How to Find a Play Group in South Carolina—and Why It’s Important for Your Family
Child play groups can be a valuable opportunity for learning and development, especially for children under 5. They can also be just as important...
Mar 6, 2026
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What to Do When Your Child has a Crush: Guiding Kids Through Love and Relationships
Watching your child fall in love for the first time can feel magical and terrifying. You see the tenderness, the intensity, the hope. You also...
Five Takeaways on Why Parent–Provider Communication Matters From a Researcher and a Parent
As a researcher, I spend a lot of time with data tables, transcripts and surveys. As a parent, I spend a lot of time packing lunches, answering...
“We All Want the Same Thing:” Voices from South Carolina Parents and Child Care Providers
As both a researcher and a parent raising children in South Carolina, I am reminded every day that child care is built on relationships....
More than Child Welfare Services: What Parents Should Know About DSS
Children's Trust of South Carolina, which produces SC Parents, works closely with the South Carolina Department of Social Services to serve and...
Meet South Carolina’s State Child Advocate: A Conversation with Margaret Bodman
For many parents, child welfare systems can feel distant and complicated. South Carolina’s Department of Children’s Advocacy was created to help...
Why Children Seem to Have Constant Colds During Winter — and What Parents can Do
As winter arrives, many parents notice their children seem to have one cold after another. Sneezing and coughing linger, illnesses circulate...
5 Tips for Making Meaningful Holiday Traditions with Your Family
Members of the S. C. Parent Advisory Council, organized by Children's Trust of South Carolina, meet regularly and share their collective wisdom...
What Do Kids Need Most During the Holiday Season? 6 Things to Consider
The holidays at the end of the year – Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, among others – are very exciting for children. School will be out...
6 Everyday Ways to Teach Kids Money Skills
There is an old quote of undetermined origin that goes, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.” When it comes to...
“Why is My Child Self-Harming?” As a Therapist, Here’s What I Wish Parents Knew
As a child and family therapist, I have worked with children who deal with all kinds of different mental health needs, including anxiety,...
Who Was I Before Children? South Carolina Parents Reflect on Identity, Growth and Rediscovery
Many parents face daunting transitions at this time of year. Some send their first child off to preschool or first grade. Others wave goodbye to...
4 Ways to Help Your Family Settle into the New School Year, According to a South Carolina Mom and Counselor
If your house feels like a mix of excitement, nerves and pure chaos right now… you’re not alone. The start of a new school year can be a lot for...
When We’re Not the Parents We Aspire to Be
As parents, we have days when we feel like we own this parenting thing. The laundry is done, the bills are paid, dinner was ready at a reasonable...
How to Help Kids Through Divorce: Advice From a South Carolina Pediatrician
Parenting on a normal day can be hard enough. But parenting while going through a divorce—even when it's amicable—is a whole other challenge. One...
Hot and Bored? South Carolina Parents Offer Real Life Advice for Surviving Summer with Your Kids
A sense of listlessness settles into our kids during these long, hot, humid summer days, and “I’m bored” becomes a mantra. It's a familiar chant...
A Parent’s Guide to Tax-Free Weekend in South Carolina
It’s almost time to celebrate Tax Free Weekend in South Carolina from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3. The annual 72-hour event allows shoppers to purchase...
First-Time Fatherhood: South Carolina Moms Share Insights for New Dads
Becoming a dad for the first time is a powerful, transformative experience. It comes with uncertainty, a steep learning curve, and moments that...
Dear New Dads: Funny Advice from South Carolina Fathers Who’ve Been There
First-time dad? Congratulations! Buckle up, buddy. You’re about to be confused, exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed—and somehow still the happiest...
What Does Every Dad Need to Know? A South Carolina Pediatrician of 40 Years Offers Timeless Guidance
As a pediatrician and a father, I am often in a quandary. What do I tell the parents of my patients when they ask for parenting advice? The...
The South Carolina Family-Friendly Summer Bucket List You Didn’t Know You Needed
Summer sounds like freedom—until you realize you’re in charge of the fun. Between work schedules, tight budgets and the pressure to “make...
5 Things to Consider for Successful Co-parenting during the Summer
As summer begins, many parents are anticipating changing custody and visitation schedules. As a child and family therapist, I know firsthand how...
How to Handle Conflict in Your Village as A Parent
The very wise members of the Children’s Trust Parent Advisory Committee discussed advice on handling conflict in family and friends circles. This...
Parenting Survival Tips for the Spring Sprint
Spring has this sneaky way of cranking up the chaos. One day, you’re coasting through winter with your well-worn sweatpants and "chill out, we’ll...
Mother’s Day Spotlight: Peggy Nibert
In honor of Mother’s Day, we reached out to Peggy Nibert, one of our favorite South Carolina moms. She and her husband, Greg Nibert, have been...
When the Joy Fades: Maternal Mental Health in South Carolina Needs Our Attention
The Moment It All Changed I remember seeing the positive sign on the pregnancy test 12 years ago, and for the first time, I was speechless. As a...
Considering Becoming a Foster Parent in South Carolina? Here are 6 Things to Know
Becoming a foster parent is a big step to take, and there's a lot to consider before welcoming a child into your home. Personally, as a foster...
Access Free Online Parenting Support in South Carolina with Triple P Online!
We all know parenting is often hard work. Joyful, stressful, hilarious and exhausting, but still difficult. No matter where you are in your...
Ask Dr. Bob: How Do I Regulate My Emotions as a Parent?
One of the hardest aspects of parenting is staying calm when our kids are not. On behalf of all parents who can relate, we turned to Dr. Bob...
5 Ways to Help Your Family Thrive
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in South Carolina—and across the country. As the statewide organization focused on preventing child abuse...