more... > Parishes > Lafayette > Family & Consumer Sciences > Parental Involvement in Children's Education is Crucial [Image: Adult teaching children] A key to children doing well in school is for parents to be involved in their education. That involvement can take many forms ranging from providing meaningful learning experiences at home to volunteering at school activities. Child Care Environment Rating Scales [Image: Child Care] 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) What Home Builders, Homeowners and Real Estate Agents Think About Mold Athough it is uncommon in most homes, toxic mold, also known as black mold, has become a major issue for some home builders and homeowners in the United States. The effects have run the gamut from disposal to litigation. Living Well Newsletter [Image: Living Well Newsletter] A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division.  more articles... Healthy Kids Newsletter [Image: Healthy Kids] A monthly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter Nutrition Program.