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| Strategies for Helping Youth Cope with Disaster After any disaster, children are most afraid that the event will recur, that they or someone they love will be hurt or killed, that they may be separated from those they love and be left alone. Here are strategies to help caregivers help affected children. |
| [Image: family]Be Child Care Aware: Know Your Child-care Options Are you in the market for child care? Do you want to find just the right setting for your child, but you don't know enough about the all options to choose one? It may be time for some expert advice. |
| Policies That Exclude Sick Children Protect Others Child-care programs have sick child policies in place for the safety and protection of the children they serve. |
| Check Written Policies Of Child-Care Providers It is important to ask about all the policies a child-care center may have in place, and if they are fulfilling all requirements mandated by state law. |
| Infants, Toddlers Need Environment That’s Welcoming, Responsive Infants and toddlers need environments that are welcoming and responsive. |
| [Image: Reading to Child Photo]Be Child Care Aware: Reading To Children Helps Develop Important Literacy Skills Literacy activities are an important part of any early childhood curriculum, stresses LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe, who says introducing children to literacy occurs in many ways. |
| [Image: girl with apple]Be Child Care Aware: Good Nutrition Important For Young Children Nutrition plays an important role in a child’s physical and mental growth, as well as his or her future health, stresses LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| [Image: child playing with toy in sand]Appropriate Toys for Appropriate Ages It’s critical for child-care providers to choose wisely because the right toy can stimulate child development. |
| [Image: blocks]Be Child Care Aware: Building Blocks Help With Foundations Of Early Learning Building blocks can serve as a major foundation in helping children to learn important skills, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. Gioe explains that child-care and early childhood educational programs most often arrange their classrooms into a series of "learning centers," and she says the area involving blocks is one of the most important. |
| [Image: child playing in sand]Be Child Care Aware: Can You Recognize Appropriate Toys? Parents and grandparents often face the challenge of deciding what toys are appropriate for their children or grandchildren. The same thing is true of child-care providers seeking new toys for their child-care centers. |
| Starting A Child-care Program – Things To Think About Caring for children can be an exciting and rewarding field, but it’s also a huge responsibility, so an LSU AgCenter child-care associate says there are many factors to consider before starting a child-care business. |
| Quality Caregiver Makes Difference; Know What To Look For To assist in making decisions about quality child care, parents can look for certain personal traits when selecting a caregiver for their child. |
| Training A Must For All Child-Care Providers A look at how early care providers' education levels affect the overall quality of child care. |
| [Image: Girl in Garden]Child Safety in the Garden Spending time in the landscape with children, especially young ones, requires adults to pay careful attention. Just as you would childproof an indoor room, it’s important to take safety precautions in the yard to keep young ones safe. |
| [Image: Parents Brochure]Be Child Care Aware - Parents The LSU AgCenter’s “Be Child Care Aware!” educational program is designed to educate parents and child-care providers about quality childcare. This brochure is filled with tips about getting quality childcare for their children. |
| Multicultural Curricula Foster Respect of Others Early care and education programs should offer a multicultural curriculum. |
| [Image: kid with caregiver]Be Child Care Aware! Quality Caregiver Makes Difference; Know What To Look For A quality caregiver makes all the difference during the early years of a child’s development, so parents need to look for indications of quality when entrusting their children to others, says LSU AgCenter specialist Dr. Becky White. |
| Choosing Child Care Going back to school may mean sending your child to child care. This article tells you what to look for in choosing child care. |
| Helping Children Deal with Disaster Hurricanes have brought crisis into the living rooms of all Americans. Once again, the trauma of such events has struck at the heart of America. Dealing with natural disasters is difficult enough for all to comprehend. The lives of all will be changed forever. It is incredibly more difficult when young people and children are involved and are the victims. |
| Quality Early Care Essential For Healthy Development An increasing body of research shows that quality child-care and educational programs early in a child’s life has a profound impact on their development. |
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| [Image: children with caregiver]Caregiver Education Increases Child-care Quality One of the indicators of quality child care is the educational level of caregivers. Unfortunately, Louisiana child caregivers rank as some of the least-educated providers in the nation, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Several Factors Come Into Play When Selecting Quality Child Care A variety of factors should be considered when parents are attempting to find quality child care for their children. While cost and convenience are important considerations, parents should also consider their children’s ages, abilities, interests and personalities. Beliefs and attitudes about education, training, child guidance, nutrition and health are also major considerations. |
| Be Child Care Aware! Several Factors Come Into Play When Selecting Quality Childcare A variety of factors should be considered when parents are attempting to find quality child care for their offspring. |
| Help Children Cope With Crisis Many children and young adults sustained both physical and emotional injuries from tragedies associated with the recent storm and the days that followed. It’s important to help them cope with those issues, says LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Diane Sasser. |
| Help your child recover from fearfulness following hurricanes (Distributed 09/07/08) A child may continue to be fearful following a hurricane because of the uncertainty of the future. “A child can mix up real fear and make-believe fear. This is OK, and a parent or other care-giver can help in many ways,” says LSU AgCenter family and consumer sciences specialist Becky White. |
| Lesson Plans Help Educators Help Youth To Cope With Hurricanes To help educators and caregivers help youth cope with the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the LSU AgCenter 4-H Youth Development program is reviewing and recommending curriculum materials that emphasize hands-on activities. |
| Tips for Teachers: Managing Strong Emotional Reactions in the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina A large-scale tragedy like Hurricane Katrina can cause strong and deeply-felt reactions in children and adults. Emotional expressions by adults will influence the reactions of children and youth. Teachers can help children deal with their feelings by closely monitoring their own emotional situation and the children in their care as well as modeling healthy coping strategies. |
| Keeping Sick Children Out Of Child-care Centers Protects Others Parents who depend on child-care centers need to know the policies of their center and to keep in mind that those policies are designed to keep disease outbreaks from spreading to all children. |
| Planning Healthy Menus Helps Ensure Healthy Children Planning healthy menus to help ensure healthy children. |
| Make Sure Children Are Receiving Quality Care One way to ensure those things are happening is to plan a surprise visit to your child’s child-care center to observe the conditions. Here are a few things the LSU AgCenter expert says to consider looking for and inquiring about on such a visit. |
| Outdoor Play Provides Rich Environment For Learning Children need to spend time outdoors. This article discusses ways to asses the safety of playgrounds for young children. |
| Infants, Toddlers Need Welcoming, Responsive Environment Child-care environments play an important role in the healthy growth and development of infant and toddlers. Since infants and toddlers spend a large portion of their day in routines such as saying hello or good-bye, getting dressed, diapering, toileting and mealtime, the child-care environment should reflect these important shared learning times. The environment provided for infants and toddlers should be welcoming and responsive to both children and their families. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Help Toddlers Learn Not To Bite Biting is a common behavior for children who are one year to two years old – particularly children in group care. |
| Be Child Care Aware! Know What It Takes To Be A Better Consumer of Child Care Shopping for quality child care? There are things you can do to become a better consumer of quality child care and at the same time help your children by providing the very best in caregiving. |
| Child Care Center Director Qualifications - Do You Have What it Takes? Directing a child-care program is exhausting, not to mention complicated, so it is paramount that a dedicated, knowledgeable person oversees these operations. This article will explore some of the many qualifications needed to be an effective child care center director. |
| Understanding Infants, Toddlers May Eliminate Biting Behaviors Toddlers bite because it is a natural part of their growth and development. This article will look at some strategies parents and caregivers alike can implement to prevent biting behavior. |
| Shop For Quality Child Care With more and more parents working and the need for child care increasing, parents need to plan carefully for quality child care for their children. You can do many things to become a better consumer of quality child care, according to LSU AgCenter specialist Dr. Becky White. |
| Don’t Let Child Care Choices Overwhelm You (Distributed July 2006) Choosing the right kind of child care is one of the most daunting tasks any parent will ever have to do. Countless emotions flood a new mother at the mere thought of letting someone else care for her tiny bundle of joy. |
| Many Child-Care Options Available To Suit Family Needs Many families who aren’t quite satisfied with their child care arrangements find August the right time to search for new options, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Arm Yourself With Skills To Tackle Terrible Tantrums Temper tantrums aren’t uncommon in young children. The key for adults is learning how to deal with them, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
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| Malnutrition Impairs U.S. Children’s Health, Behavior Some 13 million children in the United States live in homes with limited access to a sufficient food supply. A new generation of research demonstrates a direct link between inadequate food supply and a poorer overall health status among U.S. children, according to LSU AgCenter food and nutrition expert Dr. Annrose Guarino. |
| Daily Routines Offer Children Security By following a routine and providing a predictable einvironment, children can feel secure in their child care environment and learn that they can trust their caregivers to meet their needs. |
| Changing Classes Can Be Stressful For Children Some of the most stressful times children experience come when they move from one classroom to another. There are many things parents and caregivers can do to facilitate a smooth move from one classroom to another. |
| Child Care Environment Rating Scales Four environmental rating scales are in use now: (1) Early Childhood Environment, (2) Infant and Toddler Environment, (3) Family Day Care Environment and (4) School-Age Care Environment. (PDF Format Only) |
| Choosing Quality Child Care Checklist One of the most important decisions you have to make as a parent is choosing a child care program. This checklist can assist you in comparing child care options to make the best choice for you and your child. (PDF Format Only) |
| Looking for Child Care? Need Training? Use this state map to locate your contact for assistance or training. (PDF Format Only) |
| Quality Child Care - How do you know if your child is receiving it? 5 Things Parents Can Do to Ensure Quality Care for Their Child (PDF Format Ony) |
| The Louisiana Child Care Assistance Program Do you need help paying your child care? The Louisiana Department of Social Services’ Child Care Assistance Program administers services for families eligible for child care assistance in the state. Information on how to apply included. (PDF Format Only) |
| Types of Child Care Finding just the right child care setting for your child can prove to be a difficult task. Being informed can help make your decision a little easier. (PDF Format Only) |
| Questions & Answers A message board for childcare providers and families seeking childcare. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Caregiver Education Increases Child-care Quality One of the indicators of quality child care is the educational level of caregivers. Unfortunately, Louisiana child caregivers rank as some of the least-educated providers in the nation, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Age Groups React Differently To Calamity Children's reactions to disaster depend on their age and maturity. Their responses also are affected by how close they are to the event, their level of exposure to it through TV and how they see their parents react. |
| Help Children Cope With Post-storm Stress Although children, as well as adults, cope with stress every day, disasters, such as floods, hurricanes and tornadoes, often are somewhat different. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Week Celebrates Children, Families, Opportunities Hundreds of organizations around the country will celebrate the Week of the Young Child April 3-9, 2005. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Child Care Important Industry, Economic Factor For State Child care may not be what comes to mind when you think of economic development or the state’s major industries, but a recent study by experts from two Louisiana universities shows significant contributions. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Tax Relief Available For Child, Dependent Care Costs Child care is very expensive, but there is some tax relief available to help with that burden, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Variety Of Programs Available Through State Department The Louisiana Department of Social Services offers a variety of programs designed to help children and families – particularly in the area of ensuring quality child care is available. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Quality Early Care Essential For Healthy Development An increasing body of research shows that quality child-care and educational programs early in a child’s life has a profound impact on their development, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. |
| Be Child Care Aware: Keeping Sick Children Out Of Child-care Centers Protects Others Policies that exclude sick children from child-care centers may seem like a hassle to a working parent with a sick child, but those policies are put in place to protect other children, says LSU AgCenter expert Cheri Gioe. |
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