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.

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.

Busy women work hard to balance family, home, work, church, and community activities. Planning a weekly menu and grocery list for preparing home-cooked meals saves time and money.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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?

Suggestions for meal time with toddlers to assure children's nutritional needs are met and healthy eating habits are learned.

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!

Some of our very own famous Louisiana Chefs are featured in this cookbook. We have also recipes from our staff at the AgCenter and LSU friends.

People love to eat and they love to experience new foods from new locales. Many entrepreneurs of food specialty products are taking advantage of selling online through the use of websites and blogs. Through the use of technology they are expanding their customer base world-wide.

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:

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.

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.

Did you know clutter can slow you down? Here are tips for getting your home and time organized.

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.

Family and Comsumer Science agent Cathy Judd shares recipes to help you prepare home cooked meals.

This delicious dessert recipe is done in the crock pot!