(Distributed July 2004) Biting is fairly common in young children, but it can be frustrating and embarrassing for parents and caregivers.

(Distributed July 2004) Now that blueberry harvest is over or nearly over, this is not the time to ignore your blueberry bushes. Taking proper care of your plants after harvest can produce great rewards by producing abundant easy to harvest berries for next year, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner.

(Distributed July 2004) Summer is a good time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables provide important nutrients, including antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene and lycopene, says LSU AgCenter nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed July 2004) One of the most popular child-care choices today is the family child-care provider, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe, who says this option can have its advantages.

(Distributed July 2004) Drinking enough fluids is important during our hot summer weather – especially for senior citizens, according to LSU Agricultural Center nutritionist Dr. Beth Reames.

(Distributed July 2004) Even young infants are able to recognize differences around them! It is for this reason that teachers should provide educational experiences and create classroom environments that are reflective of the culture, opinions and attitudes of the families of the children they serve, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe.

(Distributed July 2004) Although Louisiana summers are predictably hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms, Mother Nature still can throw a curve ball at the Sportsman's Paradise. That curve ball is tropical weather, says LSU AgCenter climatologist Jay Grymes.

(Distributed July 2004) We may be only half way through 2004, but many Louisiana residents feel like they have already experienced more than a year's worth of weather, according to LSU AgCenter climatologist Jay Grymes.

(Distributed July 2004) Consumers now may receive a free copy of their credit report as often as once a year, according to LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker. The Federal Trade Commission made it official when it recently issued its final rule regarding free annual credit reports under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

(Distributed Novembert 2004) "Although the end of the year 2006 is rapidly approaching, you still have time to take advantage of some great tax breaks and let your employer pick up the tab for expenses," says LSU AgCenter family economics professor Dr. Jeanette Tucker.