SC Parents Blog
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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. 7 to Aug. 9, 2026. The annual 72-hour event allows shoppers to purchase...
7 Keys to Keeping You and Your Kids Safe While Driving
Today's world is full of distractions, and most parents are carrying heavy loads every day. This can make driving dangerous. Motor vehicle crashes...
Is My Child Overcommitted?
Many parents have expressed to me that they're concerned their kids are signed up for so many things—sports, music, dance, debate—the list can go...
The Kid-Building Power of Summer Camp
I love sleep-away summer camp. I loved it as a kid, and I have loved it for my kids. There is something magical about being outdoors with a tribe of...
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 guess...
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 much...
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 and...
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 see...
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 big...
“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. Policies,...
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...