SC Parents Blog
Explore our articles on a wide range of topics to help you learn, grow and navigate raising children.
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...
4 Simple Tips to Keep Your Home Organized as A Family
When my kids were in middle and grade school, we struggled to conquer the chaos and stay organized at home. We did not have much storage space,...
4 Hispanic Heritage Month Events in South Carolina to Check Out
Hispanic Heritage Month, recognized annually in the United States from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, honors Latino culture and history. To help you and...
How Do I Have Realistic Expectations for My Toddler? Here are 6 Ways.
If you're parenting a toddler, you already know the range of emotions you both are likely to experience in the span of a single day. Your child...
7 Tips to Help Your Child Practice Intuitive Eating
Have you heard of intuitive eating? Some people may not realize that they have been practicing this most of their lives until they come across...