SC Parents Blog
Explore our articles on a wide range of topics to help you learn, grow and navigate raising children.
The Cycle I’m Most Proud of Breaking
“It sounds like Gramps owes you an apology. Have you ever told him how you feel?” my 5-year-old, Ay, said to me. I was taken aback. “Yeah, I...
Finding Yourself When You’ve Gotten Lost in Being a Parent
For many parents, especially those who have been raising children for years, the question “Who am I?” can feel surprisingly difficult. When so...
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...
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...
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...