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...
Jan 28, 2025
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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. 2 to Aug. 4. The annual 72-hour event allows shoppers to purchase...
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...
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...
5 Ways to Use Your Library to Connect with Other Families
All parents need the support of a community. Having close relationships with friends, coworkers and neighbors can help reduce the stress and...
4 Steps to Building a Free Little Library in Your Community
If you live in South Carolina, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a colorful wooden box of books in a neighborhood. From Greenville to Edisto...
7 Ways to Build a Support System for Your Child in South Carolina
We all know it takes a village to raise a child, but how exactly do you do that? Your child’s support system can include teachers, friends,...
4 Ways to Access Fresh Produce with FoodShare South Carolina
In South Carolina, one in 10 people live in food insecure households. FoodShare South Carolina is a statewide network working to improve that...
9 Steps Along the Path to Home Ownership in South Carolina
If I could go back and tell myself something as a young adult, it would be, “See if you can buy a home.” Instead, I spent the first decade of my...
5 Ways to Use Your Library to Connect with Others
Parents need support and connections outside of the home. Having positive relationships with friends, coworkers and neighbors can help reduce the...
Georgetown Mom Shares Her Journey to Becoming a Therapeutic Foster Parent in SC
Takia Daniels lives in Georgetown, South Carolina, and is a mom to her 7-year-old foster child. She is a certified community health worker at...