more... > Parishes > Rapides > Family & Consumer Sciences > Links to Hurricane Information [Image: Picture of hurricane] The LSU AgCenter provides consumer with helpful information on what to do before and after the storm. The Importance of Hand Washing [Image: Handwashing Demonstration] Quincy Cheek held a handwashing demonstration at New Bethel Community Baptist Church during their health fair. Quincy's Recipe Corner [Image: Recipe Corner logo] Quincy Cheek, the new LSU AgCenter extension agent in nutrition for Rapides Parish, will be featured on the "Jambalaya" television program on News Channel 5 in Alexandria, La., each month. She will be providing viewers with delicious recipes and the nutritional information for consumers to make healthy choices. Child Care Provider Classes [Image: Jane Jones, new childcare provider trainer] Classes for child care providers and child care centers are posted quarterly. For Class A and in-home caregivers, the price is $7.50; for Class B providers, the price is $42.50. The orientation class is mandatory for in-home caregivers, and the price is $10 for that 4-hour class.  more articles... Ways With Figs [Image: "Brown Turkey" Fig] This article contains useful information on preparation and storage of figs. It also contains a fig preserve recipe and the often requested Strawberry-flavored Fig Jam. Helping Children Cope in the Aftermath of Hurricanes [Image: parent and child] During the aftermath of hurricanes the emotional expressions by adults influence the reactions of children in their care. Summer Child Care Provider Training Classes Taught [Image: Child care provider class activities] The following child care provider training classes were scheduled this summer by Jane Jones, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, LSU AgCenter. Lunch 'N Learn Series: Diet Myths & Facts [Image: Diet Myths & Facts flyer] The LSU AgCenter's Lunch 'N Learn Series continues with Vicky Chesser, Registered Dietician with the LSU AgCenter. Vicky will separate the diet myths from the facts. Information is provided on attached flyer. For more information contact Quincy Cheek at 767-3968 or qcheek@agcenter.lsu.edu. Community Healthworx Nutrition Programs [Image: Community Healthworx Class] Classes provided to clientele of free clinic for the working poor. Parenting Classes [Image: Parent and Child] LSU AgCenter sponsored Parenting Classes will be taught the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. starting in July. The location will be: Rapides Parish Extension Office,300 Grady Britt Drive, Alexandria , LA. For more information download the flyer or contact Jane Jones at 473-6501 or emai her at jjones @agcenter.lsu.edu. Summer Splash Fair [Image: Summer Splash] Jane Jones, Family & Consumer Science Agent, and Debra Jackson, Parent Educator, share their parenting resources at the City of Alexandria's Summer Splash Fair. How Do Children Learn? [Image: Child with toy] Children are visual, auditory or kinesthetic learners or a combination of these. There are distinctive differences in their preferences and the way they learn. Preventing Violence in the Preschool Classroom Teaching character education and conflict resolution can reinforce basic attitudes and values of society in a child’s setting. 'Cause We Care Photo Album [Image: Cause We Care Participants] This annual event gives parents and caregivers a chance to learn about services available for their children. More...