The Mom Stop: Building bonds, minute by minute
It's been 10 years since my husband and I walked down the aisle on our wedding day — an anniversary we celebrated last week. That's 120 months; about 520 weeks; 3,650 days; somewhere around 87,600...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Now that the election is over, what should we do?
I refused to support Donald Trump in the primaries and in the general election. I was sure he was the wrong person for the job. (For clarification: I was equally certain that Hillary Clinton was the...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Impact of change
The changes that take place in children during the first years of life are unmatched later, except perhaps in adolescence. The totally dependent infant rolls over, sits, stands and begins to walk....
View ArticleThe 20 American colleges with the most foreign students
The number of foreign students in American schools has been surging over the past decade, and numbers are up again, according to newly released data from the US Department of State's Bureau of...
View ArticleSuzette Martinez Standring: Gratitude: Give a written memory as a gift
At Thanksgiving, both love and gratitude are the centerpieces of the holiday. They go hand-in-hand, like turkey and stuffing. Right around the corner is the giving season. Why not use feelings of love...
View Article15 easy home decor fixes that will make a big difference
When decorating, small adjustments can seriously make such a huge difference in how your space looks. In her new book, Home Decor Cheat Sheets: Need To Know Stuff For Stylish Living, Homepolish...
View ArticleWildlife and Fisheries' funds audit shows lack of management oversight
An evaluation of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries' internal financial controls found a lack of management oversight over the Department's funds and operations, the Legislative...
View ArticleTravel safe and give thanks this Thanksgiving holiday
The Thanksgiving holiday period is traditionally the busiest and most traveled time period of the year. According to AAA, the amount of people traveling this year is expected to increase, with 48.7...
View ArticleWant healthy kids? Let them play in the mud. Feed them allergenic foods. And...
If you read about children's health, you've heard a lot of this before: Microbes, vilified because they cause infectious diseases, can be beneficial to a child's well-being. Our society's penchant for...
View ArticleCDC: Zika babies can develop microcephaly months after birth [video]
One of the biggest unknowns about the Zika virus is the extent of damage it causes during pregnancy. Much of the early alarm focused on babies born with abnormally small heads and often underdeveloped...
View ArticleLost in Suburbia: My epic beauty fails
One day as I was looking around a high-end cosmetics store for a new lipstick, a "beauty expert" approached me and said that I was so stunning I should forget the lipstick, and get a lip plumper...
View ArticleBreaking Bread: It’s a good time to be thankful for more than food
There are days when I am so tired from cooking, I feel as if my feet are screaming at me, "Please, woman, sit down!"Tiredness from cooking is a good problem to have. It means that there's plenty of...
View ArticleAsk Lisa: Melt chocolate chips in microwave or double boiler
Q: What's the best way to melt white chocolate chips without them seizing?— L.H., London, OhioA: There are two good ways to melt chips, white chocolate or otherwise: over a double-boiler or in the...
View ArticleEnergy Express: For a strong heart, when they go low, we go high on HDL
In times of post-election emotional stress (you talking to me?) we need to take special care to protect our vulnerable hearts. That's why my 90-minute yoga class last week was dedicated to postures...
View ArticleIn Fashion: Go with the glow
Time to shine! The holidays are here and it's time to put your most festive face forward. Late nights and a few extra champagne toasts may make it a little harder to glimmer and glow for all those...
View ArticleA user's guide to buying seafood
Seafood is one of the least-consumed protein sources in the United States, which is odd because it's readily available, quick to cook and very nutritious. So, I wondered, what's getting in the way of...
View ArticleLess lavish and more modern, art deco is returning
If you're tired of tapestries, taxidermy and other crafty kitsch that have taken over mass retail, you're not alone. The defining design trend of the past five years - a feminine mix of California...
View ArticleAscension recognizes health, business and Scouts
Matassa proclaims Gonzales Tire and Automotive Day In efforts to help them celebrate 50 years in business, Parish President Kenny Matassa proclaimed Nov. 17, 2016 as "Gonzales Tire and Automotive Day...
View ArticleRotary Club of EA hosts Thanksgiving luncheon for ARC of EA
The Rotary Club of East Ascension hosted its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for the ARC of East Ascension on Friday, complete with a traditional Thanksgiving fest. More than 150 people were in...
View ArticleReligion News: Pope extends priests’ power to forgive abortion
WEEK IN RELIGIONThe ability for Catholic priests to absolve the sin of abortion has been extended indefinitely by Pope Francis. The pope granted a special dispensation last year for the duration of his...
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