the Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at our La Petite Academy in Ankeny, IA and has more than 20 years of teaching experience, including a degree in early childhood elementary education. She has been at La Petite for more than two years, and in her time here has made a lasting impact on her […]

Give your loved ones one (or a few!) of these sweet, thoughtful candy heart notes to remind them of how much you care! We even have blank options available for you to write your own personalized Valentine’s Day messages. Just click the image below to view all 18 printable candy heart notes! Have a Happy Valentine’s […]

As childhood obesity and attention deficit disorders in young children continue to increase, more and more research is being done about the effects of physical activity on children’s health. This research shows that regular exercise is not only vital to physical development, but also brain development in young children. Here are a few examples: Basic […]

Ms. Joyea is the Lead Infant Teacher at our La Petite Academy on South Rainbow Blvd. in Las Vegas, NV. She has been a part of the La Petite team since 2000 but has been working in child care for more than three decades! Read on to learn more about this gifted teacher and why […]

By Katie Serbinski, MS, RD There’s more to food than just taste. Or so that’s what I’ve learned in my six years of studying nutrition science. Food provides our bodies with the nutrients it needs to function, just like fuel to a car. But what foods constitute as healthy? How can you maintain a healthy […]

It won’t be long and your child will be moving up our School Readiness Pathway and heading to a new classroom. We want to ensure this transition is a win-win for your child and for you. Transitions can be stressful, so the sooner we begin thinking about the transition, the easier it will be on […]