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Reach Out To Others On Valentine’s Day
Valentine candy in heart-shaped box

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.

Many ‘Houseguests’ Still Can’t Go Home; Strategies Needed To Cope With Stress
Many families across the state and across the nation face the stressful situation of houseguests who still can’t go home because of devastation from thisi summer's hurricanes. All of them need to make sure they appropriately deal with the stress brought on by such situations, according to experts with the LSU AgCenter.

Moving To New Home Stressful; Many Storm Survivors Facing It
Moving to a new home is stressful under the best of circumstances, but many Gulf Coast families have made one or more moves this year because of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Such events can take an emotional toll on families and particularly on children, says LSU AgCenter family life specialist Dr. Diane Sasser.

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.

What Is There To Be Thankful For?
Turkey
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.
Ideas Offered To Strengthen Family And Community Life, Resiliency
Trying times, like these after hurricanes Katrina and Rita, 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.
Keeping Family Strong Requires Work, But All Can Help
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.
Children in the Middle Series: Help! I Feel Overwhelmed!
Children in the Middle Series
Information on stress and parenting, feeling good about yourself, taking control and taking care of yourself.