March 26, 2024 | Child Development
One Mom’s Journey with a Late Talker
By Alexis Dow, a mom to one daughter and Children's Trust of South Carolina's training associate Alexis Dow is mom to Riley, a beautiful…
Child Development Information for Parents in South Carolina
Child Development
Understanding how your children grow and develop; and how you can help them along the way.
- Bonding with your kids
- Helping your kids handle hard things
- Tracking your child’s growth and development
- Surviving adolescence and navigating the teen years
- Understanding developmental challenges
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Knowledge To Make Parenting Life Easier
March 14, 2024 | Child Development
Understand Your Child’s Development and How to Respond Positively
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December 10, 2023 | Child Development
Why Your Child’s Milestones Matter and How to Track Them
I remember dressing my 6-month-old daughter one Friday evening into a favorite set of footed pajamas and then three days later it was way too small…
Programs To Level Up Your Parenting
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
Triple P offers parents simple, practical strategies to build strong relationships with their children and help parents effectively manage their children’s behavior. Explore Triple P, Triple P Online, Triple P Teen and Triple P Espanol.
Family Resource Centers
Family resource centers are community-based places where families can go for help such as parenting classes, job training, mental health, family counseling, child care, job training and more.
Even More Help
CDC’s Developmental Milestones
Learn your child’s milestones by age. Check out their free Milestone Tracker mobile app to easily monitor your child’s development.
Vaccine Requirement for S.C. Child Care and Schools
Know all the recommended vaccines for your kids and link to your county health departments
HealthyChildren.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics has information on many topics related to a child's age and development, provided by trusted pediatricians.
Your Child’s Growth and Development
Learn about the major age milestones so that you can help give your child new skills to reach their full potential.
Help Me Grow South Carolina
Help Me Grow South Carolina supports parents by connecting them with community resources, services and free developmental and behavioral health screenings for their young child.
South Carolina Child Development and Early Learning Resources
Connect to child development and school readiness resources in South Carolina, including developmental screenings and child development best practices.
Parents Helping Parents
Real-life parenting advice for South Carolina parents, from South Carolina parents. Ask a question, share advice, learn from and grow with other parents around the state.