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Bullying: What Is It, How to Prevent It and How to Help Victims
Heather Eppinette

One safety hazard that is affecting many children today is bullying. Bullying is a form of youth violence that can come in many forms, such as attacks or intimidation whether physical, psychological, or verbal, a real or perceived power imbalance, and repeated attacks or intimidation between the same children over time.

Lincoln Health Foundation Sponsors Healthy Walking Program
Cathy Judd with Jade Anderson, slogan winner.

The Lincoln Health Foundation is sponsoring a healthy walking program with students in fourth- and fifth-graders and teachers at the Hico Elementary School.

Babysitting as a Business
Avery Maturin shows off the class finger puppets.

Twenty-three youth learned babysitting skills during the LSU AgCenter Babysitting Clinic. Cathy Judd, Family and Consumer Sciences, Extension Agent, said this nine-hour annual clinic teaches youth babysitting is a big responsibility!

Traveling With Children
Cathy Judd, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent

School is almost out! One favorite family pastime is vacationing during the summer. If you are one of the lucky families who will be traveling with children during the summer break, here are some tips that will make your trip more enjoyable:

Protect Your Sleeping Babies
Heather Eppinette, Parent Educator
Taking proper care of children is one of the most important jobs that a parent can do. One thing that parents should do is lower their baby’s risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, the sudden, unexplained death of a child under the age of one. Learn about how to lower a baby's risk of SIDS here.
Get Organized!
Cathy Judd, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent
Did you know clutter can slow you down? Here are tips for getting your home and time organized.
What is One of the Most Important Skills You can Teach a Child?
Heather Eppinette, Parent Educator
One of the most important skills that a parent can teach a child is the ability to read. Teaching a child to read is not something that has to wait until he or she begins school; it is actually beneficial for a parent to begin reading to a child as soon as infancy to help develop language and reading skills.
Summer Safety
Heather Eppinette, Parent Educator
With the temperatures rising and school being out of session, many children will be spending a lot of time outside these coming months. There are many precautions that parents should take to keep their child safe.
Breast Feeding
Heather Eppinette, Parent Educator
One of the best things that a mother can do for her baby is breast feed. It's good for the baby and for the mother, too. Learn more about it here.
Tips to Make Home Safer for Children
Heather Eppinette, Parent Educator
The home can be one of the most dangerous places for a baby. Since the baby will spend much more time at home than any other place the risks of becoming injured are much higher. Parents have the opportunity to provide their children with their own castle by childproofing the home and keeping him or her safe.
Students Experience the BodyWalk
Students learn about how their muscles work at the Body Walk
Students at Quitman High School in Lincoln Parish will get a chance to learn about the importance of good nutrition and physical fitness through an innovative program sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation and the LSU AgCenter.
Healthy Snacking for Kids
Heather Eppinette, Parent Educator
Snacks are an important part of a child’s daily nutrient requirement. Most children cannot eat large portions of food at one time, so it is important for parents to have a regular snack time to complement meal time.
Lincoln Health Foundation Awards AgCenter Program Grant
Cathy Judd, Family & Consumer Sciences Agent
The grant will expand school gardening, health and nutrition programs in Lincoln Parish Schools and also encourage youth and parents to start an exercise routine together
Healthy Eating Habits During Pregnancy
Heather Eppinette, Parent Educator
All parents want their children to grow up healthy and happy, but when should parents start to take necessary measures to ensure they have the best chances of a successful future? Is it during infancy, toddlerhood?