Some Relationship Advice for Your Money
Financial stress is pervasive in the United States today and it touches every single family in some form or fashion. We need it to exist, and we...
Jan 13, 2025
Mental Health
New Year’s Resolutions for Parents: Perfect is the Enemy of Good
Admit it. You have felt that tinge of jealousy when you see the picture-perfect family while you are holiday scrolling on social media. You...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Why Your Child’s Milestones Matter and How to Track Them
I remember dressing my 6-month-old daughter one Friday evening into a favorite set of footed pajamas and then three days later it was way too...
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...
13 Simple Ways to Be a Resilient Parent
Resilience is one of the most important aspects of parenting. It is the ability to cope with big and small stressors, and to grow from the...