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This fact sheet has frequently asked questions about heartworm disease in dogs.
List of mobile applications to help identify flora and fauna in backyards, neighborhoods, urban greens paces and other natural areas.
If you’ve pledged to focus on your health in the new year, exercising your mind and body in the great outdoors is a great way to meet your goal!
This fact sheet provides information about the disease Brucellosis in dogs.
This fact sheet discusses common heat-related illnesses in pets and how to prevent them.
By midsummer, many adults are thinking of ways to provide something for children to do until school begins. Why not start a gardening project?
Farm animals can carry germs that make people sick, but some simple precautions can keep our kids healthy.
There are several ways to keep the cost of preparing a meal at a minimal during the holidays, such as watching for sales, asking others to bring food, and take advantage of store specials on food items.
After the passage of federal welfare reform legislation in 1996, faculty from land-grant universities organized to conduct a study of the legislation’s impact on rural families. The project began in 1998 and runs through 2008. The intent was to provide policymakers and program directors with up-to-date information about the ability of rural, low-income families to be economically self sufficient. The objectives of this project are included in this publication. (PDF Format Only)
As natural as raw pet food diets may seem, these diets have not been shown to be healthier for pets. In addition, they can pose significant risks to humans.
To help educators and caregivers help youth cope with the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the LSU AgCenter 4-H Youth Development program is reviewing and recommending curriculum materials that emphasize hands-on activities.
Click image read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about responsibility.
Click on image to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about respect and good character.
Click image to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about caring and good character.
Click image to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about citizenship and good character.
Click the image to read a cute story to your child that teaches preschool children about fairness.
Teachers are an important influence on young children. The children in your classroom will learn by the example you set for them. This means that the ways you are respectful of others will influence the ways the children are respectful of others.
Teachers are an important influence on young children. The children in your class will learn by the example you set for them. If your children see you being responsible, they will want to act responsibly, too.
When you think about teaching your children to be trustworthy, you must remember that it does not happen overnight. Instead, it is something you should model for your children every day because teachers are an important influence on young children.
Teachers are an important influence on young children. The children in your class will learn by the example you set for them. If your children see you acting in a caring way, they will want to act in a caring way, too.
Being a good citizen is something adults may do every day. Adults might practice good citizenship by: obeying traffic laws, paying taxes, helping a neighbor, volunteering or recycling. The children in your class will develop good citizenship habits by following your good citizenship practices.
Young children are very impressionable, and teachers are an important influence on young children. One way you can help children learn to be fair is by example. If the children see you following rules, sharing, listening to others and not placing blame, they will be likely to follow your example.
You are the most important teacher your child will ever have. Your children will learn by the example you set for them. If your children see you acting in a caring way, they will want to act in a caring way, too.
Being a good citizen is something adults may do every day. Adults might practice good citizenship by: obeying traffic laws, paying taxes, helping a neighbor, volunteering or recycling. Your child will develop good citizenship habits by following your good citizenship practices.
Young children are very impressionable, and you are the most important teacher your child will ever have. One way you can help your child learn to be fair is by example. If your child sees you following rules, sharing with your family, listening to others and not placing blame, he or she will be likely to follow your example.
You are the most important teacher your child will ever have. Your children will learn by the example you set for them. This means that the ways that you are respectful of others will influence the ways your child is respectful of others.
You are the most important teacher your child will ever have. Your children will learn by the example you set for them. If your children see you being responsible, they will want to act responsibly, too.
When you think about teaching your children to be trustworthy, you must remember it does not happen overnight. Instead, trustworthiness and good character are something you should model for your children every day because you are the most important teacher your child will ever have.
Children's reactions to disaster depend on their age and maturity. Their responses also are affected by how close they are to the event, their level of exposure to it through TV and how they see their parents react.
Traditions help strengthen families. Thanksgiving Day doesn’t have to be all about the food – unless you want the preparation to be a shared family experience. Here are some other ideas about how to share and created memories at Thanksgiving.
General tips for parents on reading to babies and young children and creating a reading-friendly environment at home.
It happens often when children receive a gift. The youngsters often are happier playing with the box than the present. Although amused at first, the gift-givers may soon suspect that their money was ill-spent.
The Little Bookshelf Program is designed to help parents foster a love of reading in their child from birth.
12 monthly fact sheets about reading to your baby during the first year of life. Each fact sheet shares the importance of reading to your baby as he/she develops.
Junior League volunteers are working with us on the Little Bookshelf Project. Helping us assemble, get the word out through PSA's and much much more!
This article describes the importance of reading to your baby and child.
The LSU AgCenter will be partnering with the Junior League of Baton Rouge for a second year to educate and motivate new parents in their role as their baby’s first and most important teacher.
More and more grandparents are responsible for getting their grandchildren back to school. While this means the smell of new uniforms, shoes and notebooks, it means potentially lots of dollar bills flowing away from some grandparents who may be on a tight budget! Use this time as a teaching tool.
The Character Critters storybook is ideal for parents or grandparents to read to their children or grandchildren. The storybook includes six separate stories that talk about being fair, trustworthy, responsible, respectful, caring and a good citizen. Cost: $7 plus tax and shipping. You can order this book through our online store by using the Order Publication link below. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards accepted.
Preschool and kindergarten character education resources. Use this link to access the following Character Critter materials all at once: Bookmarks, Hand Puppets, Masks, and Hat patterns.
Create fun masks and hats to wear featuring your favorite Character Critters.
Print out and share Character Critter bookmarks featuring the Critters' favorite sayings.
Preschool and Kindergarten character resources - fun Character Critters coloring sheets along with interactive drawing pages.
Preschool and kindergarten characer education resources. Use a garden glove to create storytelling finger puppets that will add life to your Character Critters story experience.
Articles addressing various topics relating to health and nutrition for the elderly. Topics covered include: Bone Up on Osteoporosis, Eating Well as We Age, Food Label: Nutrition Facts at a Glance, Seniors and Food Safety...Preventing Food-borne Illness, and Vegetable Purchasing and Storage Tips.
Character education art activities and resources including hats, masks, bookmarks, puppets, etc.
Books make great holiday gifts for your preschooler. They can be fun and engage your child’s developing mind.
Click image to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about trustworthiness.
Many believe that providing character education for all our children at home, in school and in our communities can help our nation. In keeping with this growing recognition that character education is critically needed for our young children and youth, Character Critters was developed by the LSU AgCenter for preschool and kindergarten children.
Parents can help children prepare for kindergarten by taking several actions before the first school bell rings.
Each of us wonders whether our children are developing appropriately and if they’re achieving as they should. These are guidelines on what to expect from your child at age four. Remember that these are only guidelines. Child development is not age-specific.
Parents want their children to be successful in school and in life. Starting early can give children a foundation for success.
Active listening means paying careful attention to what others are saying. Follow these steps to improve active listening skills. (PDF Format Only)
For both parents and children, visitation is critical to maintaining a sense of connectedness both during and after a divorce. Tips for smooth visitations, constructive parenting goals and a list of visitation do's and don'ts.
Single parent families have hectic lives. Most single parents feel they have too little time and too much to do. The first step to making the most of your time, however, is thinking about your goals. Follow these tips to help you determine and reach your goals.
One reality of today's society is that many divorced people - particularly fathers - are faced with the task of making the most out of the limited time they get to spend with their children.
Responsibility often is difficult to develop in children. Youngsters must have some inherent sense of responsibility before the trait can be developed more fully.
(Distributed 06/01/01) Health is more than just the absence of illness, according to an LSU AgCenter family development authority. Mental and spiritual health account for much of our quality of life, says family development expert Raye Neely.
