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      <title>Why is Literacy Important?</title>
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          <title>Prepare an evacuation to-go kit for your child</title>
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          <title>Manage post-hurricane stress</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/07/08) You probably can’t avoid the stress coming in the wake of Hurricane Gustav, but you can manage it, says LSU AgCenter family and consumer sciences specialist Becky White. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Hydration Especially Important for Seniors</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Hot summer weather signals the importance of getting fluids to stay hydrated and prevent heat-related illnesses - especially for senior citizens. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Children in the Middle Series:  Separating Your Finances</title>
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          <title>Children in the Middle Series: Active Listening</title>
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          <title>Understanding and Working with Teens</title>
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          <title>Children in the Middle Series:  Shared Parenting After Divorce</title>
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          <title>Children in the Middle Series:  Managing Income and Expenses</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[When parents divorce, they experience money changes that affect them emotionally, socially and financially. Use these tips to make the best of your financial situation and avoid costly errors as you move forward after divorce. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Parents Can Help Kids Become More Active</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 22:51:57 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Television, movies, video games all increasingly vie for our children's time. But they rarely allow children the luxury of burning some of their pent-up energy. Parents can make a big difference in the amount of physical activity children experience. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Children in the Middle Series:  Not Enough Hours in the Day?</title>
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          <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 17:09:28 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Mom's Time Out</title>
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          <title>Finances and Fraud</title>
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              <title>Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten</title>
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              <pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2005 22:10:11 GMT</pubDate>
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              <title>Preparing Young Children for School</title>
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              <title>Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Series</title>
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              <title>Smart Choices Nutrition News for Seniors</title>
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                  <title>Homemade Items -- Where Creativity and Thriftiness Equal Fun!</title>
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                  <title>Divorced Dads Can Make Visitation Great</title>
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                  <title>Tommy the Trustworthy Turtle</title>
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                  <title>Is Your Child Socially and Emotionally Ready for School?</title>
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                  <title>Character Critters Posters - Kit #2</title>
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                  <title>Character Critters Posters - Kit #1</title>
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                  <title>Be choosy with summer camps for kids</title>
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                  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:19:15 GMT</pubDate>
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                  <title>Reading to Your Baby</title>
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                      <title>Children in the Middle Series:  Visitation Do's and Don'ts</title>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 19:49:13 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
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                      <title>Service to Others and Volunteerism can Teach Compassion</title>
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                      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:55:51 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Daily Routines Offer Children Security</title>
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                      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:04:50 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Predictable environments offer children a sense of security and responsibility. This is true of the childcare setting as well as the home. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Can Changing Classes Cause Stress in Children?</title>
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                      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:29:11 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Reach Out To Others On Valentine’s Day</title>
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                      <description><![CDATA[Take advantage of the fact that this year Valentine’s Day occurs a couple of weeks before Mardi Gras and share your heart with others. That’s the advice of LSU AgCenter family resource management specialist Dr. Karen Overstreet. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Waiting? Have Some Family Fun Times</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2005 22:27:43 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Time is a rare commodity. Most busy families never seem to have enough of it. Here are some suggestions to help you spend time with your children while waiting. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Children in the Middle Series:  Coping With Stress and Change</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2005 20:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Marital separation and divorce can be two of the most difficult events in an adult’s life. Follow these tips to help you cope. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Help Children Develop Responsibility</title>
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                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:26 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Responsibility often is difficult to develop in children. Youngsters must have some inherent sense of responsibility before the trait can be developed more fully. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Helping Children Deal with Disaster</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2005 16:54:24 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Hurricanes have brought crisis into the living rooms of all Americans. Once again, the trauma of such events has struck at the heart of America.  Dealing with natural disasters is difficult enough for all to comprehend. The lives of all will be changed forever.  It is incredibly more difficult when young people and children are involved and are the victims. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Strategies for Helping Youth Cope with Disaster</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2005 17:06:47 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Overview of Parents Preparing for Success Program</title>
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                      <title>Why Child Care Costs So Much</title>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:47:33 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Strong Families Spend Time Together</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2005 23:28:41 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <description><![CDATA[A look at how early care providers' education levels affect the overall quality of child care. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Quality Caregiver Makes Difference; Know What To Look For</title>
                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/Quality+Caregiver+Makes+Difference+Know+What+To+Look+For.htm</link>
                      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 05:42:28 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[To assist in making decisions about quality child care, parents can look for certain personal traits when selecting a caregiver for their child. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Teaching Children About Citizenship</title>
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                      <title>Teaching Children About Caring</title>
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                      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 22:12:55 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Teaching Children about Fairness</title>
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                      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:20:21 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Teaching Caring in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:12:46 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Teaching Citizenship in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:15:21 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Teaching Fairness in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:04:05 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Teaching Respect in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:58:58 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Teaching Responsibility in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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                      <title>Teach Children about Respect</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2005 18:21:32 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Teach your Child about Responsibility</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2005 21:15:44 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Carrie the Caring Cat</title>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 16:34:10 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Click image to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about caring and good character. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Teach your Child about Trustworthiness</title>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2005 20:51:13 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Roy The Responsible Rabbit</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2005 22:03:31 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Click image read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about responsibility. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Rusty the Respectful Raccoon</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2005 22:12:31 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Click on image to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about respect and good character. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Outdoor Play Provides Rich Environment For Learning</title>
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                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:35 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Appropriate Environments Ensure Safe, Healthy Children</title>
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                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:52 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[One of the most important roles parents and caregivers serve is to ensure that the children entrusted to them thrive in healthy and safe environments. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Encourage Pre-schoolers To Explore, Learn</title>
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                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:35 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[A supportive, nurturing, inviting environment for preschool age children is extremely important in encouraging them to explore and learn. Children learn through their own experiences of trial and error, repetition and imitation. Adults may encourage learning by ensuring that the classroom or day-care environment is appropriate and supports an array of experiences and choices. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Caregivers Should Examine Playground Safety</title>
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                      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:25:36 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Most injuries to young children in school or child-care environments occur outdoors, so playground safety definitely should be a concern in a child-care setting. Approximately 40 percent of the outdoor injuries to children are due to poor adult supervision," says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. "That means supervision is an essential component of playground safety." - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Be Child Care Aware: Arm Yourself With Skills To Tackle Terrible Tantrums</title>
                      <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/environments/Be+Child+Care+Aware+Arm+Yourself+With+Skills+To+Tackle+Terrible+Tantrums.htm</link>
                      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2006 21:02:32 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Temper tantrums aren’t uncommon in young children. The key for adults is learning how to deal with them, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Daily Routines Offer Children Security</title>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 02:25:28 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Choosing Child Care</title>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2005 18:55:52 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[What do you look for in choosing child care? This article provides a checklist to help parents choose child care, considering issues related to quality care for your child. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Books for Young Children</title>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2006 17:03:04 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Books make great holiday gifts for your preschooler. They can be fun and engage your child’s developing mind. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Additional Character Critter Resources</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:20:14 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Character education art activities and resources including hats, masks, bookmarks, puppets, etc. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Field Trips Help Children Learn Through Experiences</title>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 05:28:37 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Young children learn from their experiences. That’s why field trips play an important role in the curriculum for young children involved in day care or school. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Born to Read: Little Bookshelf introduces reading to babies</title>
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                      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:35:57 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Routines are an important part of a baby’s life. Every day parents feed their babies and bathe their babies. But do parents routinely read to their babies? The LSU AgCenter started the Little Bookshelf program to encourage parents to read to their children. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Cindy the Citizen Crab</title>
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                      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2005 16:37:38 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Click image to read a cute story that teaches preschoolers about citizenship and good character. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Be Child Care Aware - Parents</title>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 20:37:07 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter’s “Be Child Care Aware!” educational program is designed to educate parents and child-care providers about quality childcare. This brochure is filled with tips on checking for staffing ratios, relationships, environment, safety, and services. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Teaching Trustworthiness in the Early Childhood Setting</title>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 15:55:16 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Fran the Fair Frog</title>
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                      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2005 22:13:59 GMT</pubDate>
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                      <title>Love: Vital to a Healthy Life</title>
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                      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:26:19 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Children need it desperately. Adults long for it. And during February, we celebrate it – love. It has been the inspiration for countless poems, songs and movies, and it is vital to healthy development and well-being. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                      <title>Caregiver Information to Help the Elderly</title>
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                      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:15:37 GMT</pubDate>
                      <description><![CDATA[Series of articles covering various topics that address issues relating to people caring for  themselves and their elderly loved ones. Topics covered include: Care for the Caregiver, Caregiver Burnout, Communicating with Parents About Growing Older, Employment and Caregiving: Is There a Balance?, Helping an Elderly Loved One with Personal Care, and The Dynamics of Sibling Relationships While Caring for an Aging Parent. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                          <title>Health and Nutrition for the Elderly</title>
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                          <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:44:39 GMT</pubDate>
                          <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                            <title>Seniors and Food Safety...Preventing Food-borne Illness</title>
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                              <title>Teen Lingo</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/parenting/adolescents/Teen+Lingo.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:09:18 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[“You got some bones to get some kicks.”  “Backup your grill, you got the dragon.”  “Boo, let’s go flossin.” Do these phrases seem like a foreign language?  If you answered yes to this question, get the lowdown on teen lingo. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/parenting/adolescents/"><![CDATA[Adolescents]]></category>
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                              <title>Collaboration with Junior League</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/family_literacy/photo_gallery/Collaboration-with-Junior-League.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:38:56 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[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! - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
                              <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/7870FE0D-9595-44A9-BB78-964004F9585A/64888/13months015.jpg" title="chancellor">
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/family_literacy/photo_gallery/"><![CDATA[Photo Gallery]]></category>
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                              <title>The Little Bookshelf Program</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/family_literacy/The-Little-Bookshelf-Program.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:50:02 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[The Little Bookshelf Program is designed to help parents foster a love of reading in their child from birth. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/family_literacy/"><![CDATA[Family Literacy]]></category>
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                              <title>Holiday Stress Tips to Help You Manage</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/leads/Family_Home/Holiday+Stress+Tips+to+Help+You+Manage.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2005 14:28:41 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Holidays cause stress even under the best of circumstances. And many Louisiana families continue to have far from an ideal situation this Christmas season. Loss can trigger depression during the holidays. And many Louisiana families have experienced great loss because of the hurricanes, an illness or death in the family. Some have family members far away from home in Iraq or Afghanistan or have lost their jobs. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Several Factors Come Into Play When Selecting Quality Child Care</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/Several+Factors+Come+Into+Play+When+Selecting+Quality+Childcare.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 02:43:20 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A variety of factors should be considered when parents are attempting to find quality child care for their children. While cost and convenience are important considerations, parents should also consider their children’s ages, abilities, interests and personalities. Beliefs and attitudes about education, training, child guidance, nutrition and health are also major considerations. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/"><![CDATA[Quality Child Care]]></category>
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                              <title>Malnutrition Impairs U.S. Children’s Health, Behavior</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/Children_Childcare/Malnutrition+Impairs+US+Childrens+Health+Behavior+Says+LSU+AgCenter+Food+and+Nutrition+Expert.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:27:37 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Some 13 million children in the United States live in homes with limited access to a sufficient food supply. A new generation of research demonstrates a direct link between inadequate food supply and a poorer overall health status among U.S. children, according to LSU AgCenter food and nutrition expert Dr. Annrose Guarino. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>AGuarino@agcenter.lsu.edu (Annrose M. Guarino)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/children_childcare/"><![CDATA[Children & Childcare]]></category>
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                              <title>Be Child Care Aware! Several Factors Come Into Play When Selecting Quality Childcare</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/Be+Child+Care+Aware+Several+Factors+Come+Into+Play+When+Selecting+Quality+Childcare.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:24 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A variety of factors should be considered when parents are attempting to find quality child care for their offspring. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
                              <image url="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/53B6D7CE-73DC-45CB-9C73-1876E83FD975/12964/050404_5303_6625_jscs.jpg" title="father and son">
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                                <title>father and son</title>
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                              <title>Teens:  What They Are All About</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/parenting/adolescents/Teens++What+are+They+All+About.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2005 21:55:25 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/parenting/adolescents/"><![CDATA[Adolescents]]></category>
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                              <title>Character Critters Story Book</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/character_education/character_critters/order_form/Character+Critters+Story+Book.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:05:04 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[6"x9", 32 pages, full color.  Cost: $7 plus tax (shipping included). You can order this book through our online store, by using the Order Publication link below.  Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards accepted. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Critters Order Form</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/character_education/character_critters/order_form/Critters+Order+Form.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 16:42:19 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Order your Character Critters materials through the LSU AgCenter store using a credit card or electronic check by clicking on the "order publication" link below.  You can also print a copy of the order form for mail orders. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Ideas Offered To Strengthen Family And Community Life, Resiliency</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/relationships/Ideas+Offered+To+Strengthen+Family+And+Community+Life+Resiliency.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2005 15:53:18 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Trying times can test family and community resiliency. Having our families and communities around us for support can go a long way in helping recover from disaster, emotionally as well as physically. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/relationships/"><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category>
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                              <title>Mardi Gras Safety for Children</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/parenting/Mardi+Gras+Safety+for+Children.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:44 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Mardi Gras is a time with lots of colorful beads and other throws that children like. Here are some tips to help keep kids safe during Mardi Gras parades. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/parenting/"><![CDATA[Parenting]]></category>
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                              <title>Preparing Your Children to be Home Alone</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/parenting/school_age_children/Preparing+Your+Children+to+be+Home+Alone.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:08:27 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/parenting/school_age_children/"><![CDATA[School-Age Children]]></category>
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                              <title>What to Expect from Your 4 year old</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/parenting/young_children/What+to+Expect+from+Your+4+year+old.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2005 17:53:57 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/parenting/young_children/"><![CDATA[Young Children]]></category>
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                              <title>Children in the Middle Series:  Help!  I Feel Overwhelmed!</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/relationships/Children+in+the+Middle+Series++Help++I+Feel+Overwhelmed.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2005 16:42:02 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Information on stress and parenting, feeling good about yourself, taking control and taking care of yourself. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Be Child Care Aware: Know Your Child-care Options</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/types_of_care/Be+Child+Care+Aware+Know+Your+Childcare+Options.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2005 15:31:21 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Are you in the market for child care? Do you want to find just the right setting for your child, but you don't know enough about the all options to choose one? It may be time for some expert advice. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/types_of_care/"><![CDATA[Types of Care]]></category>
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                              <title>Policies That Exclude Sick Children Protect Others</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/Policies+That+Exclude+Sick+Children+Protect+Others.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 06:03:49 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Child-care programs have sick child policies in place for the safety and protection of the children they serve. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/"><![CDATA[Quality Child Care]]></category>
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                              <title>Check Written Policies Of Child-Care Providers</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/policies_procedures/Check+Written+Policies+Of+ChildCare+Providers.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:47 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[It is important to ask about all the policies a child-care center may have in place, and if they are fulfilling all requirements mandated by state law. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>TMerrill@agcenter.lsu.edu (Thomas A. Merrill)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/policies_procedures/"><![CDATA[Policies & Procedures]]></category>
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                              <title>Infants, Toddlers Need Environment That’s Welcoming, Responsive</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/Infants+Toddlers+Need+Environment+Thats+Welcoming+Responsive.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 06:09:19 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Infants and toddlers need environments that are welcoming and responsive. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/"><![CDATA[Quality Child Care]]></category>
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                              <title>Be Child Care Aware: Reading To Children Helps Develop Important Literacy Skills</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/Curriculum/Be+Child+Care+Aware+Reading+To+Children+Helps+Develop+Important+Literacy+Skills.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2005 15:10:51 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Literacy activities are an important part of any early childhood curriculum, stresses LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe, who says introducing children to literacy occurs in many ways. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Be Child Care Aware: Good Nutrition Important For Young Children</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/policies_procedures/Be+Child+Care+Aware+Good+Nutrition+Important+For+Young+Children.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2005 15:23:30 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Nutrition plays an important role in a child’s physical and mental growth, as well as his or her future health, stresses LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/policies_procedures/"><![CDATA[Policies & Procedures]]></category>
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                              <title>Appropriate Toys for Appropriate Ages</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/Appropriate+Toys+for+Appropriate+Ages.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:26:20 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[It’s critical for child-care providers to choose wisely because the right toy can stimulate child development. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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                                <url>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/333D29C2-766C-41EB-A5DD-964D65989105/12961/050404_5303_6387_jscs.jpg</url>
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                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/"><![CDATA[Quality Child Care]]></category>
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                              <title>Be Child Care Aware: Building Blocks Help With Foundations Of Early Learning</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2005 15:12:36 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Building blocks can serve as a major foundation in helping children to learn important skills, says LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. Gioe explains that child-care and early childhood educational programs most often arrange their classrooms into a series of "learning centers," and she says the area involving blocks is one of the most important. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Be Child Care Aware: Can You Recognize Appropriate Toys?</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/environments/Be+Child+Care+Aware+Can+You+Recognize+Appropriate+Toys.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2005 14:54:10 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Parents and grandparents often face the challenge of deciding what toys are appropriate for their children or grandchildren. The same thing is true of child-care providers seeking new toys for their child-care centers. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Starting A Child-care Program – Things To Think About</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/policies_procedures/Starting+A+Childcare+Program++Things+To+Think+About.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2006 16:11:49 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Caring for children can be an exciting and rewarding field, but it’s also a huge responsibility, so an LSU AgCenter child-care associate says there are many factors to consider before starting a child-care business. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/policies_procedures/"><![CDATA[Policies & Procedures]]></category>
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                              <title>Rural Low-income Families Speak: Living in Rural Louisiana (June 2004)</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/Rural+Lowincome+Families+Speak+Living+in+Rural+Louisiana+June+2004.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2005 16:15:03 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[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) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>FLawrence@agcenter.lsu.edu (Frances C Lawrence)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Multicultural Curricula Foster Respect of Others</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/Curriculum/Multicultural+Curriculums+Foster+Respect+of+Others.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 05:15:41 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Early care and education programs should offer a multicultural curriculum. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/curriculum/"><![CDATA[Curriculum]]></category>
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                              <title>Be Child Care Aware! Quality Caregiver Makes Difference; Know What To Look For</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/Be+Child+Care+Aware+Quality+Caregiver+Makes+Difference+Know+What+To+Look+For.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:24:46 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A quality caregiver makes all the difference during the early years of a child’s development, so parents need to look for indications of quality when entrusting their children to others, says LSU AgCenter specialist Dr. Becky White. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Quality Early Care Essential For Healthy Development</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/Quality+Early+Care+Essential+For+Healthy+Development.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 04:40:52 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[An increasing body of research shows that quality child-care and educational programs early in a child’s life has a profound impact on their development. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/"><![CDATA[Quality Child Care]]></category>
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                              <title>Help Children Cope With Crisis</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/Children_Childcare/Help+Children+Cope+With+Crisis.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2005 20:34:14 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Many children and young adults sustained both physical and emotional injuries from tragedies associated with the recent storm and the days that followed. It’s important to help them cope with those issues, says LSU AgCenter family development specialist Dr. Diane Sasser. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Help your child recover from fearfulness following hurricanes</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/news_archive/2008/September/Headline+News/Help+your+child+recover+from+fearfulness+following+hurricanes.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:37:15 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[(Distributed 09/07/08) A child may continue to be fearful following a hurricane because of the uncertainty of the future. “A child can mix up real fear and make-believe fear. This is OK, and a parent or other care-giver can help in many ways,” says LSU AgCenter family and consumer sciences specialist Becky White. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>BWhite@agcenter.lsu.edu (Rebecca E. White)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Keeping Family Strong Requires Work, But All Can Help</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/relationships/Keeping+Family+Strong+Requires+Work+And+All+Can+Help.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2005 16:11:15 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Keeping the family operating smoothly, particularly during these trying times following hurricanes Katrina and Rita, requires a lot of effort. Each of us, though, can contribute to keep the family strong. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/relationships/"><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category>
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                              <title>Lesson Plans Help Educators Help Youth To Cope With Hurricanes</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/character_education/Lesson+Plans+Help+Educators+Help+Youth+To+Cope+With+Hurricanes.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2005 21:29:11 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>SAWilliams@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sarah E. Williams)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/character_education/"><![CDATA[Character Education]]></category>
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                              <title>Hurricanes Brought Out The Best In Many Families</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/relationships/Hurricanes+Brought+Out+The+Best+In+Many+Families.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2005 15:23:55 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>DSasser@agcenter.lsu.edu (Diane Sasser)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Keeping Sick Children Out Of Child-care Centers Protects Others</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/environments/Keeping+Sick+Children+Out+Of+Childcare+Centers+Protects+Others.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 02:45:26 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Parents who depend on child-care centers need to know the policies of their center and to keep in mind that those policies are designed to keep disease outbreaks from spreading to all children. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/environments/"><![CDATA[Environments]]></category>
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                              <title>Planning Healthy Menus Helps Ensure Healthy Children</title>
                              <link>http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/Planning+Healthy+Menus+Helps+Ensure+Healthy+Children.htm</link>
                              <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 05:44:58 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Planning healthy menus to help ensure healthy children. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>CGioe@agcenter.lsu.edu (Cheri M. Gioe)</dc:creator>
                              <category domain="http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/family_home/family/childcare/be_child_care_aware/quality_child_care/"><![CDATA[Quality Child Care]]></category>
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                              <title>Make Sure Children Are Receiving Quality Care</title>
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                              <description><![CDATA[One way to ensure those things are happening is to plan a surprise visit to your child’s child-care center to observe the conditions. Here are a few things the LSU AgCenter expert says to consider looking for and inquiring about on such a visit. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Child Care Environment Rating Scales</title>
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                              <description><![CDATA[Four environmental rating scales are in use now: (1) Early Childhood Environment, (2)  Infant and Toddler Environment, (3) Family Day Care Environment  and (4) School-Age Care Environment.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Choosing Quality Child Care Checklist</title>
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                              <title>Looking for Child Care?  Need Training?</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 19:51:51 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Use this state map to locate your contact for assistance or training. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Quality Child Care - How do you know if your child is receiving it?</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 19:56:05 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[5 Things Parents Can Do to Ensure Quality Care for Their Child (PDF Format Ony) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>The Louisiana Child Care Assistance Program</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 19:43:37 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Do you need help paying your child care? The Louisiana Department of Social Services’ Child Care Assistance Program administers services for families eligible for child care assistance in the state.  Information on how to apply included.  (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Types of Child Care</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:04:31 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Finding just the right child care setting  for your child can prove to be a difficult  task. Being informed can help make  your decision a little easier. (PDF Format Only) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Questions &amp; Answers</title>
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                              <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2005 14:28:08 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[A message board for childcare providers and families seeking childcare. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Smart Choices:  MyPyramid for Kids - Tips for Families</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:55:47 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Tips for eating right and exercising for families. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <dc:creator>HRoy@agcenter.lsu.edu (Heli J. Roy)</dc:creator>
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                              <title>Be Child Care Aware: Caregiver Education Increases Child-care Quality</title>
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                              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2005 19:01:11 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[One of the indicators of quality child care is the educational level of caregivers. Unfortunately, Louisiana child caregivers rank as some of the least-educated providers in the nation, according to LSU AgCenter child-care associate Cheri Gioe. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>What Is There To Be Thankful For?</title>
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                              <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2005 15:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[Hurricane victims will be faced with the question this Thanksgiving, "What are you thankful for?" and some will find this question difficult to answer. The holiday will be a reminder of what’s been lost in floods and devastating winds. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Age Groups React Differently To Calamity</title>
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                              <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2005 18:35:14 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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                              <title>Mental-Spiritual Health Important, Too</title>
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                              <pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2004 23:23:40 GMT</pubDate>
                              <description><![CDATA[(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. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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