“LITTLE EXPLORERS” EXPANDS EARLY LEARNING ACCESS IN BATON ROUGE Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana and Knock Knock Children’s Museum have launched “Little Explorers,” a new partnership designed to broaden early learning opportunities for families across the Baton Rouge region. The initiative officially kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the museum. Through the program, children and families receive free museum tickets for field trips and family visits, helping remove financial barriers to enriching experiences. Little Explorers also sponsors the museum’s Crawbaby learning zone for infants and toddlers and offers professional development for early childhood providers, all with a focus on school readiness, family engagement, and early literacy and STEM skill-building. ■ knockknockmuseum.org
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LSU-DEVELOPED DASH DIET EARNS TOP HEART-HEALTHY HONORS AGAIN A diet developed in part by researchers at LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center has once again been named the best heart-healthy diet—and the second-best diet overall—for the second year in a row. Known as the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), the plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and calcium, while limiting sodium and saturated fat. Designed to help lower blood pressure, the diet has earned national recognition for its practical, sustainable approach to improving heart health. Nearly 30 years after its development, researchers say its lasting impact continues to support families seeking realistic, long- term wellness habits. ■ pbrc.edu
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