SC Parents Blog
Explore our articles on a wide range of topics to help you learn, grow and navigate raising children.
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...