As parents, we are all faced with decisions big and small that need to be made to help our children become awesome little global citizens. Choosing a great educational program and learning environment is a big decision (and one that we have to revisit every year!). But there are also daily decisions that we need to make to help our kids perform at their best. And as insignificant as it may seem in the moment, deciding what to offer for breakfast is one of those critical decisions.
I learned this lesson two years ago when my oldest child’s preschool teacher reported that she was noticing some difficulty with concentration. My mind went into immediate panic mode, thinking she would need to be tested. But her teacher said this: “What is Darah eating for breakfast?”. Darah LOVES bagels, so that is what she was going for most mornings. They were whole grain, so I get points for that, right? But where’s the protein?!?! Her teacher asked me to make sure Darah was getting protein each morning, as well as a supplement with Omega 3s in it. And guess what? It made all the difference!
Darah likes to show me how the good food she eats helps her grow. She’s reaching the tree branches, now! 🙂
I’m so fortunate that one of the BIG decisions I made for my girls (being intentional about where we enrolled them for preschool) resulted in having a teacher who was paying close attention and who could identify a missing link in our daily routines that was having a negative impact on Darah’s ability to grow and learn.
Together, We Learn
If you are seeking a nurturing and caring learning environment for your young child, be they an infant or a kindergartener, or anywhere in between, you might want to check out your nearest La Petite Academy. This is a national program with a solid reputations for curriculum that inspires a lifelong love of learning. And that includes teaching children (and their parents) about proper nutrition and developing a love for good-for-us foods.
La Petite Academy has incredible programs for the work day for working parents, as well as before school and after school programs, Spring Break programs and summer camps. You can schedule a tour to see for yourself, which I highly recommend, as the decision for how to get your child off to the right start with their care is a big one! I think you’ll like what you see at La Petite Academy, from story time to snack time and everywhere in between.
To get more information, check out the La Petite Academy website or follow La Petite Academy on Facebook or Twitter.
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Learning Care Group. The opinions and text are all mine.