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...
Apr 9, 2025
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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...
It Takes a Village – It Really Does!
Isn’t early childhood nurturing second nature to us all? Why do we need to worry about the children? Surely their parents or grandparents make...
How Can I Be a Better Parent? Here are 3 Meaningful Ways
The question “How can I be a better parent?” has been raised hundreds of times over the course of my 40+ years as a pediatrician. But before I...
How to Build Your Village (Without Feeling Like You’re on a Friendship Dating App)
You know that old saying, "It takes a village to raise a child"? Well, turns out, it takes a village to raise an adult, too. And a tired mom. And...
5 Steps to Effectively Collaborate with Your Kid’s Teachers
It is never too early or too late to spark a dialogue with your children’s teachers. Each year, parents and teachers in South Carolina have an...
Some Relationship Advice for Your Money
Financial stress is pervasive in the United States today and it touches every single family in some form or fashion. We need it to exist, and we...
New Year’s Resolutions for Parents: Perfect is the Enemy of Good
Admit it. You have felt that tinge of jealousy when you see the picture-perfect family while you are holiday scrolling on social media. You...
7 Ways to Help Your Kids Handle Grief
Many families experience the loss of a loved one. This can be difficult for everyone, especially children. Many parents are not sure how to deal...
Navigating Parent Guilt During the Holidays
If you're a caregiver, you're likely familiar with parental guilt. It usually boils down to feeling not good enough as a parent. Recently, the...
Ways to Help Your Family Thrive
Be Strong and Flexible Resilience How Do You Proactively Manage Stress? Establish consistent daily routines for meals, bedtime and activities.
Staring into the Abyss of the Empty Nest
I have a dear friend who, along with dear friends of hers, has started a podcast about being an empty-nester. At first, I started listening to...
Parent Perspective: Tips to Manage Your Family’s Stress
The U.S. Surgeon General recently issued an advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. Spoiler alert: Many parents are struggling....
10 Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe this Halloween
Whether you’re trick-or-treating in your neighborhood or celebrating at a community event, Halloween can be a magical time. To stay safe and...
A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Sensory System
As parents, especially those raising neurodivergent children, it's important to understand sensory processing and how it affects our kids....
Parent Perspective: How to Handle Tough Conversations
We recently sat down with the Children’s Trust Parent Advisory Council, which provides input on prevention programs and services in South...
4 Simple Tips to Keep Your Home Organized as A Family
When my kids were in middle and grade school, we struggled to conquer the chaos and stay organized at home. We did not have much storage space,...
4 Hispanic Heritage Month Events in South Carolina to Check Out
Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized annually in the United States from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honors Latino culture and history. To help you and...
How Do I Have Realistic Expectations for My Toddler? Here are 6 Ways.
If you're parenting a toddler, you already know the range of emotions you both are likely to experience in the span of a single day. Your child...
7 Tips to Help Your Child Practice Intuitive Eating
Have you heard of intuitive eating? Some people may not realize that they have been practicing this most of their lives until they come across...
Helpful Resources to Navigate Hurricane Season in South Carolina
South Carolina is one of the most vulnerable states to storms and hurricanes, which can affect the whole state, not just the coast. Here are some...
10 Tips to Help Your Kids Start the School Year with Confidence
While the weather in South Carolina may be telling us it is still summer, our kids are heading back to school. The start of a new school year is...
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. 2 to Aug. 4. The annual 72-hour event allows shoppers to purchase...
8 Ways to Get Involved at Your Child’s School This Year
We blinked, and now summer is almost over. For many parents, returning to school routines is a welcome relief from the crazy, patchwork summer...
4 Reasons to Volunteer as a Family
Volunteering is a special way for you and your kids to help people around you and unlock fulfillment and connection for yourself. Whether you're...
Helping Kids Cope With Divorce
About 1 out of 2 marriages in the US end in divorce. This impacts many American children. Those kids often feel trapped in the middle as the...
One Mom’s Journey with a Late Talker
Alexis Dow is mom to Riley, a beautiful and bouncy almost three-year-old. Riley is a late talker and has started to find her voice through sign...
Need Help Handling Your Child’s Feelings? Try these Tips.
Children need nurturing and supportive relationships with parents and caregivers to help them know how to regulate their emotions and handle...
Understand Your Child’s Development and How to Respond Positively
Knowing how children grow is one of the best ways to set reasonable expectations for your child and yourself - and save everyone daily...
4 Tips to Make the Transition Into Child Care Easy for the Whole Family
When it comes to starting child care for the first time, parents and children in South Carolina often feel anxiety about transitioning to this...