Family

Be Child Care Aware! Know What It Takes To Be A Better Consumer of Child Care Shopping for quality child care? There are things you can do to become a better consumer of quality child care and at the same time help your children by providing the very best in caregiving. Child Care Center Director Qualifications - Do You Have What it Takes? Directing a child-care program is exhausting, not to mention complicated, so it is paramount that a dedicated, knowledgeable person oversees these operations. This article will explore some of the many qualifications needed to be an effective child care center director. Rediscover Fun by Playing with Your Kids Two key qualities of strong families are that they spend positive time together and share fun and laughter. What better way to combine these qualities than by playing with your children? Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten Parents can help children prepare for kindergarten by taking several actions before the first school bell rings. Preparing Young Children for School Parents can help their children experience school success by fostering social and emotional maturity, language skills, creative thinking skills, good health, problem-solving abilities and a general knowledge of the world. Understanding Infants, Toddlers May Eliminate Biting Behaviors Toddlers bite because it is a natural part of their growth and development. This article will look at some strategies parents and caregivers alike can implement to prevent biting behavior. 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. After the Storm A report that illustrates the LSU AgCenter's response to the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. more...

Home

My House, My Home Whenever you build, remodel or buy a home, you have the power of choice. Use this research-based guilde to take control of your investment and enjoy a high-performance home that offers so much more than shelter and style alone. Online Training Center We have begun and will continue to build upon this Online Training Center to assist the Louisiana and Gulf Region construction infrastructure with building science, best practices and building code-based information and continuing education. LaHouse: Open House Schedule LaHouse resumes Open House free preview days on July 15 and following Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.... Consumers - How to Use the Registry Step-by-Step instructions for property owners to use the Registry to find a licensed contractor working in their parish and to rate a contractor. Guide for Consumers Use the Registry to find state licensed or registered service providers who wish to work in your parish and who offer the services you need. Flood Recovery Information From this page, you will be able to access information on a variety of issues related to flood recovery. more...

Personal Finance

Financial tips offered for marital harmony (Distributed 01/15/08) The church and reception hall are reserved, the dress is selected, the invitations are addressed, the photographer and caterer are ready. You might even have your new residence “ready-to-go.” Spouse’s poor credit score could lower yours (Distributed 01/15/08) You’ve taken good care all your adult life to pay bills on time and maintain a high credit score. You expect your high rating to continue after marriage, but it could drop if your new spouse has a low credit score. 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. more...