Your child might be a bully. Here are ways to stop that behavior.
Shame and guilt can keep a child running from a painful acknowledgment. If your kid is bullying someone, help them find a solid, sincere, tactile and prideful way to repair the relationship.
View ArticleHarvard professor: 'It is natural and normal to be physically lazy'
Even those with the best of intentions often struggle to motivate themselves to work out. There's almost always a powerful temptation to do something, or anything, else. But you may just be giving in...
View ArticleThere's a simple reason fast-food sales are slowing
Fast-food chains have watched their sales growth drop off a cliff. The real reason may be a bit simpler: It's getting cheaper for Americans to eat at home.
View ArticleLongtime sales rep., Anna McVea, retires
An integral part of the Ascension Publication's sales team is retiring this week after 26 years. Anna McVea has worked as an advertising sales representative stationed in Gonzales at the Weekly Citizen...
View ArticleThree things to do
Crafts, yoga and a seminar are what's on tap this week at the Ascension Parish Library.
View ArticleOne in five mothers say they regret the name they chose for their child —...
According to a recent survey by parenting website Mumsnet, one in five mothers regret the name they chose for their child. To help you avoid becoming another statistic, we've highlighted some of the...
View Article7 red flags not to overlook at an open house
Keeping track of which home had that great kitchen (but terrible master bath) versus the home with a terrible backyard but a great floor plan can be tough. And while no house is likely to be perfect,...
View ArticlePsst, guys: Interested in a $1,000 yoga mat?
So you're really interested in yoga. But are you interested in a yoga mat made out of leather - the same kind used for NFL footballs? With the name "BALLER" emblazoned on it, and some purely...
View ArticleKent Bush: This phone will self destruct in two years and one day
I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the prayers and positive thoughts after my recent loss.It could have been worse. No one died — except for my phone.I had to cover a football game...
View ArticleState will receive $6.8 million grant for flood crisis counseling
Applications will be processed online free in the Gonzales clinic with the help of the Medicaid Representative. You can get started: · By Phone: (225) 450-1167 to speak to the Medicaid rep.·...
View ArticleChamber announces 2017 Leadership Ascension class
The Ascension Chamber of Commerce announced the new Leadership Ascension class during a reception held on Aug. 24. Leadership Ascension, like similar programs nationwide, is designed to develop...
View ArticleGalvez Middle receives surprise donation on The Ellen Show
Ascension Parish received national spotlight last week when two area school teachers went on The Ellen DeGeneres Show [...]
View ArticleJambalaya and high water rescues
The recent flood affected the Town of Sorrento in most areas, except the hearts of its residents. During flood recovery, it's been a time of jambalaya and high spirits for the people who took in...
View ArticleDo Americans want pastors endorsing candidates from the pulpit? Here's the...
A majority of Americans (79 percent) believe it's inappropriate for preachers to endorse political candidates from the pulpit, according to newly released data from LifeWay Research.
View ArticleHow faith set me free from my heroin addiction
“I had turned into someone I barely recognized. I knew that if I didn't change, I was going to die.”
View ArticleLatest Obamacare lawsuit shows reach of the transgender rights debate
A federal lawsuit filed against the Department of Health and Human Services by five states and two faith-based organizations shows that the transgender rights debate extends far beyond the highly...
View ArticleCNN host confronts Trump spokeswoman over Islamophobia claim
CNN host Jake Tapper confronted Katrina Pierson, spokeswoman for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump openly pushing back after she made an on-air claim about Islamophobia.
View ArticleHome Help: What’s old is new again
TIP OF THE WEEKFall is a popular time for home improvement as people think about impressing their guests during the holidays. It is also a time for change, which makes the current trends in home decor...
View ArticleResearchers must wait to see how flood affects crawfish
The impact of the recent widespread flooding on the upcoming season will depend on many factors according to LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant aquaculture and coastal resources specialist [...]
View ArticlePrairieville church receives mop, cleaning supplies donation
An 18-wheeler full of mops were sent to Carpenters Chapel United Methodist Church from mop company Ever Care based out of Nashville, Ark. Residents seeking mops, cleaning supplies, water and clothing...
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