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Mothers Receive Books For Their Newborns

(TV News, 12/24/07)The LSU AgCenter is helping parents prepare their children for success in school through a family literacy program called the Little Bookshelf. (Runtime: 1 minute, 39 seconds)

Volunteering With Your Family Can Be Year-round Activity
If you are looking for ways to spend quality time with your family during the holiday season, volunteering together can be beneficial to your family as well as someone in need, says LSU AgCenter family resource management expert Dr. Karen Overstreet. But the holidays aren’t the only time you can take part in such activities, Overstreet points out, saying community groups also need volunteers and donations all year long to perform worthwhile services in your area.

Understanding and Working with Teens
This guide discusses the common physical, mental, social and emotional characteristics for high school youth. Keep in mind that no two children develop according to the same schedule and the transitions are gradual. By accepting youth at their current developmental stage and offering challenging growth opportunities to help them make the transition into the next stage.

Parents as Partners
As you and your child join the 4-H program, you’ll want to make the most of the experience. The success of your 4-H club and the kind of experience your child depends greatly upon your parental involvement. 4-H has so much to offer your child through educational programs, contests and special events. Through active participation in 4-H, your child will develop skills that will last a lifetime.

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Give Books To Preschoolers For The Holidays

Books make great holiday gifts for your preschooler. They can be fun and engage your child’s developing mind.

Encourage Children To Help With Meals During Holidays, All Year Long

(Distributed 12/18/06) When children help prepare holiday meals, they can develop a healthy self-concept and an appreciation for food safety.

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.

Policies That Exclude Sick Children Protect Others

Typically, providers require that children be kept from care for a minimum of 24 hours or until symptoms disappear.

Old And Future Memories Important At Thanksgiving

(Distributed 11/13/07) What are your fondest memories of Thanksgiving? What do you want your children and grandchildren to remember – Traditions? Giving? Togetherness?

Lost Traditions May Sadden Thanksgiving

(Distributed 11/09/07) If your Thanksgiving is steeped in family traditions, the occasion can be a difficult one should circumstances change and those traditions are lost.

Attitude Of Gratitude Important For Youth To Learn

(Distributed 11/06/07) Thanksgiving offers families an opportunity to reflect on their many blessings. Youth, however, often take their blessings for granted. How can parents and educators teach young people an attitude of gratitude?

Be Child Care Aware: Follow Safety Tips To Ensure Summertime Fun

Summer is here, and outdoor play ranks as a favorite activity for most young children. But that means safety also should be a concern for parents and caregivers, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.

Outdoor Play Provides Rich Environment For Learning

When choosing a child-care facility it is just as important to visit the outside spaces as it is to tour the classrooms. Playing outdoors provides the opportunity for young children to use and develop their large muscles and cognitive abilities.

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)

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