Our Blog

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

February 24 is National Chili Day, so celebrate with a warm bowl of chili. Read our blog post for 3 Grow Fit recipes to make at home.

Give your sloppy joes a healthy boost by adding lentils, which are high in iron, B vitamins and fiber!

Does the lack of sunshine during the winter have you dragging your feet and not feeling your best?  If so, you may have a Vitamin D deficiency.  Not only does the sun put a little spring in our step, but it also is converted naturally to Vitamin D in our bodies.  With the lack of […]

Strike a pose! (A yoga pose, that is). A critical part of our educational philosophy here at La Petite Academy is to instill the notion that healthy bodies promote healthy minds. Staying active helps boost kiddos’ productivity in school, and these simple Grow Fit yoga poses can help get their gears turning in preparation for […]

With so many yummy spices, this pollock recipe isn’t just super flavorful, it’s also easy to make and packed with protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids! Click the image below to view the printable PDF. For more healthy recipes for the whole family, be sure to check out our recipes tab here.

This weekend, try our healthy take on Chicken Tikka Masala! With lots of yummy and healthy spices in a creamy tomato sauce, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite! Click the image below to view the full size PDF.

To celebrate the fourth anniversary of our Grow FitTM healthy living initiative, we have some ideas for keeping your family healthy throughout the season. As the weather turns cooler and we spend less time outdoors, it doesn’t mean we have to give up healthy life choices. Here’s a few ways to celebrate fitness this October—and […]

We’ve designed Grow Fit® to help pave the way for a lifetime of healthy habits. By encouraging balanced nutritional practices and physical activity in early childhood, we’re helping prevent chronic disease later in life. We’re targeting these goals to help build a generation of healthy children: Physical Activity: 1-2 hours every day. Screen Time: At school, […]

Today we were honored to be recognized by the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) for the work we do every day to help children Grow Fit and learn to make healthy choices. Speaking at the fifth Annual Building a Healthier Future Summit, PHA President and CEO Larry Soler recalled the impression our children made […]

May 20th is Pick Strawberries Day and to celebrate, we wanted to share some interesting facts about the delicious berry. Check them out below and then gather your family together to go out and pick some of your own!