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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...