| [Image: ChildCare Provider Training]Child Care Provider Classes Provides information on how to register for Child Care Provider classes sponsored by the LSU AgCenter. |
| Let's Talk Turkey It’s important to be careful when you handle turkey. Thawing, stuffing, cooking, serving and storing leftovers should be done properly to prevent food borne illness, often called food poisoning. Follow the rules and the guidelines to keep your turkey safe and delicious. |
| Tips for the Holidays The holidays should be a relaxing time to visit with family and friends, but too often the stress of entertaining can make the season less enjoyable. |
| [Image: Family]Parenting These articles provide insights into how parents should approach common issues. |
| [Image: 3 day food supply]Preparing Your 3-Day Emergency Food Supply Food is a necessity for life, and as a result, a three-day emergency food supply is something you hear a lot about when hurricane season approaches. Many people are not sure what makes up a three-day emergency food supply. It actually involves more than just the food. |
| [Image: Food Safety Information]Food Safety After the Storm Information on food safety regarding hurricanes and refrigerated foods. |
| [Image: breakfast]Breakfast is Important Breakfast is usually considered the most important meal of the day, but one-fourth of children ages 6 to 11 miss that meal. |
| [Image: school bus]Prepare for the First Day of School As the first day of school approaches, many parents find themselves anxious about how their children will adjust. |
| [Image: water]Dehydration in Children Soaring summer temperatures can be a great threat to active kids, resulting in dehydration and heat-related illness. |
| [Image: family]Families Eating Together Family members should eat together throughout the year. You always hear that family time is very important during the holidays, and eating together as a family allows you to spend more time with loved ones. |
| [Image: Family Rituals]Family Rituals News article about family rituals from LaSalle Parish Extension Agent Kimberly Evans |
| [Image: children and money]Children and Money Although it takes years for children to develop a sound sense of money and how to use it, summer provides a perfect time for parents to lay a foundation for children to form positive money management skills. |
| [Image: bus]Back to School Preparation Provides information on preparing your child for going back to school -- or to a new school. |
| [Image: Family Fun-Families Growing Together]Family Fun-Families Growing Together Newsletter This newsletter is designed to provide information to parents on child development, guidance, discipline, child and family literacy, and building character in young children. |
| [Image: gardening]Gardening Fun for Children News article about gardening with children from LaSalle Parish Extension Agent Kimberly Evans. |
| [Image: barbeque]Barbecue Safety News article on barbecue safety from LaSalle Parish Extension Agent Kimberly Evans |
| [Image: news article]Children and the Internet News article about children and the Internet from LaSalle Parish Extension Agent Kimberly Evans. |
| [Image: identity theft]Identity Theft Article on how to protect yourself against identity theft. |
| [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. |
| [Image: help your heart]Smart Choices: Help Your Heart The foods you eat now can help you have a healthy heart all your life. Eating too much fat when you’re young can lead to heart problems as you grow older. Help your heart by making healthy food choices. |
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