Family

Parental Involvement in Children's Education is Crucial 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. Be Child Care Aware: Know the Law! Fair Labor Standards For Preschools And Child Care Centers Labor laws sometimes are confusing, and there’s no exception in the case of those for operating child-care centers. Be Child Care Aware: Arm Yourself With Skills To Tackle Terrible Tantrums Temper tantrums aren’t uncommon in young children. The key for adults is learning how to deal with them, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. Positive Caregiver-Child Relationships Important In Children’s Development Early childhood education and quality of child care affect children’s social and cognitive development, and attachment to a caregiver can be a positive factor in that development. Field Trips Help Children Learn Through Experiences Young children learn from their experiences. That’s why field trips play an important role in the curriculum for young children involved in day care or school. Tommy the Trustworthy Turtle Click image on the right to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about trustworthiness. more...

Hazards and Threats

Have The Right Answers Before Storm; Take ‘Hurricane Quiz’ Now This game of 20 questions can help you determine whether you and your family will be prepared if a hurricane comes your way, according to LSU AgCenter experts. Disaster Wallet Card If an evacuation or other emergency separates family and friends, you’ll want to find each other. Fill out a card for each close friend and relative. Carry it with you wherever you go. Disaster Information Resources Series These publications are designed to help Louisiana residents recover from floods, storms, extended power outages and other stressful, dangerous events. Preventing Mildew and Decay The secret to mildew prevention is two words -- clean and dry. The solution to mildew problems is --- disinfect and dry. more...

Home

Protecting Water Quality Ensure the integrity of the water quality in your home and reduce the amount of contaminents carried by storwater off your home site. Minimize Use of Environmental Hazards Avoid using chemicals in your home that are potentially harmful to the environment. Your Energy Efficient Home Checklist Use this checklist to explore components and features of your sustainable Louisiana house. Your High-performance Home Checklist Use this checklist to explore features and components of a sustainable Louisiana house. Key Building Science Principles - Essential Pieces of the Puzzle What your goals should include in this region... Geographic Basics- Location, Location Location Important things to remember about the gulf region... more...

Personal Finance

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. Gifts Can Benefit Recipient And Charity At Same Time Spring is full of gift-giving opportunities, but the kinds of gifts have changed for many people. What Color Is Your Money? Money values can cause conflict in relationships. Financial issues are among the leading causes of divorce. Stress and health problems can be cause by worry over money. We learn our money values from many sources. What does money mean to you? Test yourself now. Strategies for Successful Retirement How much money will you need to retire comfortably? The answer depends on your lifestyle expectations and goals. Other factors to consider include the age at which you plan to retire, your life expectancy, the amount and type of employer benefits (if any) and the amount and growth rate of your savings and investments. more...