SC Parents Blog
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Helpful Resources to Navigate Hurricane Season in South Carolina
South Carolina is one of the most vulnerable states to storms and hurricanes, which can affect the whole state, not just the coast. Here are some...
10 Tips to Help Your Kids Start the School Year with Confidence
While the weather in South Carolina may be telling us it is still summer, our kids are heading back to school. The start of a new school year is...
8 Ways to Get Involved at Your Child’s School This Year
We blinked, and now summer is almost over. For many parents, returning to school routines is a welcome relief from the crazy, patchwork summer...
4 Reasons to Volunteer as a Family
Volunteering is a special way for you and your kids to help people around you and unlock fulfillment and connection for yourself. Whether you're...
Helping Kids Cope With Divorce
About 1 out of 2 marriages in the US end in divorce. This impacts many American children. Those kids often feel trapped in the middle as the...
One Mom’s Journey with a Late Talker
Alexis Dow is mom to Riley, a beautiful and bouncy almost three-year-old. Riley is a late talker and has started to find her voice through sign...
Need Help Handling Your Child’s Feelings? Try these Tips.
Children need nurturing and supportive relationships with parents and caregivers to help them know how to regulate their emotions and handle...
Understand Your Child’s Development and How to Respond Positively
Knowing how children grow is one of the best ways to set reasonable expectations for your child and yourself - and save everyone daily...
4 Tips to Make the Transition Into Child Care Easy for the Whole Family
When it comes to starting child care for the first time, parents and children in South Carolina often feel anxiety about transitioning to this...
5 Questions to Ask a Potential Child Care Provider in South Carolina
Parents and caregivers are tasked with many responsibilities, especially in the early years of a child’s life. One of the most important...
6 Ways to Ensure a Child Care Program in South Carolina is a Safe Environment for Your Child
When choosing a child care program in the Palmetto State, there are many things to consider. But for most parents, one of the top things on...
How Can You Choose the Right Child Care Program in SC? ABC Quality Shares Some Tips
One of the hardest parts of parenting through early childhood is making decisions about your child’s care throughout the workday. Early learning...