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Prepare an evacuation to-go kit for your child
(Distributed 08/29/08) Adults are urged to assemble a “grab-and-go” box of important papers in case of a hurricane evacuation. How about making a “to-go kit” for your child? Assembling a few treasured items can help your child in times of disaster, according to LSU AgCenter family development professor Dr. Rebecca White.

Homemade Items -- Where Creativity and Thriftiness Equal Fun!
Child with Paper Bag Puppet

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.

Service to Others and Volunteerism can Teach Compassion
If you are looking for ways to spend quality time with your family or keeping your children busy during the summer or holidays, volunteering together can be beneficial to your family as well as someone in need.

Can Changing Classes Cause Stress in Children?
Change is hard for everyone, from very young children to adults. Some of the most stressful times children experience come when they move from one classroom to another. Very young children often cannot express their fears about moving to a new classroom, while older pre-school children have mixed emotions about the transition. Whatever the age, changes or transitions are a major change and will affect everyone involved.

Children Succeed When Parents Pay Heed – to Their Children’s Education
Children whose parents are involved in their education and development have better academic performance, better attendance, greater completion rate of homework, higher graduation rates, increased involvement in extra curricular activities, improved attitude and better all-around behavior.
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
kindergarten-age child
Parents can help children prepare for kindergarten by taking several actions before the first school bell rings.
Why Child Care Costs So Much
Working families may pay anywhere from 10 percent to 15 percent of their total family income on child care, and experts say the cost frequently is related to the quality of services you and your children receive.
Overview of Parents Preparing for Success Program
Mother and child
Parents Preparing for Success Program is designed for parents of infants looking for more information on best recommended practices in parenting and resource management to help create an environment that will help their children to grow and thrive.
Understanding and Working with Teens
This guide discusses the common physical, mental, social and emotional characteristics for high school youth. Keep in mind that no two children develop according to the same schedule and the transitions are gradual. By accepting youth at their current developmental stage and offering challenging growth opportunities to help them make the transition into the next stage.
Books for Young Children
little girl reading a book
Books make great holiday gifts for your preschooler. They can be fun and engage your child’s developing mind.
Teens: What They Are All About
Between 1990 and 2000, the number of teens, age 12 to 19 soared to 32 million, an increase of nearly 4.5 million. By 2010, the teen population is supposed to peak at 35 million. Today’s teens live in a time of sweeping technological advances, relative affluence and a flattening divorce rate. Because of the rate of change in today’s society, teens change and develop quickly.
Preparing Your Children to be Home Alone
Is your child ready to be home alone? Prepare him or her with safety tips. Try a trial run first to be sure he or she is prepared to spend time alone as long as he or she is old enough to do so.
Smart Choices: MyPyramid for Kids - Tips for Families
Tips for Families
Tips for eating right and exercising for families.
Hurricanes Brought Out The Best In Many Families
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have shown how strong Louisiana families can be. Parents and children faced with strains on time, money and emotions found ways to remain strong, healthy and happy.