more... > Parishes > Lincoln > Family & Consumer Sciences > March 2009 - August 2009 Class Schedule [Image: Child care, Ruston. Class, Registration, Form] You can download the registration form and the class schedule here. October 2008 - March 2009 [Image: Child Care Provider Louisiana] Here you can download the schedule and the registration form for the classes. January - February 2009 Parenting Class Schedule [Image: Office of Community Services] You can look up your Parish OFS Class schedule here. You will survive financially hard times [Image: finacial crisis] You’re not alone if you’re experiencing financial pain during these tough times. The number of people claiming unemployment benefits has reached a record number, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Dozens of big businesses have announced massive layoffs. Some workers are keeping their jobs but finding their salaries cut. Retirees watch while their nest eggs dwindle in value.  more articles... Breast Milk Study [Image: flyer] Are you pregnant? Are you planning on breast feeding? The Division of Human Nutrition and Food at Louisiana State University is recruiting pregnant women who live in the Baton Rouge area planning on breast feeding to participate in a research study. For more information contact Julissa at 225-578-7160 or e-mail her at : jsalgu1@lsu.edu When Your Income Drops A sudden reduction in family income can be a traumatic experience, both psychologically and financially. The hardship can be minimized with a proactive approach. Living Well Newsletter [Image: Living Well Newsletter] A quarterly newsletter from the LSU AgCenter's Family and Consumer Sciences Division. Children in the Middle Series: Coping With Stress and Change [Image: Children in the Middle Series] Marital separation and divorce can be two of the most difficult events in an adult’s life. Follow these tips to help you cope. Be Child Care Aware! Quality Caregiver Makes Difference; Know What To Look For [Image: kid with caregiver] 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. Asthma: Bad News and Good News Asthma is a disease that makes it difficult to breathe during an attack. Asthma attacks are set off by triggers,which are different for different people.