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